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Women in matching orange saris with gold borders stand in a line on red-tiered steps, pouring water from gold-tipped vessels over black lingams arranged along the stone. Several hold brass pots and gold-tipped vessels; the woman at left wears a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark. Red buildings, a tree and a fence are behind them, with a few people in white in the background.

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June 03 20132013-06-03A row of women in orange saris with yellow borders stands on red stone steps, pouring water from brass vessels and spouts over black stone shivalingams set in a line. Several wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads. Behind them, more figures in white and orange move along the steps beside a red building and a metal railing, with potted plants along the top tier. Abhishekam of lingams appears to be underway.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03Several women in matching orange saris with gold borders stand in a row pouring water or milk from gold conical vessels over black Shiva lingams set on a stepped red terrace lined with small stone lingams and potted plants. Their hair is tied back, some wear rudraksha malas and bindis, and one woman in the foreground has grey hair and wears glasses. Behind them, figures in white saris continue the same abhishekam ritual on the steps. The scene reads as a temple abhishekam being performed by devotees, with no clearly identifiable Swamiji present.2013-06-03A row of women in orange saris with thin gold borders stand outdoors pouring water from long golden vessels over black stone shivalingams set on tiers of red steps lined with small stone lingams. Several women wear rudraksha malas, bangles, and sindoor-style forehead marks. Behind them, white-clad devotees and potted plants are visible, along with a white statue near a metal fence.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A photograph of six women in saffron-orange saree with yellow borders and rudraksha malas standing on red stepped terraces, each beside a dark black shivalinga on a yoni-shaped pedestal with small metal bowls at their feet. Several women hold small brass vessels or cups and pour or offer liquid over the lingas. Rows of smaller stone lingas line the steps behind them. The women are the only visible people, and none of them is identifiable as a person, so no a person candidate is present.2013-06-03Women in saffron-orange sarees with yellow borders sit in a row on red-painted stepped tiers, pouring water from long golden conical vessels over black stone lingams. Rows of smaller stone lingams line the steps behind them, and a pink flower rests on one lingam. The women have white tilak marks on their foreheads, dark hair in buns, rudraksha malas on their wrists, and some wear beaded necklaces. The scene depicts a Rudra abhishekam ritual with lingams being bathed.2013-06-06Two women in orange saris with yellow borders sit on red stone steps beside black stone shivalingams, each topped with a small flower. Both wear white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, rudraksha malas around their necks, and bangles. The woman on the right raises a long golden horn-shaped instrument in her right hand while her left hand rests near the lingam, and the woman on the left holds a similar golden horn upward. Tiered stone pedestals with rounded tops line the steps behind them, and small brass pots sit at the lower left. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style ritual at a temple stepped tank setting.2013-06-10 +1 copiesWomen in saffron-orange sarees with yellow borders and rudraksha malas sit in a row on red stone steps, performing a Rudrabhishekam-style ritual. Each holds a small brass oil lamp or bell-like vessel while seated before rows of black stone shivalinga with pink flower offerings on top. White tilak marks decorate some foreheads, and a pink marker and blurred figures appear in the background.2013-06-08June 04 20132013-06-04Five women in orange saris with gold borders stand in a row on red stone steps lined with small black Shivalinga stones on pedestals. Each woman wears a rudraksha mala and holds a small brass or metal vessel and a stick-like object in her hands, standing before the lingas. Dress and steps are red and orange throughout, a shrine-like setting for ritual abhishekam-style worship.2013-06-03