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A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with sacred thread and rudraksha bracelet, bends at a golden arch to pour liquid over a blue shivalinga during an abhishekam. Behind him stand large golden deity murtis in red and orange garments, one holding a trident and one with a bejewelled blue-and-gold crown; a standing attendant on the left holds a staff. Gold ornaments and yellow cloth frame the altar, and a golden sculpted face ornaments the arch. A small inset portrait appears at the top left corner. The scene is a temple ritual at a shrine.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15A temple abhishekam scene before ornate gold-framed shrine figures. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread and rudraksha bead wrap, stands at the center pouring or offering from a small vessel onto a black stone Shivalinga on a round yoni-pitha base. Behind him, large gold-toned deity murtis wear layered jewelled necklaces, crowns and colourful garments against red drapes and a purple cloth. Flanking figures include a standing guardian with a staff and a seated figure in red and gold with a red turban. Gold lamp stands surround the shrine. A small orange-capped person appears at the top left corner.2022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/12/20222022-02-12ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15A photograph of a Kalasandhi abhishekam in a temple sanctum. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and white horizontal markings on his arms, stands with his back to the camera pouring liquid from a vessel over a dark stone shivalingam on a black yoni-pitha base. Behind him, large gilded deity murtis wear red garments and heavy jewellery, and a gilded standing statue of a saint in a red turban and bead necklace stands with hands folded at right. Gold ornate arches and red drapes frame the scene, with flower petals scattered on the base.2022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15Photograph of an ornate golden temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at the centre pouring liquid over a dark stone shivalinga-style lingam on a raised platform. Behind it stand two large deity murti figures in red, blue and gold drapery with garlands, crowns and rudraksha-style necklaces. Flanking the shrine are golden standing figures with flower garlands, brass oil lamps and red curtains. Two attendants in orange robes stand at left. A gold-lettered caption reads Upasandhi kala Abhishekam, 11 Mar 2022.2022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a Sayankala Abhishekam at a temple shrine. A priest with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone shivalingam set on a black pedestal. Behind him, gilded deity figures with red and orange garments, gold jewellery and a trident stand before a red curtain. Golden arches frame the shrine, and a figure in red and gold attire stands at the right. A caption at the bottom reads Sayankala Abhishekam, 18 Feb 2022.2022-02-18A photograph of an abhishekam at a gilded shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, holding a brass plate or vessel over a dark stone Shiva lingam set on a blue-black yoni-peetha base. Behind the lingam, a red and gold cloth and ornate gold arch frame the sanctum, with a golden kalasha-like finial and a golden trident and ritual implements visible. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and white sacred ash markings on his arm. Only the priest is physically present.2022-02-18