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A temple abhishekam scene in a dimly lit shrine. Three sannyasis in saffron-orange dhotis stand at left, one bare-chested with white ash markings and rudraksha malas. A central figure in a brown-rust wrap and leopard-print cloth, with a dark braided topknot and beard, pours water over a black shivalingam set in a dark stone yoni-peetha, water running down its spout. Behind him a bronze deity murti in a rust turban, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, holds a trishula. Silk saris and garlands hang at right, and flower petals lie on the wet floor.

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A photograph inside a temple shrine during an abhishekam. A bare-chested man with a turban and a leopard-print lower garment stands at center, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a black Shiva lingam set on a stone yoni pedestal. Behind him a golden deity murti wears a garland of yellow and red flowers and a bejewelled crown. To the left, two men in saffron and orange dhotis, one with a rudraksha mala and sacred ash markings, watch and assist, and a turbaned woman in orange stands beside them. Flower petals lie on the wet floor, and a colourfully draped figure with garlands stands at right. Trident and rudraksha malas are visible.2018-02-13A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. A bearded man with a tall dreadlock-style crown, bare-chested and wearing a leopard-print lower garment and rudraksha malas, pours or sprinkles water over a black stone shivalinga on a pedestal. Water sprays through the air. Behind him, several men in orange and saffron cloths with white body markings and rudraksha malas stand and watch. A deity murti with a red-and-gold turban, flower garlands and a trident stands beside the lingam. Colourful silk textiles and flower garlands hang at the right, and petals lie on the floor.2018-02-13A temple abhishekam scene in which a bearded man with a dark turban and bare torso, wearing a leopard-print cloth and maroon waist cloth, pours water from a silver vessel over a black stone Shivalinga on a round yoni-peetha base. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang on the deity, which is dressed in a colourful sari-like cloth. A trident stands at the left. Three to four attendants in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand behind, one with a shaved head and one with a white-marked forehead. Flower petals scatter on the wet floor and a yellow cloth lies at right.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a Shiva lingam set on a dark stone yoni-peetha, with water pouring over it. A central man in a leopard-print wrap, long braided hair wrapped in a black head cloth and a rudraksha mala, bends forward with both hands on the lingam while water sprays around him. Around him stand several men in orange and saffron robes, some bare-chested with white sacred markings on the arms, and an older man in glasses holding a mala. Colourful garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from the altar, and flower petals scatter on the wet floor. A devotee in orange is seen from behind at the right edge.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13A temple abhishekam at a large black stone Shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, with water flowing down from the lingam. A bare-chested figure in a leopard-print cloth and maroon wrap leans over the lingam, pouring or tending it, with a dark topknot and white ash markings on the arms. Behind, several men in saffron/orange robes and rudraksha malas stand watching, including one in glasses and a white pendant necklace. A bejeweled deity murti in colourful silk, a yellow-and-green draped garment and white-and-red flower garlands stands at the right, and scattered flower petals lie on the stone. A seated devotee in orange at the lower right faces the scene. Orange and red flowers and a red-and-white garland decorate the altar.2018-02-13A temple abhishekam in progress: a bare-chested man in a leopard-print dhoti and a dark red cloth draped at the waist, with a tall dark turban and rudraksha-style beads, pours water from a silver vessel over a decorated deity murti garlanded with marigolds and red flowers. Water sprays across a dark stone peetha basin, with flower petals scattered on the floor. Around him stand several sannyasis in saffron and orange cloths, some wearing rudraksha malas and white ash markings on their arms, one holding a mala. A trident hangs on the wall behind, and a bare-backed attendant in saffron sits at the lower right beside colourful draped silk and garlands.2018-02-13A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. Several women in orange and rust-coloured garments and leopard-print skirts stand before a black stone shivalinga, pouring water over it from a flow. Behind the shivalinga stands a gold-coloured deity murti wearing an orange turban, a trident, a floral garland and ornate jewellery. Marigold and red flower garlands hang on the right, beside a deity figure draped in orange and green silk. Yellow cloth and white-painted arms of the women are visible.2018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13