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A photo of a bespectacled man in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace pouring water from a copper vessel over a dark cylindrical Shiva lingam during an abhishekam. A red tilak marks his forehead. Behind the lingam stands a golden deity murti with an orange headcloth, garlanded with green, red and white flowers, with a rudraksha mala. Yellow and white garlands frame the altar, and a red curtain hangs in the background.

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A shaven-headed man in a saffron-orange robe with maroon borders and a large gold pendant necklace pours liquid from a small vessel onto a dark black stone lingam on a stage. He wears wire-rimmed glasses and a gold bangle, and his right arm extends across the scene. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with orange drapery, and to the right are gold statues of an elaborately decorated figure. White and red-and-yellow garlands hang on the pillars, and a green and red patterned panel with a yellow floral motif stands at the top left.November 15 20072007-11-15A shaven-headed man in saffron-orange robes and thin-framed glasses stands at left, performing a ritual over a black stone lingam on a pedestal. He holds a white cloth in his right hand while pressing his other hand onto a gold-coloured deity murti or sculpture wearing an orange headcloth and a rudraksha mala. A gold ceremonial necklace hangs on his chest. Behind them, decorated pillars are wrapped in white, red, yellow and green flower garlands, with embroidered panels showing elephants and a flower motif, and a gilded golden figure with raised arm stands at right.A photograph of a shaven-headed priest in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing gold chains and bangles and gold-rimmed glasses, pouring or offering something from a white cloth over a black stone Shiva lingam set in a dark black circular peetha. Behind it stands a gold deity murti with a tall crown, rudraksha and bead necklaces, and a tiger-skin dhoti, posed with a trident, beside coloured garland swags of red, green, yellow and white and a blue-clad figure on the right. The scene reads as lingam abhishekam at a temple.2007-11-15A photograph of a bald man in glasses and an orange saffron robe pouring water from two white-netted metal vessels over a black stone shivalingam. He wears a gold necklace with a pendant and a rudraksha-style bracelet on his wrist. Behind him stands a golden deity murti with a golden crown, garlands in white, red and green, and a golden flower backdrop. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed.2007-11-15November 15 20072007-11-15A man in saffron-orange robes stands beside a black stone lingam on a dark pedestal, pouring or wiping it with a white cloth held in his right hand. He wears a gold pendant necklace, a gold bangle on his wrist, and wire-rimmed glasses. Behind him stand gilded deity figures draped with garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers, and a figure in an orange turban and robes. Crimson drapery hangs in the background, and a brass ritual object sits to the left of the lingam. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam setting.A photograph of a man in saffron-orange robes pouring water over a black stone Shivalinga on a lotus-shaped black base in a temple setting. He wears a gold necklace and gold bangles, and his head is shaved. Behind him stand gold deity statues draped in garlands of red, white, yellow and green flowers, along with a golden arch and a gold kalasha. A young assistant in white dhoti sits at the left beside a wooden table holding a brass bowl. The scene suggests abhishekam, the ritual bathing of a Shivalinga.A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace and glasses, bends over to pour water from a brass pot over a large black stone Shiva lingam set in a black yoni-peetha base on a tiled platform. Water flows down the lingam. Behind are golden deity murtis, one of a dancing form and one of a seated figure in a turban, decorated with red, white and green flower garlands. A standing deity murti on the right wears a purple garment and many gold necklaces. A small brass lamp and a brass kalasha-like vessel stand at the edge. A man in white stands at left beside a table with offerings. This appears to be an abhishekam of the lingam.A photograph of a ritual abhishekam in a temple setting. A man in orange saffron robes with a white forehead band and red bindi pours water from a large brass vessel over a small metal yantra-like object on a tiled platform. He wears a long necklace of rudraksha beads with gold accents. Another figure in orange robes stands at the left edge, partially visible. Behind are garlands of purple and white flowers, gold ornaments and brass items on a shelf. Printed copyright text appears at the lower right.2009-10-17A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in saffron-orange robes with a maroon-edged shawl over the shoulder and a long gold-beaded necklace. He leans forward with his right hand holding a large gold kalasha pot, pouring water over a dark stone lingam set on a black stone pedestal. A small golden figure stands at the base of the lingam. Behind are garlands of yellow, white and multicoloured flowers, a golden deity figure and a gold-and-brown tiger-patterned statue. A small framed picture sits to the left, and a brass oil lamp is on the right. The scene shows abhishekam being performed.2008-05-02A photograph of a temple shrine with a black stone Shivalinga on a lotus-shaped black pedestal being bathed. A bald man in an saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace and wrist bangles, pours liquid from a small clear vessel over the linga while another person's hand holds a lit oil lamp from the lower left. Behind them stand gold-coloured deity statues garlanded with green, white and red flower strands, and a deity figure in pink and green garlands and gold jewellery. Gold-framed arches and a dark red curtain frame the scene, with a silver lamp stand at left.2007-11-15