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A person in saffron-orange robes pours water from a copper kalasha over a black stone Nandi-facing shivalinga-style abhishekam setup inside a temple shrine. The figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, and leans forward with both hands on the copper pot. Behind, a painted deity figure stands in a green and red niche, framed by garlands of marigold and ornate gold metalwork. Brass oil lamps and a small incense stick sit on the left side of the altar ledge.

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April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA man in saffron-orange robes pours milk from a brass vessel over a large black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, performing abhishekam. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with a garland of yellow and orange flowers and gold ornaments. The tiled shrine has brass lamps and ritual objects along the right edge. A second dark lingam stands beside the main one. a person is identified by the page as the figure pouring; the orange robe and shaved head are the only cues visible, so identity is uncertain.A photograph of a shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe with a red sash pouring petals from a silver plate over a black stone Shiva lingam. The lingam is draped with pink, red and white flowers and bells hang at its base. Behind it stand decorated deity murtis with gold crowns and flower garlands against a red and green backdrop. The priest, shown mid-action, appears to be performing an abhishekam or puja. One person is visible.2008-05-03A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching head wrap stands at a tiled stone platform, placing yellow and orange flowers over a black Shiva lingam with a silver-trimmed cloth. Behind him stands a deity murti decorated with a marigold garland, and a brass lamp and bells sit nearby. A dark curtain and a blue bird figure on the upper left complete the shrine setting. A partially visible figure in colourful dress stands at the right edge. Readable text in the corner reads a copyright line.May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a person in saffron-orange robes with a white cloth draped over the forearm, standing beside a large black stone Nandi-style sculpture on a tiled platform. Behind is a deity murti decorated with a multicoloured floral garland and a gold-toned frame, with brass lamps and bells nearby. The person wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace. A grey cloth covers the floor at the base.Inside a temple hall, a man in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap pours liquid from a brass vessel over a large black stone Shivalinga resting on a tiled platform. Behind him, a deity murti is decorated with marigold garlands in orange and yellow. A woman in a white sari sits at left, watching, and a person in a pink garment is seen at the lower edge, with a hanging bell and a brass lamp visible at the upper left. The scene shows abhishekam being performed.A man in saffron-orange robes with a red headcloth and a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a brass pot over a black stone Nandi bull statue. Yellowish liquid streams down the bull's head. Behind him, several deity murtis are adorned with garlands of yellow, red and green flowers and gold crowns, against a red and purple backdrop. The setting suggests a temple abhishekam ritual.2008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03May 03 20082008-05-03A photograph inside a dimly lit temple shrine. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left with palms pressed together in prayer. At right, a second person in similar attire pours liquid from a copper pot over a large black shivalinga on a raised stone base. Behind them, a deity murti is decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, and bells and brass lamps are visible at the edges, indicating an abhishekam ritual.2008-05-03