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A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with yellow borders stands at a ritual abhishekam, pouring water from a white wicker-wrapped kalasha using green leaves held in his right hand. Mango or leafy sprigs dip into the pot. Behind him, a decorated shrine glows with yellow flowers, garlands and lamps. Seated devotees in the foreground, some in pink and purple, watch closely. The scene suggests a Rudra abhishekam, with a visible ritual pot and sprinkled water.

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December 02 20162016-12-02A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with yellow border pours water from a clear vessel with a bundle of green leaves on top, a rudraksha-like cord visible at his neck, during an abhishekam before an illuminated shrine decorated with yellow flowers and oil lamps. Seated devotees in the foreground, including women in pink, purple and white, look on.2016-12-02December 02 20162016-12-02January 30 20162016-01-30Night-time outdoor abhishekam under a tent in light rain. A bare-chested man in a white dhoti with blue border and a yellow upper cloth raises green leaves in one hand while holding a clear glass jar of offering; his arm is raised overhead. Around him many shirtless men in white dhotis sit or stand, some with folded hands. A bearded man with long hair sits in the foreground. Behind them a golden bull and a red-and-gold deity murti stand against dark red drapes, with a speaker and tent poles above. Visible people number roughly 20-30.2016-12-02A standing priest in an orange-saffron shawl over white dhoti holds a leafy green branch aloft in his raised right arm and cradles a white netted kalasha pot in his left hand. He wears a beaded necklace and sandalwood-coloured body. Behind him, a large seated audience dressed in white sits on the floor of a hall with pale walls, framed pictures and a red light. The scene suggests a ritual purification or abhishekam being performed for the gathered devotees.2016-03-05 +1 copiesA bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a red-and-gold border stands on stage before a red velvet curtain, sprinkling water from a bundle of green leaves held in his raised right hand. He cradles a striped, wrapped kalasha decorated with yellow and orange flowers and green leaves. A gold chain rests on his chest and a red sacred thread crosses his shoulder. Water droplets fly through the air. A video camera on a tripod stands at right, and the heads of seated devotees appear at the lower left. The scene suggests a purification or puja rite in progress.2016-01-30A shirtless man in a white dhoti stands before seated participants, holding a bunch of green mango leaves and flicking water from them. He holds a white ceramic pot with red markings under his other arm. Seated attendees in white clothes with orange-red shawls face the front, and a second shirtless man in an orange cloth and white dhoti stands on the right against a maroon curtain. This appears to be a sprinkling of water in a ritual setting.2017-03-15August 14 20162016-08-14March 05 20162016-03-05 +2 copiesMarch 05 20162016-03-05 +1 copiesDecember 02 20162016-12-02