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Close photo of a ritual abhishekam: a bare arm with bangles and a red thread pours white powder. Behind, a deity murti wears a gold-patterned mask-like face, red and yellow marigold garlands with red roses, gold jewellery, and red-and-gold cloth; a blue sequined backdrop and gold-patterned panel frame the scene.

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A photograph of a dark stone Shivalingam being anointed with white powder. A bare arm of a priest holds a silver plate heaped with white powder, pouring it steadily over the top of the black lingam, which is set on a dark stone base dusted with white. Behind is a gilded deity murti in a red and gold brocade garment with a red and yellow marigold garland, a gold crown and ornate jewellery, and a shimmering turquoise backdrop. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam with a dry powder offering.2011-09-13Close photo of a black stone Shiva lingam on a dark square base being anointed with white grain or rice poured from a silver bowl held by a hand with bangles and a red thread. The lingam is covered with white granules. Behind it, a deity murti wears a red and gold sari with a silver crown, garlanded with red roses, yellow flowers and green leaves. The background includes a saffron cloth, a red cloth and a blue curtain. A partially visible hand and foot of a person appear at left, but no full face is shown. Ritual abhishekam with grains offering.2011-09-13February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17Abhishekam ritual at a black stone lingam set on a dark pedestal, with water being poured over it from a silver vessel held by a hand at the left edge. Behind it, a large gilded deity murti with ornate jewelled crown and ornaments sits with draped red and orange cloth, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and white flowers. A bare foot of the murti rests near the lingam. Gold-embroidered blue curtain and ornate gold panel frame the scene.2011-09-13February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesClose photograph of a dark black stone Shivalinga on a square base, dusted with white powder on its top and base. A hand in a white sleeve with bangles holds a silver plate of white powder over the linga, pouring it down. Behind it a golden deity murti wears a red and gold-embroidered garment, bejeweled crown and ornaments, and a garland of red roses and yellow flowers. Orange silk drapery and a blue curtain frame the scene. The scene suggests a ritual of anointing or dusting the linga in a temple setting.2011-09-13A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark black stone lingam set on a round stone base. A priest in white dhoti with a gold ornament at his waist pours liquid from a silver vessel or spout over the lingam. Behind it, a seated figure wears a red and orange silk garment with gold brocade and a red and yellow flower garland with white flowers, resting on a gold-coloured throne or seat. A blue curtain and ornate gold-patterned panel form the backdrop.2011-09-13February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesDecember 20 20182018-12-20February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies