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September 29 2009

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October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09March 26 20172017-03-26June 10 20132013-06-10Outdoor abhishekam of a large black Shiva lingam wrapped with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. A priest in an orange saffron garment stands on a metal staircase platform pouring water from a brass vessel over the top of the lingam, water streaming down its dark surface. A second attendant in white dhoti and white upper cloth, with a sacred thread, stands on the left with hands folded in prayer. Behind them are tiered red-brick steps lined with potted green plants and a grey multi-storey building. The lingam sits in a circular stone basin, with a golden yoni-style pedestal and white ornamental panels at its base.2011-11-25A large black stone linga is being bathed with water at an outdoor site with tiered red-and-white seating. Water streams over the linga's rounded top and down its base. Three gold-coloured ornamental draped garlands with red and green trim hang on the lingam's front. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings at the left, pouring water or offerings. One man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the top of the platform beside another figure, holding a vessel. Behind the scene is an unfinished multi-storey concrete building with exposed rebar and grey-cloudy sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a wide dark stone yoni-pitha basin at a temple tank, with water flowing down the sides. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand around it: one saffron-clad priest at the front right gestures toward the linga, another in orange stands at left beside a tall brass pole, and a few in white or light shirts and pants stand nearby. Five large brass vessels sit on the platform ahead, and a metal staircase with a drum-like structure rises at left. Red-and-white striped platform edges, rows of red stone seating and orange flags complete the setting. a person not clearly identifiable from appearance, so presented as a generic priest-led abhishekam scene.2017-03-26October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black lingam with a silver-banded stone yoni-pitha base and garlands of yellow and orange flowers stands in the foreground on a red-tiled terrace lined with small black lingams. Five men in white dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, one holding a flower garland. A man in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha beads stands among them, appearing to offer garlands or perform worship at the lingam. Unfinished concrete block buildings with bamboo scaffolding rise behind, indicating an outdoor ritual abhishekam setting.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large dark grey stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-peetha base is being bathed in milk-like liquid poured down its surface, with water spouting from the spout of the peetha. A garland of red, white and green flowers hangs on the lingam. On the red-tiered stone steps behind, several figures in saffron and orange robes stand on the stairs and platform, and a figure in a saffron robe and a figure in a red-orange sari stand at the top beside the lingam. Rows of small lamps line the right-side steps and the platform rails. A pale grey signboard is affixed to the lingam.2013-06-10