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Close view of several black stone Shivalingams on pedestals being ritually bathed with water in an outdoor abhishekam. Water streams from golden pouring vessels held by seated devotees. The central lingam has a small red-pink flower on top and an orange marigold on a neighbouring lingam. Devotees wear white, teal patterned and red-trimmed clothing, with bangles visible on a wrist. Only hands, arms, legs and lower bodies are visible, so the participants are partly cropped.

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Close photograph of black stone Shiva lingams on round yoni-style bases being bathed with water poured from brass vessels. A small orange flower rests on the top of the foreground lingam, and water trickles down its sides. Blurred people in white and teal clothing sit behind, pouring water.2016-12-18Close-up photo of several black stone Shiva lingams set on round black yoni pedestals during abhishekam. Water is poured from golden vessels held by hands at the upper right, with a stream of liquid falling onto the central lingam. Red flowers rest on the tops of some lingams. Attendees in a colourful striped top and white garment are partly visible in the background, with a brass lamp at the lower left.2016-12-17A photograph of black stone Shiva lingams on circular yoni-pītha bases during abhishekam. A thin stream of water pours from a golden vessel onto the central lingam, splashing droplets into the air, with a few red flowers resting on the lingam tops. Blurred figures in the background wear colourful patterned clothing, including a red garment and a striped multicolour sleeve, and a small oil lamp flame is visible at the lower right.2016-12-17Close view of black stone shivalinga sculptures on dark bases during abhishekam. Brass pots are tipped to pour water over the central linga, streaming down its sides. Pink flowers rest on the bases, and a few brass cups stand nearby. Behind, a few people in white clothes and a woman in a blue, red and gold patterned garment and gold bangles participate, with feet and hands partly visible. Incense smoke rises at the right edge. No a person is visible in the frame.2016-12-02December 05 20162016-12-05December 09 20162016-12-09November 24 20162016-11-24December 18 20162016-12-18Close-up photograph of a row of black stone Shivalingams, each topped with red flowers or kumkum, during an abhishekam. Hands at the right hold long golden metal vessels whose spouts pour a thin stream of liquid onto the nearest lingam. Background lingams and blurred figures fade into shallow depth of field. No identifiable person is shown.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09Close view of a row of black stone Shivalinga on circular yoni-pitha bases, each with a small red flower and a glistening water droplet on top. Water streams from golden spouts held by devotees, including a woman in a blue and pink patterned top with bangles and a person in white clothing at right. Abhishekam ritual in progress at a Shiva temple setting.2016-12-17A black stone shivalingam on a square yoni-pitha base is being bathed with water poured from a golden pot held by a person in white garments at upper right, with a thin stream visible. Red and orange flower petals and a red flower rest on top of the lingam, and yellow and white flower petals line the base. A small brass oil lamp with a cobra-hooded handle burns in front. Behind, a golden murti of a deity in orange and red sits near brass plates of offerings and food, and a second black lingam stands at left beside a golden vessel. This looks like an abhishekam ritual.2016-12-18