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Photograph of a nighttime abhishekam at a shrine. A central figure wearing a rudraksha crown and long rudraksha mala, a gold chest ornament and bangles pours water from a silver vessel over a small stepped pedestal, while a bald attendant in orange-gold cloth beside him holds a silver conch-shaped vessel. Two shaved-headed priests in orange-red and gold wraps stand at left, and a flower-decorated pillar with marigold garlands, yellow and pink, fills the background. Small bronze figurines of a standing devotee and a robed deity sit near the pedestal.

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A ritual abhishekam scene in a temple-like hall. A central figure in a rudraksha-bead headpiece and rudraksha malas pours water from an ornate silver vessel over a small metal linga-shaped structure. Another attendant in reddish-orange robes with gold borders holds a silver kalasha behind him. A third robed figure stands at left in orange clothing with a bare shoulder. Small bronze deity figures stand on the altar, and garlands of yellow, pink and purple flowers decorate the background.2015-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07February 17 20152015-02-17March 10 20132013-03-10February 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNight temple abhishekam scene: a woman in a rust-orange saree with a red-beaded headband and rudraksha-style beads pours water from a large brass vessel over a dark stone linga-shaped pedestal. Water cascades down the stone. Behind her a shaved-headed man in an orange-brown dhoti stands beside the pedestal, and another orange-clad figure stands at left. To the right, a large deity murti in red-and-gold garments is decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and yellow flowers, gold ornaments and a gold necklace. Warm lamp light fills the dark temple.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a black stone Shivalingam on a dark pedestal. A woman in a red and gold saffron-toned sari with a rudraksha mala headband and multiple rudraksha necklaces pours milky liquid from a brass vessel onto the lingam. Beside her a bald man in an orange-red dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a coconut shell, and another attendant stands at the left in red garments. Behind the lingam stands a tall garland of yellow, orange, pink and red flowers, with a red cloth draped nearby and a golden sandal-style footwear at the right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A woman in a maroon and gold-bordered sari with a red floral headband and beaded necklaces pours water from a large brass vessel over a dark stone lingam on a black pedestal. Behind her, a bald man in a maroon-and-gold dhoti and shawl holds a brass pot. Another woman in a dark red sari stands at the left. To the right, a deity murti is draped in red silk, adorned with gold jewellery and a tall garland of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers.2015-02-17 +1 copiesNight abhishekam at a temple shrine: a woman with a flower garland in her hair and a rudraksha-style bead necklace pours water from a large brass vessel over a lingam-shaped stone form, water splashing onto the black base. A second woman in dark red-brown sari and a man in red-brown dhoti stand nearby. Behind them a large deity murti in gold and red silk is decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, purple and red. Ornate carved stone pillars frame the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies