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Photo of a row of women in white and cream clothing performing abhishekam on black stone shivalingams arranged along a stepped base. Each woman holds a brass pouring vessel or horn-shaped spout over the lingams, some with yellow flowers resting on top. The women wear white saris and white blouses, with gold bangles and wristwatches visible. Brick and dark stone steps form the background.

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January 03 20162016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03Photograph of a row of women seated on red-and-black tiered steps performing abhishekam to black stone shivalingams on pedestals. Each devotee holds a brass or gold horn-shaped vessel and pours liquid over the lingam; orange and yellow marigold garlands rest on several lingams. Women wear white and cream sarees, one in an orange-bordered saree, with bangles and red bindi and hair braided. Sunlight flares in from the upper right. Around 8 women are visible.2016-01-03A photograph of a row of women in white saris with gold borders performing abhishekam on black lingams. Each woman holds a long brass horn-shaped vessel, pouring liquid over the black stone shiva lingams with yellow flower petals and marigold-like blooms on their tops. The women sit in a line, some wearing gold bangles, and their faces are partly turned away. Behind them a red brick wall with more black lingams is visible. The scene conveys a collective ritual offering with a sense of order and devotion.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20162016-01-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 07 20132013-06-07January 03 20162016-01-03A row of black stone Shivalingams stands in the foreground while people in saffron-orange robes with yellow borders pour water from golden conical vessels onto them. Several hands holding golden pourers are visible, with water streaming down from the spouts. Some people wear white dhotis and white shirts toward the right side, and a red-painted step is visible behind them. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam ritual performed by a group of priests and devotees outdoors.2013-06-03November 14 20162016-11-14 +1 copies