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A priest with white sacred ash markings on his forearm pours water from a silver vessel over a black Shivalinga in a temple shrine. A small orange flower rests on the linga, and water splashes around its base. Behind, a large golden seated statue with bare feet and an orange-draped lap sits on a golden throne, with red cloth hanging in the background. The scene shows abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga.

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A photo of an abhishekam at a Shiva lingam, with water poured over a dark black stone lingam from a silver pot held by a hand with white ash markings on the forearm. Behind it stands a large golden deity murti with a gold bell hanging near the lingam, on a red cloth backdrop. On the right, the legs of a seated figure in an orange saffron dhoti and gold-toned sandals are visible, but no face is shown. Gold ornate carved decorations frame the scene on the left.2011-09-19A photo of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone shivalingam, with water pouring down over it from an upper hand holding a vessel. The priest's arm, bare and marked with white sacred ash stripes, and gold bangles are visible at upper left. Behind the lingam, a seated figure wears orange-saffron robes and gold sandals, with a large golden deity murti or throne behind. Ornate gold carved panels frame the scene and a small gold bell hangs near the base.2011-09-19A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark stone Shivalinga. A priest's bare arm, wearing a gold bangle and beaded bracelet, pours water or milk from a silver vessel over the lingam, and droplets spray upward. Behind it, a white-clad figure stands near a gilded pillar and a gold-draped structure. At right, the golden feet and lower legs of a large gilded deity murti rest on a lotus base, with a red-and-gold cloth draped over it. Warm light falls on a red curtain and a wooden table in the background.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19A photograph of an abhishekam in progress: water pours in a thick stream over a dark stone Shiva lingam. Several people in orange and saffron garments stand around it; one raised arm holds a brass vessel pouring milk or water, and another hand with gold bangles steadies the lingam from the side. Behind them stands a row of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange, pink and magenta, with a saffron cloth draped nearby. A gold-bordered bead necklace hangs on the left edge of the frame.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08November 26 20162016-11-26 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a ritual abhishekam: a dark-skinned hand in a white sleeve and a wristwatch pours water from a silver bowl over a grey stone linga decorated with green leaves and pink flowers. Behind it, a large gilded deity murti with raised hands and ornate golden jewellery, flanked by colourful flower garlands. Only the hand and arm of the officiant are visible; no face is shown.2010-02-12September 19 20112011-09-19November 01 20112011-11-01February 13 20182018-02-13A close photo of an abhishekam in progress. A priest's arm, wearing gold bangles and a rudraksha mala, pours water from a silver vessel over a dark stone shivalinga. Water splashes around the base. Behind it stands a backdrop of garlands of purple, pink, yellow and white flowers, with gold jewelry and a red-and-gold cloth visible at right. No full faces are visible.2015-02-19