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A photograph of an abhishekam in progress at a Shiva shrine. A hand, wearing bangles, pours water from a golden kalasha over a dark polished shivalinga resting in a black stone yoni pedestal. Behind it stands an ornate gold arched frame carved with makara-like motifs against a grey wall. A small white flower and a gold sri yantra sit at the base on a red granite floor. No people are fully visible; only the pouring hand is shown.

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November 28 2022 sripuram2022-11-28November 28 2022 sripuram2022-11-28A close photo of a black stone Shivalingam being bathed as part of an abhishekam. A hand holding a golden pot pours liquid over the top of the lingam, which sits on a black yoni-peetha base. In front, a gold sri yantra-shaped base holds white plumeria flowers, with more petals on the floor. Behind is an ornate gold-framed arch with carved gold makara-style motifs against a plain grey wall. No people beyond the partially visible hand are shown.2022-11-28A hand pours water from a golden vessel over a black stone Shiva lingam set in a black pitha base, with a gold arched backdrop behind it. A small golden sri yantra stands in front. The scene shows abhishekam at a shrine. No people are visible beyond the pouring hand.2021-12-27A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone Shiva lingam set in a black yoni-pitha base. A person's hand, wearing a red-and-white bangle, pours liquid from a gold kalasha pot over the lingam, and yellow liquid streams down its sides. Behind the lingam is a gold-coloured arched frame carved with makara-like motifs against a grey wall. In front sits a small gold sri yantra on a black square base, with white flowers placed near it on the floor. No person's face is visible and no a person is shown.2022-11-28A photograph of abhishekam being performed on a black stone Shivalinga set within a gold-framed arched niche with a red backdrop. A person in an orange garment at the upper left pours water from a brass vessel onto the linga, which is seen with water streaming down its sides. In the foreground stands a gold-coloured Sri Yantra style meru base topped with a red flower. The floor is dark and polished, and a small clay or brass vessel appears at the lower right.2022-06-20A dark black stone Shiva lingam set in a black yoni-pitha base is being bathed with water. A hand at the upper left holds a golden vessel pouring liquid over the lingam, which glistens with wet streaks. Behind it stands a gilded arched frame with floral and foliate carvings around a red cloth backdrop. In front, a small golden tiered sri yantra-style base holds a red kumkum mark. Abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine, with no people fully visible apart from the hand. Only a hand and foot appear at the edges.2022-06-20November 28 2022 sripuram2022-11-28November 28 2022 sripuram2022-11-28November 28 2022 sripuram2022-11-28A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a black stone Shivalinga set on a black yoni-peetha base, with a gold-framed arch behind it and a gold sri yantra-style stepped pedestal in front. A person in an orange top, seen only at the upper left, pours yellow liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam, which flows down the base. No people are otherwise visible.2022-06-20A photo of an abhishekam being performed on a dark stone Shivalinga set on a dark wooden or stone yoni pedestal. A hand in the frame, with bare arm and a bangle-like wrist, pours water from a brass or gold-toned vessel over the lingam, and water streams down its sides onto the base. Behind it stands a red-backed niche framed by an ornate gold-coloured arch with floral and scroll carving. The wall is plain grey concrete. No full person is visible.2022-03-14