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Close-up photograph of a dark grey metal linga standing on a round grey stone-like base, its foot encircled by a mound of reddish-brown kumkum or sandalwood-type paste. Blurred orange flame glows at the lower left, and a dark rounded object, possibly a head or cloth, is out of focus at the bottom. No people are clearly visible, so this is a ritual abhishekam setting without a person candidate.

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A 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.2016-12-17December 05 20162016-12-05A dark grey stone Shiva lingam stands on a yoni-shaped pedestal on a tiled floor. Faint reddish-orange markings streak the lingam's shaft, and scattered pink flower petals lie near the base. Behind it, silver metal trim and a brown-orange cloth are visible. No people are present. The lingam appears to be a deity murti in a temple setting.2013-10-05June 24 20132013-06-24A 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.2016-12-18Close-up photo of a black polished stone Shivalinga on a circular black yoni-peetha base, with a small gold-coloured cap and a lit oil lamp or diya on top. In the lower left, a woman's hand holds a shallow brass plate bearing a small lit oil lamp, wearing silver bangles and a ring, with a tattoo on the wrist and white cloth visible. Red flower petals sit on nearby stone bases, and more lingams stand blurred in the background. Ritual puja setting at a temple shrine.2013-06-04Close-up photograph of a dark black stone Shiva lingam during abhishekam, with a thin stream of liquid pouring over its top. Two silver oval plates with a small red mark sit on the crown of the lingam. A brass or gold vessel with a spout is angled into the frame at right, and a hand is partly visible holding it. The background is softly blurred, showing a red cloth and pale stone surfaces. No people are clearly visible apart from the hand.2013-06-06December 19 20162016-12-19December 12 20162016-12-12 +1 copiesA close photo of a black stone Shiva lingam with a small brass oil lamp lit on its top. A bare hand with a tattoo and silver bangles holds a brass plate bearing a lit oil lamp beside the lingam. Blurred stone structures and red flowers appear in the background. No people's faces are visible.2013-06-04 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05Close view of several black stone Shiva lingams on circular yoni-peetha bases, lined up outdoors beside a grey stone ledge and brick wall. Each lingam has carved horizontal bands and a small red-and-yellow flame-shaped mark on its side, and the bases show carved mouldings. No people are visible apart from a hand at the top edge. Sunlight falls across the stones. No a person candidate is visible.2018-01-01