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A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with white sacred markings on his upper arms and forehead, pours liquid from a small vessel over a dark black Shiva lingam set on a dark pedestal base. Behind it stands a gilded arch framing a red-and-gold draped deity murti, with a golden peacock motif and ornate decorations. Red flower petals lie on the base and the setting is a richly decorated temple sanctum, consistent with Kaalasandhi abhishekam.

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A priest bare-chested in an orange-saffron cloth with white vibhuti marks on his arms and forehead performs a Kaalasandhi Abhishekam at a dark stone Shiva lingam set on a yellow cloth-draped base. He holds a small ritual vessel or spoon over the lingam. Behind the golden arched frame stands a deity murti dressed in a red sari with gold border, adorned with gold jewellery and garlands, and a golden hand gesture is visible above. Red flower petals lie on the floor. The ornate temple backdrop has gold and red embroidered textiles. A small inset portrait of a saffron-robed figure appears in the top left corner.2022-02-12ADIKAILASA on 2/12/20222022-02-12A photograph of a Kalasandhi Abhishekam in a temple sanctum. A standing priest, seen from behind and partly bare-chested, wears orange cloth draped over his shoulders and holds his hands in anjali near a tall stone shivalinga set on a dark pedestal. Behind him, gold-framed niches hold a red and gold deity murti and a gilded figure in red and orange robes with a red turban and bead necklace. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand at the left edge, with red and gold drapery and a gold makara-style arch framing the scene.2022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/12/20222022-02-12ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a gilded shrine. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, holding a brass plate or vessel over a dark stone Shiva lingam set on a blue-black yoni-peetha base. Behind the lingam, a red and gold cloth and ornate gold arch frame the sanctum, with a golden kalasha-like finial and a golden trident and ritual implements visible. The priest wears a rudraksha mala and white sacred ash markings on his arm. Only the priest is physically present.2022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18A photograph of a Kalasandhi abhishekam in a temple sanctum. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha mala and white horizontal markings on his arms, stands with his back to the camera pouring liquid from a vessel over a dark stone shivalingam on a black yoni-pitha base. Behind him, large gilded deity murtis wear red garments and heavy jewellery, and a gilded standing statue of a saint in a red turban and bead necklace stands with hands folded at right. Gold ornate arches and red drapes frame the scene, with flower petals scattered on the base.2022-02-18A priest in saffron-orange dress with bare upper body and white sacred markings on the arms performs abhishekam to a tall black Shiva linga standing on a dark stone yoni peetha. He wears layered red and orange beaded malas and bangles and holds a small ritual item over the linga. Behind him, gold-framed shrine decorations, yellow drapery and red cloth surround the deity. The lower frame carries a caption reading Sayankala Abhishekam, 18 Feb 2022, and copyright text.2022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18