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A priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands bare-chested at a temple shrine, pouring liquid from a vessel over a tall golden-textured shivalinga on a black stone base. Behind him are a golden arch carved with makara-like motifs, red and gold draped fabric, and gilded shrine decoration. The scene depicts an abhishekam ritual. A caption reads Ushaatkala Abhishekam, 15 Feb 2022.

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ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15A photograph of a Kalasandhi Abhishekam in a temple sanctum. A standing priest, seen from behind and partly bare-chested, wears orange cloth draped over his shoulders and holds his hands in anjali near a tall stone shivalinga set on a dark pedestal. Behind him, gold-framed niches hold a red and gold deity murti and a gilded figure in red and orange robes with a red turban and bead necklace. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the left edge, with red and gold drapery and a gold makara-style arch framing the scene.2022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala and bare shoulders performs abhishekam on a dark stone shivalingam on a blue-grey base, pouring from a vessel in his hands. Behind him a gilded arch with lion-head and foliate carvings frames a golden throne-like shrine draped in red and yellow cloth, with red cloth wrapped around the lingam base. Caption overlay reads Sayankala Abhishekam, 15 Feb 2022.2022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18A bare-backed priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl pours liquid from a vessel over a tall dark stone shivalingam set on a dark pedestal base, during an abhishekam in a gold-decorated shrine. Behind him, a red-and-gold draped cloth and ornate gilded arch frame the scene, with a carved gold makara-style ornament on the right. A small brass lamp sits at lower left.2022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 2/12/20222022-02-12ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18