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Photograph of an abhishekam in progress at a temple-style altar. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in orange-red dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold armlets pours water from a white vessel over a deity murti. Water cascades down a dark stone lingam-like form. Behind it stands a tall decorated backdrop of marigolds and purple, red and yellow flowers with gold ornaments and a red-and-gold turban-shaped crown. A second assistant in maroon garments stands beside him. Warm lamp lighting.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA woman in a red and gold saffron-toned wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala over her shoulders and a rudraksha headband, pours water from a white conch-shaped vessel over a dark black Shiva lingam on a tiered base. Water splashes around the lingam in an abhishekam. Behind her, a second person in orange-red clothing stands near the lingam, and floral garlands in pink, yellow and red hang on the right. Gold bangles and a golden necklace are visible. The setting appears to be a dimly lit temple shrine.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA woman in a maroon and gold silk sari with a rudraksha bead headband and rudraksha mala necklace pours milk from a metal vessel over a tall black Shivalinga on a black stone yoni pedestal. Behind her, a bald man in a red-orange shawl with gold trim assists at the linga. To the right, a shrine is decorated with marigold and pink flower garlands, and a gilded ceremonial vessel is partly visible. The scene is an abhishekam ritual with milk flowing down the linga, with flower petals scattered on the floor.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNight abhishekam at a Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, and purple. A woman in a red-brown sari with a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala pours water from a silver vessel over the lingam. Behind her, a bald man in a rust-coloured dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a silver pot and watches. Gold and pearl ornaments hang on a deity murti at right, draped in a deep red and gold cloth. The setting is a temple shrine with a dark background.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a Shivalinga abhishekam at night. A man bare-chested, wearing a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold armlets, pours a golden liquid from a silver vessel over a dark black Shivalinga. A second man in rust-orange and saffron cloth stands at left, and a third figure in orange clothing stands behind. The linga stands before a wall of dense garlands of red, yellow, purple and orange flowers, with a golden deity murti and a pink-and-gold cloth beside it. The scene reads as a Maha Shivaratri night ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copies