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A photo of an abhishekam being performed on a clear crystal Spatika Linga resting on a wooden tray with a stepped base. A hand in the upper right pours golden liquid from a brass vessel over the linga, and yellow liquid runs down its sides into the tray. Behind it stands a decorated deity murti draped with white and yellow flower garlands, red roses, a rudraksha mala, and a jeweled gold crown-like ornament with pearls and peacock-patterned embellishments. Brass kalasha pots and a silver tray sit on the dark stone platform at right. No other physical people are visible beyond the single pouring hand.

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A photo of an abhishekam being performed on a clear crystal spatika linga on a wooden tray. A hand holding a brass vessel pours golden liquid over the linga, which flows down its spout into the tray. Behind it, a deity murti is decorated with white and yellow marigold garlands, red roses, and a jeweled rudraksha-studded ornament. No people are visible except the pouring hand.2021-12-31A close photograph of a clear crystal spatika linga resting on a wooden base with a red cloth on a wooden tray. A person's hand with a gold bracelet and red-stained fingernails rests on the linga. Behind it, a flower garland of yellow and white blooms and a decorated deity murti in an ornate costume with beaded and gem-studded adornments. Brass vessels sit to the right on a dark counter, and a gold-coloured draped figure stands in the background.2021-12-31KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 8/16/20212021-08-16A photograph of a clear crystal Shiva linga, the Spatika Linga, on a wooden tray with a red-stained base, water trickling over it, as during abhishekam. Behind it stands a deity murti dressed in a golden-orange cloth with a pink garment, and a large deity figure is decorated with white and yellow marigold garlands, red roses, a rudraksha mala and a gold-and-beaded ornamental crown. Brass vessels and a brass plate sit on a dark counter at right. No physical people are visible.2021-12-31Close photograph of a crystal Spatika Linga on a clear tiered base, bathed in yellow liquid and dotted with yellow marigold flowers. A brass vessel is being tipped over the linga by a hand at upper left. Beside it sits a smaller black linga on a yoni base. The wooden altar front has carved scrollwork. Behind, a figure in a cream and red silk garment wears rudraksha mala strands and gold ornaments, with red and orange flower garlands around.2024-09-28Close-up photograph of a clear crystal Shivalingam resting on a red-brown wooden tray scattered with rose petals and flower petals. The lingam has a yellow-gold tinted base and a gold-engraved top with decorative patterns. Behind it, a white garment is decorated with a gold-beaded and jewel-studded ornament featuring purple and green peacock-feather designs, along with brown rudraksha-style beads and white and yellow flower garlands. A pair of hands at the upper right holds a brass vessel.2021-07-04A photograph of a black stone Shivalinga on a layered black yoni-peetha base being bathed with a liquid. Yellow-tinged liquid streams down the linga and pools on the peetha. Behind it stands a golden deity murti seated in a magenta and gold garment with ornate necklaces, flanked by brass lamp stands, marigold garlands and a golden kalasha-like finial. Smaller brass figurines and a golden shrine model appear at left, with a red-and-gold draped garment behind. This depicts an abhishekam ritual at a temple shrine.2024-10-21A close view of a clear crystal Shiva lingam, the spatika linga, sitting on a red-brown wooden tray with damp, wet surface. Its stepped circular base and cylindrical top are etched with fine geometric patterns. Behind it, a deity murti is dressed in a gold-embroidered garment with white and yellow flower garlands, pearl and gold beadwork, and green stone accents. No people are visible in the frame.2021-12-31Close-up photo of a crystal Spatika Linga on a clear crystal yoni-peetha base, with yellow marigold and purple flowers placed on it. A brass vessel held by a hand pours liquid over the linga, as in abhishekam. Behind it are red and orange marigold garlands, a dark rudraksha mala with gold beads, and a gold pendant on red-bordered cloth. A small black linga sits in front on a carved wooden tray. No people's faces are visible, only the hand.2024-09-28KAILASA SEATTLE, USA on 12/31/20212021-12-31Close-up photo of a ritual abhishekam: a hand pours water from a brass pot over a clear crystal (spatika) Shivling on a crystal yoni-peetha base. Petals and a yellow flower lie on the base and in a wooden tray below. The pourer wears a magenta garment with gold beaded embroidery, pearls, and a rudraksha mala. Only the hand and torso are visible, so no face or identity is shown.2021-08-16A photo inside a temple shrine showing a priest's arm, bare except for a bangle, pouring water from a copper pot over a silver shivalingam set on a large brass base. Behind the lingam stands a white cloth draped over a pedestal with an orange and gold ornamented sash, and to the left a brass pillar stands with gold and red tiers. Gold and rudraksha-bead garlands hang on the deity murti behind. A small brass figure of a standing devotee in saffron-red dress with a flower garland stands to the left, and a brass oil lamp and incense sticks sit on the base. Marble-topped altar surfaces, colourful pink, green and gold textiles and additional deity murtis with crowns and garlands fill the background. This shows abhishekam being performed.2024-12-10