Close-up photograph of an abhishekam at a Shivalinga: a hand holds a silver vessel from which water pours over a small brass deity murti of a standing female figure with hair in a topknot, holding a small cup, beside a black Shivalinga on a silver base. A silver pot with embossed patterns sits in the foreground. Blurred devotees in orange and saffron clothing fill the background. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of an abhishekam at a Shivalinga: a hand holds a silver vessel from which water pours over a small brass deity murti of a standing female figure with hair in a topknot, holding a small cup, beside a black Shivalinga on a silver base. A silver pot with embossed patterns sits in the foreground. Blurred devotees in orange and saffron clothing fill the background.

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Close-up photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a silver-railed platform holding a small brass deity murti, seen from behind, and a black shivalinga beside a small brass figure. Water pours from a silver vessel and runs over the murti and linga. Behind, a blurred person in a maroon/red garment holds a white conch shell, and a hand with a ring is visible at the upper right.

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