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Photograph of an ornate golden temple shrine during an abhishekam ritual. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti stands at the centre pouring liquid over a dark stone shivalinga-style lingam on a raised platform. Behind it stand two large deity murti figures in red, blue and gold drapery with garlands, crowns and rudraksha-style necklaces. Flanking the shrine are golden standing figures with flower garlands, brass oil lamps and red curtains. Two attendants in orange robes stand at left. A gold-lettered caption reads Upasandhi kala Abhishekam, 11 Mar 2022.

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ADIKAILASA on 3/11/20222022-03-11A temple abhishekam scene before ornate gold-framed shrine figures. A bare-chested priest in an orange dhoti and shawl, with a sacred thread and rudraksha bead wrap, stands at the center pouring or offering from a small vessel onto a black stone Shivalinga on a round yoni-pitha base. Behind him, large gold-toned deity murtis wear layered jewelled necklaces, crowns and colourful garments against red drapes and a purple cloth. Flanking figures include a standing guardian with a staff and a seated figure in red and gold with a red turban. Gold lamp stands surround the shrine. A small orange-capped person appears at the top left corner.2022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 2/18/20222022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 3/14/20222022-03-14ADIKAILASA on 3/11/20222022-03-11A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with sacred thread and rudraksha bracelet, bends at a golden arch to pour liquid over a blue shivalinga during an abhishekam. Behind him stand large golden deity murtis in red and orange garments, one holding a trident and one with a bejewelled blue-and-gold crown; a standing attendant on the left holds a staff. Gold ornaments and yellow cloth frame the altar, and a golden sculpted face ornaments the arch. A small inset portrait appears at the top left corner. The scene is a temple ritual at a shrine.2022-02-18ADIKAILASA on 3/11/20222022-03-11ADIKAILASA on 2/12/20222022-02-12ADIKAILASA on 3/14/20222022-03-14 +2 copiesADIKAILASA on 2/15/20222022-02-15ADIKAILASA on 3/10/20222022-03-10A photograph of a Kalasandhi abhishekam at a temple shrine. A devotee with long dreadlocks and an orange cloth draped over his shoulder stands with his back to the camera, pouring offerings over a dark black shivalinga on a stone yoni-peetha base. Behind the lingam stand golden deity murtis with crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in a blue and green dress and another in a red-and-green robe. Flanking the scene are tall golden oil lamps, and to the right a statue in orange robes with a red head wrap and heavy jewelled necklace stands beside them. Red curtains and gilded arches frame the shrine. A gold caption reads Kalasandhi Abhishekam, 10 Mar 2022.2022-03-10