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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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June 01 20122012-06-01 +1 copiesMarch 24 20142014-03-24Close-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.2014-03-24A close photo of a ritual abhishekam setup on a white tray with a patterned orange-and-gold cloth. A small bronze standing deity murti with a tall crown stands at centre, surrounded by smaller bronze figurines of seated and standing devotees and a dark stone shivalinga on a base. A tall silver vessel is at right, and a silver pouring rod or stand arches above the tray. Yellow flowers and green leaves lie at the lower left. At left, the wrist and gold bangles of a person are partly visible, the rest of the body out of frame. No full faces are visible. The blurred background shows a red screen.2013-08-19Close-up photograph of a brass murti setup on a silver tray during an abhishekam. A golden standing deity figure holds a small vessel in one hand, beside a dark black shivalinga on a yoni-shaped base. Thin water streams pour over the shivalinga and the other small gold figures, including a four-armed deity and a seated figure. Silver rods frame the tray and a stone-paved ground is visible behind it. No people are visible except a partial hand at the right edge holding a pipe.2014-03-24August 19 20132013-08-19 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a ritual abhishekam setup on a silver tray. A slender silver stand holds an overhead vessel from which water flows in a thin stream down onto a small brass deity figure standing on a dark base; the figure holds a small cup. Beside it sit a clear crystal Shivalinga on a glass bowl, a silver cup, and small crystal or glass spheres, with a gold figure at the base. The background is a softly blurred warm red and pink interior with a glowing light. No people are visible.2014-05-20May 27 20132013-05-27A close photograph of a small ritual abhishekam setup on a white tray with an orange-and-gold patterned cloth. A small brass deity murti stands on a pedestal at centre, surrounded by miniature brass figures and a dark blue-black shivalinga. Thin silver rods hold a stream of liquid pouring down over the arrangement. A silver vessel sits at right, and yellow flowers lie at lower left. A person's hands with gold bangles appear at left, pouring or arranging the offering. No faces are visible.2013-08-19May 27 20132013-05-27May 27 20132013-05-27Close view of an abhishekam being performed on a small brass deity murti and a dark Shiva lingam set on a white tray. A hand with gold bangles holds a tall white ritual vessel and pours liquid over the figures, while a silver rod channels the flow. A small brass Nandi-style figure, several miniature brass deities and a bell-like murti surround the lingam. An orange and gold brocade cloth lies beneath the tray, with a silver kalasha at right and a yellow flower at lower left. No physical person's face is visible.2013-08-19