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A photograph of an abhishekam being performed at night before a large Shiva linga. A person in a red-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala across the chest, gold bangles, and a rudraksha headband, pours milk from a silver vessel over a dark stone linga, which splashes white liquid upward. Behind the linga stands a deity murti decorated with fresh flower garlands in yellow, pink and magenta, and red and gold drapery. Another person in saffron clothing and a bald-headed attendant in white appear at the left edge.

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February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA person in a reddish-brown and gold dhoti or wrap pours water from a silver vessel over a dark stone Shivalingam during abhishekam. Water splashes around the black base. The person wears a rudraksha mala with bead necklaces, a rudraksha headband, gold bangles and an earring. Behind the lingam are garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers and a red cloth. A second person in a red-brown garment is partly visible at the lower left, and a carved stone pillar appears at the top.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photo of an abhishekam being performed before a deity murti decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. A priest in a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala, with gold bangles and gold necklace, pours liquid from a vessel onto the murti, and water cascades down the stone base. Beside him, a second priest with a shaved head wears a rudraksha mala and red-orange cloth, watching. A gold-coloured figure and red cloth are visible at the right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at night. A person in an orange-red dhoti and wrap, wearing a rudraksha mala across the chest, a red flower headband, gold armlets and bangles, pours water from a silver vessel over a dark stone shivalingam. Water splashes in an arc. Behind, a tall pillar of colourful garlands in yellow, red, purple and white hangs beside a red-and-gold cloth. A second person in similar saffron-red clothing stands at left, partly visible, holding a vessel.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at night. A man with a rudraksha headband and rudraksha mala wears a dark red garment with gold border and a maroon wrap, with gold armlets and bangles. He pours milky liquid from a silver-rimmed vessel over a black linga, the liquid splashing widely. Behind him are garlands of marigolds and roses in pink, yellow and orange, a red-and-orange cloth, and another robed attendant. Another man stands at left in saffron-brown robes. A red-clad figure with gold trim appears at right. The scene is lit warmly against a dark background.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA photograph of an abhishekam at a Shiva lingam during a night ritual. A woman with a rudraksha headband and a long rudraksha mala draped over her shoulders pours milk from a silver vessel over a dark stone lingam set on a base. Her outfit is a maroon and gold-bordered wrap with gold armlets. Behind her, a man in a reddish-orange garment also helps with the ritual. Tall garlands of marigolds and pink flowers, along with gold cloth, decorate the background. The lingam is set on a dark platform, and white liquid splashes around it.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA woman in a red and gold sari with a rudraksha mala and a rudraksha headband pours water from a brass vessel over a tall shivalinga during an abhishekam. Water splashes around the stone. Behind her, a pillar is wrapped in red, yellow and pink flower garlands, and a second attendant in orange cloth stands nearby. A dark stage and a wooden frame form the setting. Another person in red robes bends at the left edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual abhishekam at a black stone Shivalingam on a dark pedestal. A woman in a red and gold saffron-toned sari with a rudraksha mala headband and multiple rudraksha necklaces pours milky liquid from a brass vessel onto the lingam. Beside her a bald man in an orange-red dhoti and rudraksha mala holds a coconut shell, and another attendant stands at the left in red garments. Behind the lingam stands a tall garland of yellow, orange, pink and red flowers, with a red cloth draped nearby and a golden sandal-style footwear at the right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copies