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Close view of several black stone Shivalinga murtis in a row on round black abhishekam bases, each with horizontal white striations and a yellow flower petal on the nearest one. A brass vessel with a thin spout pours liquid over the lingam at top right. Behind, a blurred man in a saffron-toned garment and white cloth attends the rite, with rows of small lit oil lamps glowing in the background. The scene suggests a Rudra abhishekam.

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Close-up photograph of a row of black stone Shivalingams on round black bases during a ritual, with a small droplet of liquid on the top of the foremost lingam and a few yellow flower petals on its side. A thin brass pouring vessel with a spout extends in from the upper right, and a person in white clothing is partly visible at the right edge. The background is blurred with more lingams and warm lights.2016-12-09Close-up photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-shaped base during a rudra abhishekam, with water being poured from a brass vessel onto its top, running down the carved surface. Yellow flower petals are placed on the lingam's middle band. Behind it, rows of many small black lingams with golden lamps line tiered steps, and blurred seated devotees in white and yellow clothes sit among them. Only a few partially visible people appear in the foreground at the lower left and right edges.2016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09A dark polished stone Shiva lingam stands on a round black base, decorated with small yellow flowers near its middle and a clear crystal finial on top. A person's arm and hand reach toward it from the right, wearing white clothing. Behind the lingam, rows of small lit oil lamps and small figurines glow warmly against an orange wall.2016-12-09January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesAugust 11 20142014-08-11November 26 20162016-11-26 +1 copiesDecember 09 20162016-12-09December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesClose-up photo of black stone Shiva lingams during a Rudrabhishekam ritual at night. A central lingam has water flowing over its top, with pink and white flowers placed on its crown and white horizontal tripundra-style streaks marked on its sides. Blurred lingams and saffron-orange cloth or ritual items appear in the background. No people are visible.2014-08-11December 12 20162016-12-12December 03 20162016-12-03