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Night-time abhishekam at a temple shrine with a dark stone lingam pedestal filled with golden-orange liquid. A man in a tall black turban, gold necklaces and a dark rudraksha-style mala stands in a gold-embroidered garment, holding a conch-shaped vessel, probable Swamiji, appearance-based label. Around him, three attendants in red-orange saris and garments hold vessels and stand near the lingam, and a flower-garlanded deity murti stands at the right edge. Marigold petals float on the water, and an oil lamp glows at the upper left.

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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A man with a tall dark turban-style hair crown, gold necklaces, rudraksha mala and a reddish-brown dhoti pours liquid from a golden kalasha over a small deity murti standing on a stone base. Other people in orange-red and rust-coloured clothing stand behind him; a woman in orange-red sari with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a man in rust-coloured clothing holds a golden kalasha at right. A large dark stone Shiva linga with garlands of marigolds sits to the right, and the floor is wet with yellow turmeric-coloured liquid. Carved stone pillars and a potted plant frame the left side. a person: the crowned man with gold necklaces and rudraksha mala is the one performing the abhishekam.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Photograph of an abhishekam at a stone Shiva linga in a dim temple interior. A central man with a tall, voluminous dark hairstyle wears a brown-red ochre garment, a gold necklace and layered rudraksha malas, and pours liquid from a silver vessel over the linga, with water flowing across the floor. Two other people in rust-orange and red-brown dress stand nearby, one woman on the left and a man on the right also pouring from a vessel. Garlands of yellow, white and orange flowers hang at the right, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2016-03-07Photo of a ritual abhishekam at night inside a temple. A man with a tall dark turban and a bare shoulder wears a rust-brown dhoti-style wrap with gold borders and a rudraksha-style mala, pouring golden liquid from a copper vessel over a dark green stone linga set in a basin. Another man in a brown garment assists beside him, and a figure in orange cloth stands at left. On the right, a deity murti is adorned with a multicoloured garland of yellow, orange, green and purple flowers and gold ornaments, wearing a white and red garment. The liquid flows down over the stone, and the scene is lit warmly against dark surroundings.2016-03-07Night-time photograph inside a stone temple shrine during abhishekam. A man with a tall dark turban-style hairstyle wears a rust-brown sleeveless garment, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, and pours liquid from a silver vessel over a dark stone linga. Behind him, a woman in a rust-orange sari and another man in brown-red clothing hold offerings, with a second vessel held near the linga. Garlands of yellow, white and orange flowers hang on the right, and carved stone pillars frame the left. a person appearance cues include the tall dark hairstyle, layered malas and gold necklace, while he performs the abhishekam pouring rite; the image is a photograph with four visible people.2016-03-07Night ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine: a person in a dark-red/maroon draped robe and a tall dark turban pours golden liquid from a gold pitcher over a green-tinted lingam or ritual object set on a stepped platform. Beside them a man in a similar maroon robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands watching. On the right, a deity murti in white and red garments adorned with gold ornaments is decorated with a long garland of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers. Another person in an orange-saffron cloth stands at the left edge. The turbaned figure's identity is not determinable from appearance; cues are a turban and ritual robe only. Golden liquid streams down the platform.2016-03-07Night photo of a temple shrine during abhishekam at a linga. A standing man in a tall black ceremonial headdress and a dark embroidered brown and gold garment holds a white cloth near a black linga pedestal that water pours over. Behind him a woman in a red sari stands in an archway, and a seated man in a red and gold garment sits beside the linga. To the right, a large deity murti is decorated with a multicoloured floral garland and gold ornaments, wearing a red skirt. Marigold petals lie scattered on the wet stone floor, lit by a single bright lamp.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a night abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man with a large dark upswept hairstyle and a brown dhoti with gold waistband pours golden-yellow liquid from a small vessel over a dark green stone shivalinga in a basin. Behind him a man in an orange-saffron garment with a gold necklace stands at the side. On the right, a large deity murti dressed in white and red cloth is adorned with multicoloured garlands of marigold and white flowers and gold ornaments. Two other people in brown dhotis assist at the lingam.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07Photograph of a night ritual inside a temple hall. In the centre, a standing figure in a dark red-brown dhoti and a black turban-like hair bun pours liquid from a vessel over a dark green-stained shivalinga on a stone base; yellowish liquid spills across the floor. Behind the lingam, a large deity murti with a gold crown and gold armlets sits in a white and red-draped garment, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. Other figures in red-orange robes stand to the left and centre, one holding a small object, another gesturing with raised hands. A brass lamp and a small figure stand on the left, and a bright ceiling lamp lights the scene.2016-03-07