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A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A woman in a white head covering and a green, maroon and beige shawl over a cream outfit pours water from a vessel over a black stone shivalinga set on a black stone yoni pedestal. Behind it, a pair of large deity murtis stand under a gold-framed arch against a dark blue backdrop, one wearing a red headdress and the other a crown, both adorned with layered necklaces and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. To the left, a man in white with an orange-saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and a child in yellow and white stands nearby. In the lower right foreground, a figure in white with an orange head covering is partly visible. A small brass pyramid-shaped object sits on the floor.

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October 19 20082008-10-19A temple abhishekam at a shrine with an ornate gold-framed arch. A standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers pours water over a black stone lingam set on a grey stone yoni pedestal. Behind it stands a deity murti with a gold crown, red-and-orange headpiece, multiple bead necklaces, pink and teal sari, and a garland of yellow marigolds. Two men in white dhoti stand at left, one with an orange shawl, and a bald priest in white with an orange head covering sits in the lower right foreground. A small golden kalasha and brass vessels sit near the base.2008-10-19A temple abhishekam at a shrine with a gold arched frame. A person in white kurta and light striped trousers leans forward, pouring water from a silver vessel over a black stone shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni pedestal. Behind it stand a golden-crowned deity murti in a red and blue sari with garlands of yellow and red flowers. To the left, a standing man in white dhoti and kurta wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala. Brass pots sit at the lower left, and a small golden sri yantra stands on the base. Another person in white with an orange head wrap appears at the lower right.2008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19July 07 20092009-07-07Temple abhishekam scene in front of a gilded arched shrine. A man in a white shirt and trousers pours liquid from a metal vessel over a black stone shivalingam set on a dark pedestal. Behind it stands a large gold-and-colored deity murti of a seated goddess-like figure with a red headdress, layered black and gold necklaces, a magenta and teal garment, and a marigold garland. To the left, a man in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl with a beaded necklace stands with hands folded. In the foreground, a figure wrapped in white cloth with an orange head covering sits in front of the pedestal. A dark curtain and greenery frame the background.2008-10-19December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold borders pouring liquid from a vessel over a black lingam on a pedestal. Behind him stand large golden deity murti with a red backdrop, one wearing a crown and holding a trident-like implement, the other in a green and gold sari with floral garlands. Two smaller golden attendant figures with folded hands stand flanking the shrine, and brass oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel sit nearby with scattered flower petals on the floor. The scene appears to be an abhishekam offering.2017-08-02October 19 20082008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19Photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A standing man in a white shirt and cream trousers leans forward, pouring water over a dark stone lingam set on a round stone yoni-pitha base. Behind it, a gilded arched frame surrounds a deity murti seated with a red turban-like crown, layered beaded necklaces and a teal and pink sari-style garment, garlanded with yellow and red flower strands. A second devotee in white and orange stands at right of the lingam. In the foreground, a figure in white garments with an orange head covering sits with their back to the camera. Brass vessels and a small brass kalasha sit on the floor, with green foliage beyond the open pavilion.2008-10-19October 19 20082008-10-19