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Photograph of a temple abhishekam at rows of black stone shivalingams set on red-painted steps. Three men in white dhotis with gold borders sit in front and pour liquid from long brass horns onto the lingams. The foreground man has shaved white hair, white forehead markings, a rudraksha mala and a wristwatch. Pink and red flower petals lie on the lingam bases. Other devotees are visible at the far left edge.

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May 29 20172017-05-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a Rudra abhishekam in progress at rows of black stone Shivalingams arranged on red-tiered steps. In the foreground, several bare-chested men in white dhotis with yellow borders pour water from brass vessels and bronze horn-shaped vessels over the lingams. Pink flowers rest on the lingam tops. Behind them, more men in white and one older woman in white sari sit on the steps among the lingams. Brass pots and lamps stand along the edges. The scene is a temple ritual; no visible person is identified as a person.2017-05-29November 14 20162016-11-14Photo 11710737 +2 copiesMay 24 20172017-05-24Photograph of a large group of men in white dhotis, mostly bare-chested with white ash markings on their bodies, seated in rows on red-painted temple steps performing abhishekam to rows of black stone shivalingams set in dark round basins decorated with pink flower petals. Several men hold long golden horn-shaped vessels pouring liquid over the lingams, and one holds a golden pot. A few men wear rudraksha malas and gold chains. Offering pots and brass vessels sit along the stone ledge in the foreground. No single individual is clearly identifiable as a person figure from appearance.2017-05-24June 07 20132013-06-07December 03 20162016-12-03Jun 26 2017Many men in white dhotis with gold borders sit in rows on red stone steps, each performing abhishekam on a black lingam placed in a round stone yoni basin strewn with pink and white flowers. Several devotees hold up long cylindrical brass or horn vessels pouring liquid, and a shirtless man at left has white ash marks on his body. Oil lamps glow in the background, and some men wear rudraksha malas and white tilak on their foreheads. No single person is identifiable as a person; all visible participants appear to be devotees or priests.2017-05-24July 24 20172017-07-24February 27 20142014-02-27