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A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in progress: a hand wearing gold bangles pours white powder. Behind it, a red cloth backdrop with glittering lights and an orange-gold draped fabric frame the scene. No people's faces are visible, only the arm and bangles of the person performing the rite.

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A close photograph of a hand sprinkling white powder over a tall white-dusted linga-shaped stone on a dark square base, with powder piled at its foot. The hand wears gold bangles and a small blue-purple bird emblem on the wrist. Behind, a figure in red and orange garments and gold trim stands against glowing red fabric with small lights. The scene suggests a ritual anointing with powder. No person's face is visible.2015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09December 05 20182018-12-05September 19 20112011-09-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesMarch 04 20192019-03-04February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam on a round base being showered with fine white powder. A blurred golden deity murti and an orange curtain form the background, with a golden foot visible at right. The white powder dusts the lingam top and spills around its base, a ritual abhishekam-style offering. No people are fully visible.2011-09-19