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Night photo of an abhishekam on a golden-yellow deity murti, its face and body streaked and dripping with turmeric-yellow liquid. A marigold garland hangs around its neck and its hands are raised. At the right edge, a bare-chested priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and a rudraksha mala on his wrist pours liquid from a vessel overhead. Blurred multicoloured string lights and a seated audience fill the background.

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December 11 20162016-12-11December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesClose photograph of a turmeric-yellow liquid being poured over a dark green statue or linga during an abhishekam. Thick yellow fluid cascades down in sheets and splashes, with green-tinged streaks visible in the flow. At left, a person in a maroon sari with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and bangles pours from a vessel. Behind, a figure in a sparkling embellished pink and gold garment with beadwork at the shoulders stands near other devotees in ornate ceremonial clothing. Warm stage lighting highlights the ritual.2017-02-24December 08 20162016-12-08December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesDecember 08 20162016-12-08A close action photo of an abhishekam: a figure in orange robes with a gold-brown necklace of beads pours golden liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone linga. Thick yellow-gold liquid cascades down the stone, blurred by motion. A blurred orange-robed figure stands behind, and a polished brass lamp stand with a lit flame appears at right against a black background.2010-02-12A photograph of a temple abhishekam in progress. A man with long, voluminous dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead stands at left, wearing an orange sleeveless top, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and a rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. He tilts a silver-gold kalasha pot with both hands, pouring a stream of yellow liquid down onto a tall linga-shaped stone. Other saffron-robed people stand behind him. On the right, a red and gold silk sari-draped figure and a garland of yellow and purple flowers hang near a brass lamp stand. The background is dark.2010-02-12A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti with a maroon border stands bare-chested, wearing a rudraksha mala and a sacred thread, and pours liquid from a gold kalasha onto a bronze deity murti. The murti wears a pink and purple flower garland and a crown, and the liquid splashes over its golden body and base. Behind them are a black canopy, metal railings and orange flags.2016-11-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a large Shivalingam being bathed in a thick yellow liquid. In the foreground at left, a person in a maroon garment and beaded mala holds a long-handled vessel pouring the liquid. At right, a figure in a pink and gold embroidered sari with a sequined shoulder ornament stands beside the lingam. Other attendees in gold and pink silk stand in the background, with a brass lamp visible at left. The scene captures a rudrabhishekam ritual.2017-02-24March 04 20192019-03-04