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A priest with a bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a rudraksha mala, pours water from a brass vessel over a black stone Nandi-style murti. Red and white flower garlands drape the sculpture, and a white flower rests on its head. Behind it, a still water surface reflects a red draped canopy. A white sacred ash mark is visible on the priest's arm. A partially visible person appears at the lower right edge. The scene resembles an abhishekam offering at a water-side shrine.

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A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and white sacred thread stands at the water's edge, pouring yellow turmeric powder from his hand onto a black stone Shiva lingam. He holds a small blue bowl of turmeric in his other hand, and wears a rudraksha mala and a bracelet. The lingam is garlanded with red roses and set against a red draped backdrop and still water. No a person candidate is visible.2016-12-15A photo of an abhishekam at an outdoor water-side shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a sacred thread and a rudraksha mala pours milk from a brass pot over a black stone Nandi-like sacred figure garlanded with red roses and white flowers. Behind him, a golden throne with a red seat sits on a red-carpeted platform. A seated figure in saffron sits on it, flanked by marigold garlands and purple-and-white decorations, and other robed attendants stand near the steps.2016-12-15November 26 20162016-11-26 +1 copiesA bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at the water's edge, pouring or offering with both arms raised over a dark stone Shiva linga draped in red rose garlands and topped with white flowers. A boy in the foreground, seen from behind, watches. Red draped fabric and its reflection frame the water behind. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and sacred thread and has white sacred ash marks on his arms and shoulders.2016-12-15A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti stands bare-chested at a black stone Nandi statue, pouring liquid from a golden kalasha onto its head during an abhishekam. The Nandi is garlanded with marigold and red flower strands, and liquid streams down its face and mouth. White sacred ash lines mark the priest's arms and chest, and a rudraksha mala hangs at his neck. Trees and a building are blurred in the background.2017-01-02A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange dhoti with a maroon border pouring water from a golden kalasha over a large black Nandi bull statue, as part of an abhishekam. He wears rudraksha malas on his chest and arm, bangles, and white and sandalwood-coloured sacred markings on his forehead and torso. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the statue's neck, and water streams down its face. Behind him, a partly visible bare-chested man in white and other devotees stand near a red flag and green trees.2016-10-16A shirtless priest in an orange dhoti with a red border pours water from a brass vessel over a large black stone shivalingam during abhishekam. A garland of yellow flowers with red blossoms encircles the lingam, and a rudraksha mala hangs across his chest. Behind him a red draped canopy and a reflective blue floor frame the ritual. The priest wears white sacred ash markings on his forehead and arm, and a wrist mala.2016-12-16December 12 20162016-12-12October 16 20162016-10-16December 05 20162016-12-05November 22 20162016-11-22A shirtless young priest in an orange dhoti with a red sash and a rudraksha mala pours yellow liquid from a golden vessel over a black stone Nandi bull statue. The bull's head is draped with yellow and white flower garlands with red blossoms. Trees and an orange flag stand in the background, with a few seated spectators at the right edge. Looks like abhishekam to Nandi.2016-12-05