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A night photograph of a Rudrabhishekam abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a yellow marigold garland and red flowers. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti, with a rudraksha mala and red and white marks on his arm and forehead, stands at right holding a vessel raised overhead, pouring liquid that spills in bright splashes over the lingam. Warm stage lights and a pink backdrop surround the scene, with spectators partly visible at the lower edge.

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December 11 20162016-12-11A devotee in a red-and-gold dhoti and matching shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a beaded headband, pours milk from a silver vessel over a black Shivalinga during abhishekam. Garlands of red, orange and yellow flowers hang behind the lingam, and another devotee in red stands beside it. The bare-chested figure has gold armbands and bangles, and an ornate red cloth drapes the altar on the right.2015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 08 20162016-12-08Night outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shivalingam on a raised stone platform. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange dhoti with a red sash pours water from a gold kalasha over the lingam, which is draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers. Red flags, string lights and a tree frame the open-air ceremony, and a seated audience fills the tiered stands to the left and right, many in white and pink clothing. Rose petals lie on the platform.2016-12-06November 14 20162016-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a Shiva lingam abhishekam at night. A man with a shaved head and bare chest stands at center, wearing a rust-red and gold-bordered dhoti, a rudraksha mala across his chest and gold bangles, and pours water from a silver vessel over a dark stone lingam set in a black basin. A second man in a matching rust-red cloth and rudraksha beads stands behind him, and a figure in orange-red cloth stands at the left edge. Behind the lingam, a tall backdrop of red, yellow, pink and purple flower garlands frames a large golden deity murti, with a red-and-gold turban and bright silk draperies at right. Water splashes up around the stone.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA man in saffron-red ceremonial dress performs abhishekam on a tall black Shiva lingam, pouring water over the smooth grey-white stone top while holding a metal vessel in his left hand. He wears a rudraksha mala around his neck and a rudraksha headband, with gold bangles on his wrists and a gold waist sash. Behind him stand floral garlands in yellow, orange, purple and magenta draped around pillars, and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at right. Soft warm lighting and a dark background frame the ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a Shivalinga. A man with a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala wears a red-and-gold dhoti and stands bare-chested with gold armlets, holding a silver-coloured vessel and pouring liquid over a dark black Shivalinga. Behind him a second man in a red-orange garment with a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a bald priest in red and gold cloth stands at the left edge. Behind the linga, a tall backdrop of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, pink and purple rises up, with gold ornaments and a red fabric draped at the right. The lighting is warm and dim.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies