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Outdoor 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.

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Outdoor 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 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 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 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.2010-07-25A 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 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.2010-07-25Outdoor 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 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 dome-shaped lingam-like shrine on stone steps. A woman in orange robes with long dark hair pours a thick golden liquid from a brass pot over the dome, with rose petals scattered on it. Beside her, a bald man in saffron robes with a gold necklace gestures with his hand while standing on a metal railing platform holding a tray of flowers. Another man in orange with a gold necklace and a white-clad helper bend near a garland of flowers at the lower left. Behind them, a seated crowd of devotees in white and colourful saris watches, with green trees and a hillside in 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 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.2010-07-25June 03 20132013-06-03