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June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes pouring liquid from a silver plate onto a black stone Shiva linga during a linga abhishekam. The linga is decorated with flower and garland offerings. Behind, a golden deity murti wears a red-and-gold ornament and red silk drapery, surrounded by yellow and pink flower garlands. To the left, a second person in orange robes and a gold beaded necklace stands near the linga, with a red tilak on the forehead. Several people are visible, the main figure being a devotee-priest performing the ritual.2010-02-12December 27 20092009-12-27June 15 20092009-06-15June 05 20122012-06-05 +1 copiesA figure in a flowing orange robe with long, swept-back dark hair pours liquid from a small white vessel onto a dark stone shivalinga at the front of a temple altar. Behind the linga, golden deity murti with jewelled ornaments and red garlands sit against draped red and gold cloth, surrounded by bands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. At left, a second person in orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a small white bowl. The scene is an abhishekam being performed on a linga. The orange-robed figure at centre shows distinctive long hair and orange clothing, but the appearance is not conclusive, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-12December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph inside a temple shrine decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands. A long-haired person in a sleeveless orange robe leans forward and pours liquid from a small vessel onto a dark stone linga on a black pedestal, with grains scattered at its base. Behind it, a golden deity murti in red silk draped garments and jewelled ornaments stands in the shrine. At left, a second person in orange robes and a gold chain stands with palms joined in anjali. A white marble statue of a seated sage with raised hand sits at the front, beside a small brass figure and a tall brass oil lamp at right. The scene shows linga abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam. A man with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and an orange saffron garment wrapped over one shoulder pours liquid from a silver vessel over a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a beaded necklace holds a silver pot. In front, a white marble seated statue is being anointed. Behind the linga, a large gold-clad deity murti in a red and gold sari is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at both sides.2010-02-12October 15 20122012-10-15