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February 19 2015

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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.2017-02-24A 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 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA close photograph of a dark stone lingam on a round base, with a yellow turmeric or sacred paste poured in streaks down its surface. A bare arm with white-painted marks and rudraksha and beaded bracelets reaches in from the left, a hand touching the lingam during abhishekam. To the right, a figure in a green and red silk skirt with gold border and a jewelled waist belt stands among colourful striped cloth and white and yellow flower garlands. A gold ornamental vessel sits at the lower left.2018-02-13A 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 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 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesNovember 28 20142014-11-28A 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.2015-02-17February 13 20182018-02-13February 17 20152015-02-17