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A photograph of a temple abhishekam at the Dhyanapeetam in Bidadi. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a gold ceremonial necklace with a pendant leans over a black stone shivalinga on a tiered black stone base, pouring water from a silver vessel over it while water runs down the stone. Behind him two men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms joined in prayer near a golden oil lamp and a black board listing donors. A corrugated roof, a water tank and a green-and-pink draped deity decorated with marigold garlands sit in the background.

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December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a stone shivalinga on a black stone base. A person in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair pours water from a copper pot over the linga, water spilling down onto the base. Garlands of orange and yellow flowers hang on the right beside a pink and green cloth. A brass oil lamp stands behind the linga, and a tiled-roof building with a black board listing devotees' names is behind. Two men with folded hands in white clothing watch at the left edge.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31Two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand at a black stone Shiva lingam on a lotus-shaped black stone yoni pedestal, pouring water from silver vessels during abhishekam. One wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, the other a cord necklace. A brass oil lamp with a tall stand, flower garlands in orange and yellow, and green and pink cloth drapes sit beside the lingam. A corrugated roof and a water tank appear behind, with a small silver pyramid-shaped object in the foreground. Water runs down the pedestal.2008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31December 31 20082008-12-31April 07 20082008-04-07A photograph of an abhishekam at a temple shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth, a flower garland and a red tilak, pours water from a brass vessel over a tall black Shivalinga set on a dark stone yoni base, which is decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. To the left, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl holds a basket with leaves, and a silver vessel is visible nearby. To the right stands a golden deity murti draped in red, orange and green cloth with gold embroidery. Several devotees in white and orange stand behind. A roof frame is hung with marigold garlands and a water tank is visible outside.2007-01-01December 31 20082008-12-31A woman in a teal and gold sari pours water from a brass vessel over a large dark stone Shivalingam set on a tiered lotus-shaped yoni base during abhishekam in a temple hall. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala and yellow sash stands behind her with hands folded. A saffron-orange cloth hangs at right, and a brass kalasha sits on a table at left. A wall board reads Dhyanapeetam with donor names.2010-01-17A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead pours water from a brass kalasha over a black stone shivalinga on a stepped peetha inside a temple. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a long necklace of rudraksha beads and gold ornaments, which marks him as a probable Swamiji (appearance cues: long hair, ornate gold and rudraksha adornment, saffron clothing). Water splashes over the linga, which is the abhishekam ritual. Behind him, other saffron-clad people stand near the linga, and a figure in a red sari sits at the right. Flower garlands in red, yellow and purple hang above, and a red-and-gold silk cloth drapes the deity area. At left, a man in orange bends forward beside a white marble statue and a brass lamp. Grey temple pillars with carved detail frame the scene.2010-02-12December 31 20082008-12-31