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Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone lingam set in a sunken circular basin. A figure in orange robes stands on a metal staircase and pours liquid from a brass vessel onto the top of the lingam, with a dark stream running down its sides. A second orange-robed person in a saffron shawl with a rudraksha mala stands on the platform below, and a white-clad attendant in dhoti stands nearby beside brass pots and a flower garland. Hundreds of devotees in white dhotis and saris sit on tiered red steps and along the edge. A multi-storey concrete building and trees form the background under an overcast sky.

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A photograph of a large black dome-shaped lingam being bathed during an abhishekam on a raised metal platform with stairs. A bald man in an orange robe with an orange-and-white beaded mala stands on the platform, and a woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl stands on the stairs beside a floral garland and brass pots. Behind them a large crowd of devotees dressed in white sits on red tiered seating in front of a concrete building. The orange-robed man has shaved head and appears to be a priest officiating; his identity is not established from appearance. a person candidate present but unclear.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.2010-07-25A large black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands in the foreground on a water basin at an outdoor ashram courtyard. On a raised metal platform beside it, a bald man in an orange robe with a saffron garland stands and holds a ritual item, while a woman in an orange sari stands behind him and holds a small brass lamp over the lingam. A third figure in white and yellow. Rows of seated devotees dressed in white fill the terraced steps and the area around the platform, with floral garlands and brass vessels at the lower left. Behind them are an unfinished concrete building, palm trees and green hills under an overcast sky, indicating an abhishekam or puja ceremony.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam on a stepped platform with red metal railings. A figure in orange robes with a long dark hair pours liquid from a golden vessel over the top of the lingam, and rose petals are scattered on it. Beside them, a bald man in orange robes and a gold necklace stands on the steps, and a man in white dhoti and orange shawl attends to floral offerings and brass vessels on a tray at the lower left. Behind them a large crowd of devotees dressed in white fills the terrace, with a concrete building and trees in the background.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.2010-07-25A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam set on a raised platform. A figure with long dark hair and an orange robe stands on the metal platform, pouring liquid from a gold vessel onto the top of the lingam, which is decorated with flowers. Beside them, a second person in an orange robe with a garland stands on the steps, holding a brass vessel. A man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at the left with a flower arrangement and brass lamps on the platform. Behind, a large crowd of people dressed in white sits on terraced seating in front of a concrete building and green trees.2010-07-25A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black dome-shaped lingam set on a raised platform. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes stands on the metal steps and pours a golden vessel over the top of the black lingam, with offerings and flower petals on its surface. A bald, saffron-robed priest stands on the steps with one hand on the railing, and a saffron-clad assistant holds a basket of offerings beside him, while a white-clad attendant bends low at the foot of the steps. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white and colourful saris sits on the grass beneath trees and a hillside with white buildings. The scene is a public ritual in daylight.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.2010-07-25Outdoor 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.2010-07-25Outdoor abhishekam at a large black cylindrical lingam on a raised platform with red-painted steps. A woman with long dark hair in an orange saffron garment pours liquid from a golden pot over the top of the black lingam, and liquid streams down its sides. Beside her on a metal railing platform, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands next to another orange-clad figure. Below, a man in white dhoti stands on the steps, and an assistant in white clothes works near flower garlands and offerings. Audience members in white, cream and bright saris sit on the red steps, with green trees and houses behind.2010-07-25A 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.2010-07-25