Skip to content
Nithyanandapedia
A photograph of a night abhishekam at a Shiva linga on a dark stone pedestal. A man in a tall dark turban, bare-shouldered, wearing a long rudraksha-style mala and reddish-brown wrap, pours liquid from a silver vessel over the black linga. Behind the linga a large deity murti in white and gold garments is decorated with multicoloured garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers. Other people in orange and maroon robes stand at the left and behind the pedestal. A small gold kalasha and brass vessels sit near the pedestal.

More like this

Open the gallery
March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of an abhishekam at a black stone Shivalinga on a dark pedestal, with water being poured over it from a metal vessel. A standing figure in a dark maroon garment with gold border, a tall black turban and a rudraksha mala with gold necklace pours the water, head bowed. To the left, a person in orange-saffron clothing with a gold chain stands near a second figure in orange. Behind the linga, another person in a red-orange garment kneels. At right, a large garland of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers hangs beside a figure in white and gold-bordered red dress, with an ornate gold object visible. The setting is a temple shrine with ornate pillars.2016-03-07Night photograph of a Shiva lingam abhishekam at a temple shrine. A standing figure on the left, wearing a tall dark turban, a rust-brown wrap with gold border and a beaded mala, pours liquid from a small vessel onto a black lingam set on a dark stone peetha. Water flows down the base. Behind them, a second person in orange-saffron robes stands near a deity murti draped in a garland of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers, with gold ornaments and a white silk garment with red lower cloth. Another man in orange robes and beads stands at the left edge. Visible physical people: three. The figure pouring water has a presentation that may match the page's a person reference, but the cues are not distinctive enough for a firm identification, so the role is given instead.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A figure with a tall dark turban-style hairstyle, bare-shouldered in rust-brown ochre cloth with gold borders and rudraksha malas, pours liquid from a silver vessel over a black Shivalinga on a stone base. Behind him a man in brown robes holds a silver bowl and a rudraksha mala. A woman in orange cloth stands at left. At right a large deity murti with gold ornaments and white and red drapery is garlanded with yellow, orange, and white flower garlands. Oil lamps and stone pillars surround the scene.2016-03-07A photograph of a night-time abhishekam at a Shiva linga on a black stone yoni pedestal. A figure in a rust-brown shawl and dhoti with gold borders, wearing a large dark topknot, pours liquid from a metal vessel over the linga, which is streaming with liquid. Behind the linga, a deity murti is dressed in red and white garments and adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and gold ornaments. To the left, a second person in orange-red robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands with arms folded. Partially visible figures appear at the lower left edge. The scene suggests a temple ritual.2016-03-07Photograph of a night abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man with a tall black turban and bare shoulders, wearing a rust-brown wrap with gold borders and a beaded necklace, stands at left pouring water over a black stone shivalinga on a dark pedestal. Behind him a person in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala stands at the linga. At far left another man in orange robes and a flower garland waits. At right a large deity murti is dressed in white and red silk with gold ornaments and surrounded by yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. Water streams down the linga onto the base.2016-03-07Night ritual abhishekam at a temple shrine: a man in a long rust-brown draped garment with a dark turban-style hair wrap and a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a golden kalasha onto a green-stained lingam on a square yoni-pitha base. Liquid streams down the stone. Beside him a second man in orange-brown dress and a beaded mala holds another golden vessel. To the right, a deity murti in white and red garments is decorated with multicolour flower garlands and gold ornaments. Another person in orange stands at the left edge.2016-03-07A night-time photograph of a Shivalinga abhishekam at a temple. A man in a large dark turban and a brown-maroon draped garment, with a gold-coloured sash, pours liquid from a pot onto a black stone Shivalinga on a wide, wet yoni-peetha base. Water streams down the stone. Beside him a woman in a red-brown sari holds a white conch-shaped vessel, and a person in orange stands at left. On the right, a large deity murti is adorned with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and orange, plus gold ornaments and a white-and-red draped cloth. The Shivalinga abhishekam is visible, and the man is an appearance-based a person by his large turban, bare shoulder and ceremonial dress, presented as a priest performing abhishekam.2016-03-07A photograph of a night-time abhishekam at a temple shrine. A person with a tall dark turban-style head covering and a dark-red wrap, wearing a rudraksha-style mala, pours liquid from a silver vessel over a black Shiva linga on a black pedestal. Another man in a reddish-brown garment stands behind, holding a silver bowl, and a woman in an orange garment stands at the left edge. Behind the linga, a large deity murti with gold ornaments, white and red garments and a colourful garland of yellow, white, purple and red flowers is dressed for worship. Ornate gold-toned temple decoration frames the scene.2016-03-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies