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Close photo of a hand pouring liquid from a small gold spoon onto a dark grey stone lingam, a Shiva linga, on a round base. White flowers and a small crystal sit on top of the lingam. Behind it, blurred figures in white and green clothing sit in a room. Two or more people are partly visible in the background.

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December 11 20162016-12-11A close photo of a ritual abhishekam: a hand holding a small gold spoon pours liquid onto a dark stone shivalinga. White flowers and a clear crystal-like object rest on top of the lingam. The background is softly blurred, with a green cloth and a lavender garment visible at the right edge. No face is shown.2016-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a hand dipping a finger into a small crystal or glass vessel resting on a dark grey stone shivalinga with a notched, carved base. The hand wears a gold bangle and ring and has a streak of white ash or sacred paste on the forearm. Behind it, blurred orange and maroon cloth and brass vessels suggest a temple setting. Only the hand and forearm of one person are visible, with a sliver of white garment at the right edge.2016-12-12December 19 20162016-12-19December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 02 20162016-12-02December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesClose photo of a devotee pouring water from a brass vessel onto a black stone Shivling during a ritual. Water streams from the spout in droplets, with a small clear bead of water and red flower petals resting on the dark polished lingam. Several other black lingams stand in a row behind it, and blurred white-clad devotees sit alongside, one wearing a pink wristband. The sunlit setting suggests an outdoor abhishekam.2016-12-05