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A temple abhishekam in progress. A young shaven-headed priest in orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with white vertical tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a golden kalasha over a yellow-smeared black shivalinga on a stone yoni-pitha. Beside him a young girl in a maroon top with gold necklace watches. Behind the lingam, a large deity murti is adorned with colourful silk garments in green, purple and red and a garland of white flowers. Brass vessels sit at the lower left, and a red-and-white painted wall with a metal grille is behind.

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June 22 20132013-06-22A young shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti with a dark maroon band and a rudraksha mala pours water from a brass vessel over a dark stone Shivalingam set on a black yoni pedestal inside a temple. Two girls in maroon dresses stand beside him, one with her hands clasped. To the right, a large seated deity murti in purple, red, green and gold drapes wears red and white flower garlands and gold-toned feet and a staff, while a brass lamp and small brass vessels sit at the lower left. This is an abhishekam of the Shivalingam.2013-06-22June 22 20132013-06-22June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesA young shaven-headed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and cloth, with a dark rudraksha mala and white tilak on forehead and arms, pours or touches a yellow offering over a black stone shivalinga on a circular black pedestal. Behind him a second priest in maroon attire looks on. To the right, a large bronze deity murti in purple and gold silk drapery and gold feet stands within a stone shrine, and a brass kalasha sits on the floor. The setting is a temple interior with a corrugated roof and a red wall.2013-06-22A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-shaped base. A young shaved-headed priest in a maroon dhoti with gold borders stands at left, pouring water from a brass pot over the lingam. Behind it sits a large deity murti decorated in orange and red silk, with red and yellow marigold garlands, a jeweled crown and a golden trident shaft, set against green cloth and gilded panels.2013-06-27June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesJune 22 20132013-06-22A temple abhishekam scene. A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala pours water from a golden vessel over a dark stone lingam on a black pedestal. Behind him stand two painted deity murtis adorned with red garlands, one holding a trident, and a gilded figure in a green-draped niche to the right. A young girl in a maroon outfit stands at the left beside brass pots and a wooden table, with a small gilded yantra and deity figure in the foreground. Water flows over the stone and gleams on the wet floor.2013-06-22June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesJune 26 20132013-06-26June 25 20132013-06-25