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A temple abhishekam at a shivalingam on a black stone pedestal. A man in white shirt and trousers pours water from a vessel onto the lingam while a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him, assisting. A woman in a peach-coloured salwar kameez stands at left sipping from a small silver cup. Behind them a large deity murti in orange and red garments with silver jewellery and flower garlands is seated. At lower right a white marble statue of a saint in orange robes with a red headcloth, gold necklace and raised hands is visible. Other people in white stand in the background among green foliage and hanging yellow decorations.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A photo of an abhishekam at an open-sided pavilion. A woman with short curly hair in a white top and yellow lanyard pours water from a brass pot over a white marble statue of a seated figure. A bald man in an orange robe with a red-trimmed dhoti pours water over the white statue. A man in white with glasses and a rudraksha mala pours from a brass kalasha over a black stone shivalinga on a black stone yoni pedestal. A small gold deity murti stands on an orange base in front. On the right, a standing figure in a long orange robe is partly visible. Other people in white clothes stand behind the group, and yellow flowers lie on the wet floor.2009-06-15A photograph of a Shivalinga abhishekam at an outdoor temple. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers pours liquid from a metal vessel over a black stone Shivalinga on a base. A bald figure in an orange saffron robe with yellow trim stands before it with hands joined, face bowed. A woman in a red-and-white checked sari and black blouse holds a small metal pot beside them. Behind the linga, a large deity murti is adorned with garlands of purple, yellow, white and red flowers, and a gold-coloured throne or peetha with a pink-clad figure is visible at right. Orange walls and a red cloth backdrop surround the scene. Bracelets and a rudraksha-style mala are visible. The orange-robed figure's identity is not established by appearance alone, so it is described by role only.2011-07-15A photograph of a pradosha puja at an outdoor shrine with a dark black stone Shivalinga on a lotus-shaped black stone base in the centre. Behind it stands a golden metal murti of Shiva and Parvati seated together on a pedestal. In the foreground, a man in orange saffron cloth and a white headband crouches and pours water from a brass vessel over the linga. Two men to the left wear white dhotis with red-bordered cloth and orange shawls, one holding a white cloth. A small golden pyramid-shaped object and a small golden deity figure sit on a white stand in front of the linga. Wet stone floor, brass pots and green trees surround the shrine.2007-09-24Night abhishekam at a shrine: a man in white dhoti and shirt pours liquid over a black stone Shivalingam at the centre, while a woman in a cream sari with gold border holds a vessel at left. Behind the lingam, a painted deity murti pair with crowns and red-and-green garlands sits on a golden pedestal. Another man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a figure in orange robes, assist nearby; a bronze kalasha and brass vessels sit on the floor and marble pillars frame the hall. Flower petals scatter the wet floor.2007-02-16October 19 20082008-10-19A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shiva lingam set on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, with milky liquid pouring over it. A woman with shoulder-length curly dark hair, dressed in a white top and white shawl with a rudraksha-style mala, pours from a steel vessel. Behind her, men in white shirts and white dhotis hold steel pots and vessels. To the right stands a deity murti dressed in a teal and red sari with gold ornaments, jewelled crown and marigold garlands. Blue curtains and a tiled roof with a water tank are visible in the background.2008-10-19July 15 20112011-07-15Outdoor temple pavilion with grey stone pillars and red curtains. A devotee in orange robes bends over a stone yoni-shaped basin pouring milk over a Shiva lingam, while milk splashes across the wet floor. Behind them stand deity murtis, one with a trident and one in red garments with a crown, adorned with garlands and beaded necklaces. Several men in orange and saffron clothing stand around, one holding a tray. A white marble statue of a seated figure with a rudraksha mala is at the right edge. Abhishekam ritual in progress.2008-01-17A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth, a flower garland and a red tilak, pours water from a brass vessel over a tall black Shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni base, which is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. To the left, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a basket with leaves, and a silver vessel is visible nearby. To the right stands a golden deity murti draped in red, orange and green cloth with gold embroidery. Several devotees in white and orange stand behind. A roof frame is hung with marigold garlands and a water tank is visible outside.2007-01-01January 01 20072007-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shivalinga. A standing priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with a white tilak on his forehead, pours yellow liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone Shivalinga set on a carved black stone yoni-pitha base. Behind him, two young men in white dhotis with orange waist cloths stand, one with hands folded in prayer. A small girl in an orange outfit holds a brass pot near the base. On the right, a large deity murti wears a purple silk garment with gold border and red trim. A small brass figure sits at the lower left. The scene is lit warmly against a dim background.2007-10-25