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A dark stone Shivalinga on a tiered yoni-peetha base stands in a temple hall, water trickling down its sides onto a wet floor stained orange-yellow, with pink flower petals scattered around it. At left, a woman in a red blouse sits behind a small red tray or offering plate. Behind the lingam, carved stone pillars and wall reliefs are visible, and a red-painted wooden stool sits at the right edge. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on the lingam.

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September 19 20112011-09-19Close-up photograph of a black stone Shivling in a temple sanctum, with water streaming down its polished surface onto a circular basin. A small brass linga-shaped stand holds a clear crystal lingam, with a brass cobra hood behind it, and scattered yellow and red flower petals lie around the base. In the blurred background, a person in white clothing is partly visible.2016-12-12Close photo of an abhishekam at a black stone Shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-pedestal. A small pink flower and a silver-coloured offering sit on the top of the linga, and a thin stream of liquid pours from a brass vessel held by a person whose orange-red robes and bangles are visible at the right edge. Another orange-robed person sits beside the pedestal. Only partial bodies appear; no face is shown.2013-07-29Close-up photo of a black stone Shivalingam being bathed in a stream of water poured from a long golden vessel held by a person whose arm and white clothing are partly visible at the left edge. A small clear crystal lingam sits on a gold stand in front of the black lingam, and scattered yellow flower petals and red flower petals lie on the dark base and wet surface. Only hands and white garments are visible, so no full person is shown.2016-12-12Close photo of a tall dark black stone lingam being bathed with water poured in streams, with water running down its grooved surface onto a circular black stone base. In the foreground a small brass yoni-pitha holds a clear glass or crystal shivalinga with a brass naga hood above it. Scattered yellow flower petals and red petals lie on the base. Blurred white-clad figures appear in the background. Looks like abhishekam in progress.2016-12-12A dark polished stone shivalinga stands on a black yoni-peetha base, with white and red marks and petals scattered on its surface. A hand holds a brass cone-shaped vessel, pouring liquid over the linga during abhishekam. Small brass bowls sit around the base, and a metal railing stands behind. No one else is visible in the frame.2016-03-07 +1 copiesJune 22 20132013-06-22A temple abhishekam in progress. A young shaven-headed priest in orange saffron dhoti and shawl, with white vertical tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a golden kalasha over a yellow-smeared black shivalinga on a stone yoni-pitha. Beside him a young girl in a maroon top with gold necklace watches. Behind the lingam, a large deity murti is adorned with colourful silk garments in green, purple and red and a garland of white flowers. Brass vessels sit at the lower left, and a red-and-white painted wall with a metal grille is behind.2013-06-22September 25 20112011-09-25December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a dark stone Shivalingam standing on a black stone yoni pedestal filled with yellow liquid. Brass kalashas stand on a small wooden stool at the upper left, and a golden seated deity figure with draped orange-and-maroon cloth is visible behind. Part of a person's bare feet in white dhoti-style clothing appears at the top of the frame. Red curtains and potted plants sit at the left edge.2010-07-05A photograph of a temple abhishekam at a Shiva lingam set in a black stone yoni-peetham. A man in a light striped shirt with a lanyard leans forward pouring liquid from a brass pot over the lingam, which is glistening wet. A young girl in white and gold stands beside him holding a white cloth, and a man in a white shirt and yellow dhoti stands behind, near a garlanded deity dressed in red and teal silks. Brass kalashas sit on the floor, and a small golden shrine model rests on a yellow stand in the foreground. Several other people watch from the left side of the frame.2008-10-19