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A photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga with a tall dark-gold cylindrical top rising from a black base, set in a red-tiered open-air amphitheatre with water pooled around the base. A metal staircase and railing climb one side of the linga. Several men in white dhoti and white shawls climb or stand on the stairs and on a platform beside the linga, while one man in saffron/orange robes stands on the top of the linga with his hands on it, apparently performing abhishekam. Garlands in gold and white hang at the base. Grey overcast sky, trees and utility poles behind. a person appearance uncertain; the saffron-robed figure is shaved-headed and not clearly identifiable.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black linga stands in the centre of a red-tiered circular pool, with a black yoni-peetha base and a red-and-white striped platform. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls climb a white metal staircase with red railings toward the linga, where one man in an orange robe stands on top, pouring or tending the linga. Red-and-white striped tiered seating surrounds the water, a green tree and open grassy land lie beyond, and the sky is overcast. Strings of marigold-style garlands and fabric drape from the linga's base.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22 +3 copiesOutdoor abhishekam at a large black linga under a grey overcast sky. A man in saffron-orange robes stands atop the linga pouring liquid from a golden vessel over it. Several men in white dhotis and white upper cloths climb a metal staircase with railings beside the linga, some carrying brass pots. Other white-clad devotees sit on red steps at left, and a tree stands behind the linga. The linga is wrapped with silver bands and draped with gold and green garlands at its base.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large dark stone Shiva linga being bathed on a raised platform under a heavy grey sky. A metal staircase with railings leads up to the platform, where a man in an orange robe stands beside the linga and several people in white dhotis and shawls stand or ascend the steps, some holding brass vessels. Two decorated strips of gold and white ornamental fabric with bead and coin embellishments hang at the base of the linga, and a red-tiered seating area is visible on the left with people in white and red seated along it. A tree stands behind the linga.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large grey Shivalinga being bathed with water streams on an outdoor ritual platform. A tall black pedestal with gold and red garlands sits in front. White-clad priests in dhoti and shawl climb metal staircases and walk along railed platforms carrying vessels for abhishekam. At the top right, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands on the upper platform, possibly a person, with a long pale garment and a raised hand near the linga's upper section. Red-tiered stone steps and a reflecting pool lie below, with a tree and unfinished concrete buildings behind.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling rising from a circular water basin, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers draped over it. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and railed platform around the lingam, some holding small brass vessels, while others stand on the stepped terrace. Red-tiled terraced seating and a grey wall with a cloudy sky form the background. Visible people: about six monks in orange robes, with a few more at the lower left edge.2013-06-04October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished linga stands on a black yoni-pitha base with gold-coloured garlands and gold ornamental drapes in red, yellow and green tones hanging from its base. A tall grey-railed metal staircase rises beside it to a platform where a man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the top, holding a ritual object near the linga. Several men in white dhotis and bare-chested white clothing, some shaved-headed, climb or sit on the red stone steps, one with hands joined in prayer, others holding brass vessels. A cloudy grey sky and green tree sit behind. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual at the linga.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base with silver bands near its top, water pouring over it and a fine mist rising. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a metal staircase platform beside it, raising a gold-coloured vessel above his head in abhishekam. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on the staircase and steps, some holding offering trays or vessels. A gold and green decorated yoni-pitha base is wrapped with garlands in the foreground. Trees and a cloudy sky are behind, with red brick tiers at left.2010-10-22 +1 copies