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A young priest in saffron-orange dhoti stands bare-chested at a shrine, pouring water over a dark stone shivalinga on a pedestal during an Ushaatkala Abhishekam. Behind him are two large deity murtis with ornate gold crowns, white and gold garlands, and draped red cloth. Two standing attendants flank the scene: one on the left with a dark turban-like crown and rudraksha-style garlands, and one on the right in red and saffron clothing with a silver-trimmed garland. Tall brass lamps with oil lamps stand on both sides, and a gilded arch frames the shrine.

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Photo 66797552022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 3/11/20222022-03-11 +1 copiesPhoto 99216882022-03-11 +1 copiesADIKAILASA on 3/10/20222022-03-10A photograph of a golden-arched temple shrine lit by oil lamps, with red drapes behind two deity murti figures, one with a tall crown and one with a conical cap, both adorned with jewelled necklaces. In the centre, a bare-chested young priest in saffron cloth with a long braid pours water over a white lingam-like object on a black stone base, performing abhishekam. Two more statues flank the shrine: a figure holding a staff and a figure in red with an ornate jewelled necklace, with a yellow cloth draped below. A caption at the bottom reads Ushaatkala Abhishekam || 11 Mar 2022, indicating the morning ritual.2022-03-11A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple shrine during a Kalasandhi abhishekam. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a dark lingam on a black stone base. Behind him are large golden deity murtis wearing jeweled necklaces, red and blue garments, and a golden arch framing the sanctum. Red curtains hang behind the arch, and tall brass lamp stands flank the scene. A small painted portrait labelled with the name appears at the upper left corner. The caption reads Kalasandhi Abhishekam, 11 Mar 2022.2022-03-11Photograph inside a gilded temple shrine during an abhishekam. A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and upper cloth, with his back to the camera, stands at left holding offering items. Before him is a black stone shivalinga on a golden peetha base. Behind rise two large deity murtis: the central one has a red turban, a trident-like staff and blue-and-gold garments with a golden crown, and the one beside it wears a green-and-gold sari with ornate necklaces and a crown. Red drapes, golden arches and tall brass lamps frame the scene. Overlay text reads 'Ushaatkala Abhishekam || 10 Mar 2022'.2022-03-10ADIKAILASA on 3/11/20222022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 3/10/20222022-03-10A 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 3/14/20222022-03-14A temple shrine scene with ornate gold arches framing deity murti decorated with jewelled necklaces, crowns and colourful garments, backed by red drapes. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in orange cloth stands at a shivalingam-like stone base, holding a small lamp or tray toward the deity. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a standing attendant in orange and rudraksha-style garlands is at the left. The caption reads Kalasandhi Abhishekam, 11 Mar 2022.2022-03-11