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A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple shrine during a Kalasandhi abhishekam. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, pouring liquid from a golden vessel over a dark lingam on a black stone base. Behind him are large golden deity murtis wearing jeweled necklaces, red and blue garments, and a golden arch framing the sanctum. Red curtains hang behind the arch, and tall brass lamp stands flank the scene. A small painted portrait labelled with the name appears at the upper left corner. The caption reads Kalasandhi Abhishekam, 11 Mar 2022.

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ADIKAILASA on 3/11/20222022-03-11A temple abhishekam scene before ornate gold-framed shrine figures. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread and rudraksha bead wrap, stands at the center pouring or offering from a small vessel onto a black stone Shivalinga on a round yoni-pitha base. Behind him, large gold-toned deity murtis wear layered jewelled necklaces, crowns and colourful garments against red drapes and a purple cloth. Flanking figures include a standing guardian with a staff and a seated figure in red and gold with a red turban. Gold lamp stands surround the shrine. A small orange-capped person appears at the top left corner.2022-03-11A temple shrine scene with ornate gold arches framing deity murti decorated with jewelled necklaces, crowns and colourful garments, backed by red drapes. In the foreground a bare-backed priest in orange cloth stands at a shivalingam-like stone base, holding a small lamp or tray toward the deity. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, and a standing attendant in orange and rudraksha-style garlands is at the left. The caption reads Kalasandhi Abhishekam, 11 Mar 2022.2022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 3/11/20222022-03-11Photo 99187722022-03-14 +2 copiesADIKAILASA on 3/14/20222022-03-14A photograph of a golden-arched temple shrine lit by oil lamps, with red drapes behind two deity murti figures, one with a tall crown and one with a conical cap, both adorned with jewelled necklaces. In the centre, a bare-chested young priest in saffron cloth with a long braid pours water over a white lingam-like object on a black stone base, performing abhishekam. Two more statues flank the shrine: a figure holding a staff and a figure in red with an ornate jewelled necklace, with a yellow cloth draped below. A caption at the bottom reads Ushaatkala Abhishekam || 11 Mar 2022, indicating the morning ritual.2022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 3/10/20222022-03-10A photograph of a Sayankala Abhishekam at a temple shrine. A priest with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange dhoti with a rudraksha mala, pours liquid from a brass vessel over a dark stone shivalingam set on a black pedestal. Behind him, gilded deity figures with red and orange garments, gold jewellery and a trident stand before a red curtain. Golden arches frame the shrine, and a figure in red and gold attire stands at the right. A caption at the bottom reads Sayankala Abhishekam, 18 Feb 2022.2022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 3/14/20222022-03-14ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15A young priest in saffron-orange dhoti stands bare-chested at a shrine, pouring water over a dark stone shivalinga on a pedestal during an Ushaatkala Abhishekam. Behind him are two large deity murtis with ornate gold crowns, white and gold garlands, and draped red cloth. Two standing attendants flank the scene: one on the left with a dark turban-like crown and rudraksha-style garlands, and one on the right in red and saffron clothing with a silver-trimmed garland. Tall brass lamps with oil lamps stand on both sides, and a gilded arch frames the shrine.2022-03-11 +1 copies