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Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shiva linga on a yoni-shaped peetha, being bathed with milk and water as part of a linga abhishekam. A man in an orange saffron robe stands on a raised steel platform at the top of the linga, pouring liquid over its crown, while several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand on the metal staircase and platform, some holding brass vessels. The linga has three horizontal silver bands and is decorated with gold-and-red garlands draped around its base. Behind it rises an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar, and in the foreground tiers of red-and-white seating stretch across the frame under a pale sky.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large white linga is being bathed with water poured over it in an abhishekam on a black peetha base decorated with gold-coloured yoni-patta ornaments trimmed with red and green garlands. Behind it, a concrete building under construction with exposed rebar stands against a grey sky. On a metal platform staircase at upper left, a man in an orange robe stands holding a vessel while several men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the steps and platform, tending to the linga. Red-tiered seating fills the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like liquid that streams down its surface during a linga abhishekam. Gold-coloured decorative pieces with red and green trim are draped on the front of the linga. On a metal staircase and platform to the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts hold brass pots and vessels, while a man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the top right pouring liquid from a golden vessel onto the linga. Behind is a half-built concrete structure with exposed rebar and rows of red-cushioned seats in the foreground. Overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large grey-white linga being bathed in milk or liquid that streams down its surface, part of a linga abhishekam. A man in an orange saffron robe stands on a raised metal staircase platform at the right, holding a white bowl or vessel and pouring its contents over the top of the linga. To the left, a second man in white dhoti and shawl stands on the same platform beside brass kalasha pots, gesturing toward the linga. The linga sits on a black base decorated with a gold and silver embellished yoni-pitha band with pink and green trim. Behind them are unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding under a pale sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva linga on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with milk in an outdoor abhishekam at a red-tiered open stadium. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on a steel staircase platform at the top, pouring liquid from a vessel onto the linga's crown. Several men in white dhoti and white shawls stand on the staircase and platform, one raising his hands near his head. The linga is decorated with three gold-toned ornate front ornaments with red and green edging and a white-and-silver band. Unfinished concrete buildings with bamboo scaffolding stand behind the stadium. The sky is overcast.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22A large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base stands in an open outdoor courtyard, with three gold-and-multicolour garlands draped across its front and white horizontal tripundra markings on the lingam. Behind it, a tiered red-and-black stone seating area is visible, and a metal staircase with a platform on the left holds several priests in white dhotis and a man in an orange robe at the top, who appears to be performing a ritual gesture. A partly built concrete structure rises in the background. A shallow pool of water surrounds the base. Priests are pouring or performing abhishekam-style rites on the linga.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21October 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large white-coated black Shiva linga on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with milk or liquid that streams down its surface, as part of an abhishekam ritual. A man in an orange-saffron garment stands on a raised platform at the top, pouring from a golden vessel onto the linga. Several men in white dhoti-style clothing stand on the metal staircase and platform beside him, some holding brass pots. Three golden-embroidered garlands with red and green trim hang at the base of the linga. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with scaffolding, and in front are rows of red stadium-style seating.2010-10-22 +1 copies