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Outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam under an overcast sky. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands on a metal platform, extending one hand toward the top of the black lingam, which is decorated with pink and white flower petals. Beside him, another saffron-robed man with a shaved head holds a vessel and pours liquid over the stone, and water sprays from the lingam. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at right holding a floral garland. Below, a large crowd of devotees in white and colourful saris sits on red stone steps and terraces, with trees and a green water tank in the background.

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A large black dome-shaped Shiva lingam stands on the left, decorated with pink and white flower petals on top, while water sprays from a pouring vessel. Three figures in saffron-orange robes stand on a red metal platform: a woman in orange with long dark hair pours liquid from a white kalasha-like pot onto the lingam, a bald man in orange with a red garland stands beside a man in orange who holds offerings. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a red garland stands at the platform's right edge. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees in white and colourful clothes stands on red stadium-style steps, with green trees and a water tank in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual performed at an outdoor site.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam on a raised platform. A woman in orange sari with a beaded necklace stands at the top of the lingam, holding up a flower or offering and scattering petals over the black stone. Beside her, a bald man in orange robes with a saffron shawl and a beaded necklace stands on the platform, and a second person in orange stands by the railing. A man in white dhoti and shawl stands at the lower right, near a flower garland and a brass vessel. Behind them, a large seated crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing fills the stepped seating area, and trees and a water tank appear in the background.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam on a raised platform under an overcast sky. A woman in an orange sari stands on the steps pouring water from a white vessel over the lingam, which is decorated with pink flower petals and a yellow-green leaf. Beside her, two men in saffron-orange robes stand on the metal staircase, one holding a ritual item. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands at right, and a crowd of devotees in white and colourful clothes, many with hands folded in prayer, watches from the stands behind. Trees and a green water tank are visible in the background.2010-07-25A large black polished lingam stands on a platform at an outdoor ritual site, with pink flower petals scattered on its top and water running down its sides. Three saffron-robed men stand on a metal railed staircase beside it: one in an orange cloth reaches up to touch the lingam, another in orange holds a brass vessel, and a bald man in orange with an orange shawl holds a tray of offerings. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange scarf leans in on the right, arranging pink and white flower garlands. Red-tiered seating rows behind are filled with seated devotees in mixed clothing, and spectators in white stand at the edges under palm trees and a grey sky. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on a Shiva lingam.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black linga on a red-stepped platform. Standing on a raised metal-railed platform, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes holds a brass puja lamp or kalasha-style vessel aloft toward the linga, which is draped with pink flower petals and garlands. Beside him, a second saffron-robed priest stands with a shaved head and a saffron shawl, and a third person in a saffron shawl stands at the rail. A man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at the right edge holding a floral garland. Below, a large crowd of devotees in white and colourful traditional dress fills the stepped grounds under a grey sky.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam on a raised platform with red-cushioned tiers. A long-haired figure in orange robes and an orange shawl with a flower garland stands at the rail, one arm raised in blessing. Beside him an orange-robed man holds a large metal vessel, and a shaven-headed priest in orange pours liquid over the lingam while a man in white dhoti and shawl holds a flower offering. Rose petals cover the lingam top and water sprays in the air. A crowd in white and colourful saris watches from the stands under overcast sky. Swamiji (probable) is the long-haired figure in orange with garland and shawl, at the rail, arm raised in blessing.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam on a raised platform before a crowd of devotees. A woman in a long orange saffron garment pours liquid from a brass vessel over the top of the black lingam, which is decorated with a pink flower. Beside her, a man in orange robes with shaved head kneels on the platform, and a man in white dhoti with an orange-red shawl stands at the lower left near a brass plate of flowers and a bowl. Behind them a dense crowd of devotees, many in white traditional clothes, stands below steps and a grey concrete building with windows. Water splashes down the side of the lingam.2010-07-25Outdoor ritual abhishekam at a large black stone lingam on a raised platform with steps and red railings. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair pours liquid from a golden vessel over the lingam, which is streaked with orange-brown liquid and marigold-like flowers. Beside them stands another person in orange robes with a bald head, a gold necklace and an orange shawl. A person in white dhoti at left holds a flower garland and lit oil lamps on a tray. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white and other colours fills the grounds in front of a concrete building. a person cues: long swept-back hair and saffron robes on the figure pouring the abhishekam; the figure's identity is uncertain.2010-07-25A large black lingam stands on the right, with a golden kalasha pot being poured over it by a figure in orange robes on a raised metal platform. A second orange-robed figure with a shaved head stands beside it, also holding a golden pot. A man in white clothes kneels at the platform's edge beside a floral arrangement and brass vessels. Behind them, a large crowd of devotees in white and other colours sits on red stone steps, and a concrete building and greenery fill the background.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black stone lingam set on red stone steps before a crowd. A bald man in orange robes stands on a red metal scaffold railing beside the lingam, holding its edge. A woman in an orange sari, with long dark hair, pours liquid from a brass vessel over the top of the lingam. Below, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands beside flower garlands and a brass pot on the platform. Many seated devotees in white and colourful saris line the steps, with a green hillside and trees behind.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalingam on a raised platform before a crowd seated on stone steps. A saffron-robed monk with a shaved head and a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace stands on the platform holding a brass pot and a small brass vessel. Beside him a saffron-robed woman with long dark hair pours liquid from a brass pot over the lingam, which is splashed with reddish-brown liquid. Behind the platform a white-clad priest in a white dhoti holds a small offering dish, and brass pots and a flower garland sit at the railing. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white clothes sits in rows, with a grey concrete building and trees in the background.2010-07-25June 03 20132013-06-03