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Photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. A woman in an orange-red sari and gold blouse pours liquid from a small silver vessel onto a tall, cylindrical stone lingam on a round base, with water streaming down its sides. In the foreground a deity murti lies reclined on red silk, decorated with multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, green and purple flowers, gold ornaments and a green-and-gold cloth. Scattered petals and white thread lines lie on the stone floor, and carved stone walls frame the shrine.

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March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a temple abhishekam to a large dark stone Shivalinga, which is being bathed with a stream of yellow liquid poured from a metal vessel. A woman in a red sari with a gold border leans over the lingam from the upper left, pouring. In the foreground, a deity murti with gold ornaments and a crown rests on a bed of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green, with a green and red cloth draped across it. Red fabric covers the base, and the sprays of liquid glisten in the frame.2013-03-10Photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man in an orange-red robe and a dark-haired bare-headed figure leans over a black stone linga, pouring milky liquid from a vessel. The linga is set on a bright carpet of marigolds and mixed flowers in yellow, red, purple and white. Two gilded deity murtis sit on the right: one holding a staff with a dark-skinned face and gold crown, the other in a green garment with floral garlands. A gilded lingam-style yoni base and temple architecture frame the scene. The image appears rotated sideways.2013-03-10A rotated photograph of an abhishekam at a shrine. A person in an orange sari with long dark hair pours liquid from a silver vessel over a large shivalinga-style stone, while milky liquid flows down its surface. Beside it sits a large golden-bodied deity murti with a crown, wearing red and green garments, with flower garlands in red, yellow, and purple draped around it on a floral-decorated mat. Gold ornaments and a gold trident-like staff are visible. Rose petals scatter across the floor.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. A person in an orange-saffron garment with long dark hair stands at the top and pours liquid from a small white vessel over a large dark Shivalingam on a stone yoni base. Beside it are two gilded deity murti figures in red, green and gold garments, decorated with garlands of red, yellow, white and purple flowers arranged on a colourful floral mat. A gold kalasha-style vessel sits on the left edge, and water splashes around the base of the lingam.2013-03-10A photograph, rotated sideways, of an abhishekam at a Shiva shrine. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested under an orange-saffron shawl with a gold bead necklace, pours liquid from a white vessel over a dark black lingam. A kumkum or vibhuti mark is on his forehead. Behind him, figures in orange-red robes stand near the altar. Flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white are arranged around the base. Gold ritual items, a golden deity murti and a brass lamp stand nearby. Probable Swamiji candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and gold necklace, performing the abhishekam.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night abhishekam at a Shiva lingam: a figure in a rust-red wrap and rudraksha garland pours water from a vessel over a dark black lingam, water streaming down its surface. Behind, a second man with a shaved head and red-orange cloth assists, holding the lingam. Behind them stand tall multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, orange and purple, with golden deity figures and a red-and-gold draped throne to the right. The scene is lit warmly.2015-02-17 +1 copies