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A temple abhishekam scene before a gilded shrine with two goddess murtis dressed in green, purple and gold saris with rich necklaces and flower garlands. In the foreground a man in an orange robe with a long orange shawl, white sandalwood markings on his forehead and arms, and a rudraksha-style mala pours liquid from a white vessel over a black Shiva lingam set in a dark stone basin. Beside him a younger attendant in orange robes and a gold pendant stands with palms joined in añjali. A white marble seated figure with flower offerings sits in front of the basin. The gold-framed backdrop and red and yellow flower garland complete the setting.

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December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph inside a temple sanctum decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. In the foreground a man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a beaded mala, pouring liquid from a small vessel over a black shiva linga on a dark stone pedestal scattered with yellow flowers. Behind the linga, a golden deity murti in red silk drapery and jewelled necklaces stands against the flower-covered wall. To the left, a second attendant in orange robes and a mala stands with palms joined, and a lit oil lamp flame is visible at the edge. A white marble seated figure in meditation pose sits at the base, alongside a small brass deity figure and a brass lamp on the right. This appears to be an abhishekam offering to the linga.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam. A man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and an orange saffron garment wrapped over one shoulder pours liquid from a silver vessel over a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a silver pot. In front, a white marble seated statue is being anointed. Behind the linga, a large gold-clad deity murti in a red and gold sari is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at both sides.2010-02-12December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16December 16 20092009-12-16January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 16 20092009-12-16A photograph inside a temple shrine. A priest in saffron-orange robes with a shaved head and rudraksha mala bends forward, pouring liquid from a small brass vessel over a dark stone lingam set on a black yoni-pitha base. Behind him stands a large gilded deity murti of Shiva with a crescent and third eye, beside a murti of a goddess in a red and green sari with an ornate crown; both are garlanded with marigolds and multicoloured flower strands. A gilded statue of a standing figure in a niche at left, a white marble seated figure in meditation posture near the base, a brass lamp and a small silver kalasha are visible. Abhishekam is being performed.2011-03-03A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A long-haired person in a sleeveless orange robe leans forward and pours liquid from a small vessel onto a dark stone linga on a black pedestal, with grains scattered at its base. Behind it, a golden deity murti in red silk draped garments and jewelled ornaments stands in the shrine. At left, a second person in orange robes and a gold chain stands with palms joined in anjali. A white marble statue of a seated sage with raised hand sits at the front, beside a small brass figure and a tall brass oil lamp at right. The scene shows linga abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga.2010-02-12