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Close photograph of an abhishekam on a silver tray. A dark black Shiva lingam on a yoni base receives a thin stream of liquid poured from above. Beside it stand small brass murtis of deities, including a figure with a tall crown and a seated deity, a kalasha-like vessel and white jasmine garlands framing the scene. Red rose petals scatter on the tray. No people are visible.

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December 20 20172017-12-20September 02 20132013-09-02Close-up photograph of a Shiva lingam abhishekam scene. Water streams down from a vessel above onto a dark lingam set on a white marble-like base. Two thick garlands of white flowers, with red rose petals, hang on either side. Small bronze deity figures and a seated figure stand around the lingam, including a standing bronze figure holding an object at left. No people are visible; the background is blurred.2014-03-20August 19 20132013-08-19A photograph of a small ritual arrangement on a white-covered silver tray placed on a yellow cloth. Several brass murtis stand around a dark grey stone shivalinga on a round black base: a tall standing female figure holding a small vessel on the left, a seated figure with a crown and a smaller seated figure near the linga, and a small bronze bull. Yellow flowers lie on the tray, and silver stands or rods rise between the figures. Silver vessels appear in the background. No people are visible.2013-09-02September 30 20132013-09-30March 24 20142014-03-24Close-up photo of a ritual abhishekam in progress. A bare-skinned person's hand, adorned with a gold bangle and a beaded bracelet, pours liquid from a silver-gold conch-shaped vessel with a spout, and a thin stream falls toward a silver bowl. The person wears a pink and white flower garland across the shoulder and a gold waist ornament. In the foreground, a gold-coloured cloth is blurred. On the silver tray stand a small brass deity figure, a standing female form, a lamp with a curved arm and shade, and red flowers. The background is a dark red curtain and a white panel. The image shows only one physical person, partially visible.2013-05-27A photo of a padapuja-style offering: a figure in orange cloth sits on a gold-framed seat with red and white flower garlands draped over the orange garment. In the foreground, a silver tray holds red roses, white jasmine-type flowers, green leaves and gold-coloured fruit or bead-like offerings, beside a lit silver oil lamp with a flame. Two hands in white or cream sleeves hold a small silver vessel and reach toward the tray. Only hands and partial limbs of people are visible. The scene is set on a red cloth with a gold chair in the background.2009-12-08March 01 20182018-03-01December 17 20142014-12-17Close-up photograph of three copper-toned metal figurines of standing deities, surrounded by white jasmine flower garlands with small red blossoms and green leaves. The central figure holds a raised hand in a blessing gesture and wears a tall crown; the figure on the left holds a lamp-like object, and the right figure is shown from behind with a shaped headdress. Warm bokeh lights in the background suggest a temple or ritual setting. No physical people are visible.2017-12-20 +1 copies