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A photograph of an abhishekam at a dark, glossy stone lingam set on a base in the foreground. A person in a rust-brown cloth wrapped over the bare shoulder pours liquid from an ornate silver-gold vessel onto the lingam, with rudraksha beads and red and gold bangles on the wrist. Behind, large figures in pink-gold silk sarees with white borders and heavy crystal-studded jewellery and shoulder ornaments stand beside gilded decorations, possibly deity murti or figures, and a backdrop of sparkling embellishments fills the frame. The lingam is wet and shines with the poured liquid.

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A dark, glossy Shivalinga is being anointed with a thin stream of liquid poured from above by a priest in a rust-red wrap who has a shaved-head and gold crown visible at the top. Behind the lingam, figures in ornate pink and gold silk saris with sparkling jewelled necklaces and sequined ornaments stand in a decorated setting.2017-02-24February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a dark black stone lingam set on a round stone base. A priest in white dhoti with a gold ornament at his waist pours liquid from a silver vessel or spout over the lingam. Behind it, a seated figure wears a red and orange silk garment with gold brocade and a red and yellow flower garland with white flowers, resting on a gold-coloured throne or seat. A blue curtain and ornate gold-patterned panel form the backdrop.2011-09-13Close view of a dark wet Shivalinga being bathed in abhishekam at a temple ritual. A figure with long dreadlocked black hair and a rust-orange wrap stands with bare back, hands resting on the linga. Beside them a figure in a rich orange-gold brocade blouse, heavy jewelled necklaces and gold armlets stands near a glittering gold-and-white decorated deity murti. Marigold and red flower garlands hang in the background. At lower right a man with wet hair bends over, pouring or receiving the water.2017-02-24A temple abhishekam at a large golden shivalinga on a black stone yoni-peetha before a gilded deity murti with a red-and-gold sari and heavy gold jewellery. A man with bare upper body, red-and-gold dhoti and a red flower garland pours liquid from a silver vessel over the linga, while a second priest in a dark dhoti and a third person at left, all with gold bangles, assist. Marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow and purple frame the altar, and a brass lamp stands at right.2015-02-17A man in orange-red saffron garments and a matching orange head cloth pours water from a silver vessel over a dark black Shivalinga during abhishekam. Rudraksha malas hang across his bare chest and wrists, and he wears beaded bracelets. Behind him, a tall wall of flower garlands in yellow, white, red and purple frames golden deity murtis adorned with jewelled ornaments and bright silk. A second person with a bare back and white thread stands at the lower right, observing the ritual. a person appearance cues include the saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and the active role of performing the abhishekam, though the face is not clearly distinct at this scale.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24Close photo of a ritual abhishekam in progress. A bare-armed person in a rust-coloured dhoti and beaded rudraksha malas pours a thick, greenish-brown liquid from a silver-patterned vessel, the liquid falling in a dense stream. Beside them, figures in pink and gold brocade with sequined, jewelled shoulder pieces and white lower garments stand near the flow, dressed in ceremonial finery. Blurred gold and silver adornments fill the background.2017-02-24December 20 20182018-12-20Close view of a black Shivalingam being anointed during abhishekam. A white and yellow liquid runs down the dark stone, with a red mark on its upper side. A bare-armed priest in a rust-red dhoti wears wooden rudraksha bracelets and red thread bands, and pours or touches the lingam with his right hand. Behind the lingam are garlands of red and white flowers, gold and crystal decorations, and a white cloth with gold border. At right, a woman in an orange-gold silk sari with ornate jewelled blouse and gold belt stands beside the lingam. The setting is a temple-like shrine with festive floral decoration.2017-02-24February 24 20172017-02-24A figure in a rust-orange wrap and matching headwear, with long dark dreadlocked hair, pours milk from a white vessel over a dark stone shivalingam at the lower centre of the frame. Beside him a woman in a gold and maroon brocade blouse and pleated silk skirt, heavily adorned with white and jewelled necklaces and armlets, stands at the lingam. Behind them a large deity murti with golden hands and elaborate jewelled necklaces is decorated with garlands. The bare-shouldered figure's rudraksha-style bracelets and wrap are visible; the image shows an abhishekam being performed.2017-02-24