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Abhishekam ritual at a black stone lingam set on a dark pedestal, with water being poured over it from a silver vessel held by a hand at the left edge. Behind it, a large gilded deity murti with ornate jewelled crown and ornaments sits with draped red and orange cloth, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and white flowers. A bare foot of the murti rests near the lingam. Gold-embroidered blue curtain and ornate gold panel frame the scene.

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A close view of a dark black stone shivalinga on a black pedestal being bathed, with water poured from a silver vessel held by a hand at left, bangled wrist and red thread visible. Behind it sits a large gilded deity murti in red and gold drapery, with a red and yellow marigold garland, a jeweled ornate crown and a sword-like staff beside it. A turquoise backdrop and gold patterned panel frame the scene. No physical people are clearly visible apart from the hand and arm pouring the abhishekam.2011-09-13Close photo of a ritual abhishekam: a bare arm with bangles and a red thread pours white powder. Behind, a deity murti wears a gold-patterned mask-like face, red and yellow marigold garlands with red roses, gold jewellery, and red-and-gold cloth; a blue sequined backdrop and gold-patterned panel frame the scene.2011-09-13September 13 20112011-09-13A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark black stone lingam set on a round stone base. A priest in white dhoti with a gold ornament at his waist pours liquid from a silver vessel or spout over the lingam. Behind it, a seated figure wears a red and orange silk garment with gold brocade and a red and yellow flower garland with white flowers, resting on a gold-coloured throne or seat. A blue curtain and ornate gold-patterned panel form the backdrop.2011-09-13A photograph of a dark stone Shivalingam being anointed with white powder. A bare arm of a priest holds a silver plate heaped with white powder, pouring it steadily over the top of the black lingam, which is set on a dark stone base dusted with white. Behind is a gilded deity murti in a red and gold brocade garment with a red and yellow marigold garland, a gold crown and ornate jewellery, and a shimmering turquoise backdrop. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam with a dry powder offering.2011-09-13June 27 20132013-06-27March 07 20162016-03-07August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20172017-01-08June 22 20132013-06-22Abhishekam at a dark stone shivalingam on a black base, with water pouring over it from a golden kalasha held by a priest at left. The priest is bare-chested with white tripundra markings on his arms and chest, wearing rudraksha malas, bangles and an orange cloth. Behind the lingam is a large deity murti draped in teal, maroon and gold silk with gold ornaments and red flowers.2017-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam at a dark, glossy stone lingam set on a base in the foreground. A person in a rust-brown cloth wrapped over the bare shoulder pours liquid from an ornate silver-gold vessel onto the lingam, with rudraksha beads and red and gold bangles on the wrist. Behind, large figures in pink-gold silk sarees with white borders and heavy crystal-studded jewellery and shoulder ornaments stand beside gilded decorations, possibly deity murti or figures, and a backdrop of sparkling embellishments fills the frame. The lingam is wet and shines with the poured liquid.2017-02-24