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A priest in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded necklace with a gold pendant raises a large silver ceremonial plate or tray above his head with both hands, held on a gold-coloured stand with a red cloth tied to it. Behind him stands a second man in white ritual clothing with a bare upper body, and a golden bowl sits on a grey stone platform. A red and gold ornamental gate and green shrubs form the backdrop, with a red curtain at the right edge.

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A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and orange shawl with gold border pours water from a large silver vessel over a stone deity murti during abhishekam. Water cascades from a silver tray and a golden ceremonial lamp stand is visible. The priest wears gold bangles, a rudraksha mala on his wrist and a gold-beaded necklace. Another attendant in white assists in the background, and the stone temple structure and greenery surround the scene.2011-11-01Photo of an abhishekam ritual at a temple. Two priests pour water from a large silver pot onto a stone shivalinga-style structure with a brass trishul-shaped lingam or staff rising from the base. The priest in front, shaved-headed, wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders and gold armlets, with rudraksha bracelets on his wrists. The second man behind wears a white dhoti with a gold border, a rudraksha mala and a bracelet, and holds the pot's rim. Water cascades down over the stone and the brass pedestal, with a red pillar and carved stone walls in the background.2011-11-01A photograph of a priest performing abhishekam at a stone shrine. He stands with both arms raised, pouring water from a silver vessel onto a metal trident-shaped lingam standard set on a stone base. He wears a saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders with a gold border, and rudraksha bracelets on his wrists. Water streams down over the stone and a gilded golden door panel with floral relief stands to the right.2011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a temple courtyard with an orange-painted wall and a corrugated roof. A priest in an orange sleeveless top and red-orange dhoti holds a lit flame on a metal dish near a stone shrine platform decorated with garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers and green foliage. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and a knotted hair bun. Beside him, a younger attendant in an orange robe and gold necklace, with a sandal mark on his forehead, holds a silver tray with small lamps. A tall brass lamp stand stands at right. Other flowers and a red-orange curtain frame the scene, and the dish is an aarti or flame offering.2010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of an abhishekam at a stone shivalinga on a dark stone pedestal. A man in a saffron-orange wrap with a white vibhuti marking on his forehead and upper arm pours water from a shiny brass kalasha over the linga, which sprays in arcs. Behind him, another man in orange with a gold-beaded mala watches. A white statue is partly visible at the lower left. The water and orange cloth dominate the scene.2009-12-16November 01 20112011-11-01A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a gold chain and gold bracelet, pours water from a brass kalasha over a golden statue of a standing sage with long hair. The statue has a gold-toned body in a yellow cloth, and water spills in streams down its face and chest. Behind them a second priest in white ritual dress with red-striped cloth stands at left. A brass bell, offering plates, flowers and a stone platform sit in front, with a red wall and a dark stone carved pillar behind. This is an abhishekam ritual at a temple setting.2010-12-19November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01November 01 20112011-11-01