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A priest in white dhoti with gold border and multiple rudraksha malas performs abhishekam at a black Shivalinga with rudraksha garland, pouring liquid from a brass cup. Rose petals and white grains lie on the black and white checkered marble platform. A clay kalasha hangs from a rope against a yellow wall. A timestamp reads Mar 1, 2022 Bangali Tola Varanasi Uttar Pradesh. Appearance cues are insufficient to identify the priest.

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