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A large grey Shiva lingam stands on a black stone yoni pedestal decorated with three gold-and-jewelled garlands with red, green and yellow trim. Water runs down the lingam, which is being bathed in an abhishekam. On a metal scaffold stair to the left, several priests in white dhotis and shawls pour water from brass vessels, and a man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the top with a vessel, appearing to be a sannyasi. The setting is an open-air platform with red tiered steps behind and a partly built concrete building under a pale sky.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20102010-10-22A large grey-white Shivalinga stands on a massive black stone yoni-pitha base set on a red-and-white striped platform above water. Golden ornaments with multicolour garlands drape the base. A figure in an orange robe, standing on a white metal staircase at the left, pours water from a golden vessel over the linga. Two men in white dhotis stand on the upper platform beside him, one holding a vessel. Unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar rise behind, under an overcast sky. The scene shows a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large grey lingam on a black yoni-peetha base, decorated with gold-coloured ornamental drapes trimmed with multicoloured flower garlands, set on a red-and-white striped platform. A man in an orange robe stands on a metal scaffold stair at the top of the lingam, pouring liquid from a vessel over it during abhishekam. Two men in white dhotis stand on the scaffold beside brass pots, assisting. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding under a pale sky. Three people are visible.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22 +2 copiesA large grey stone Shivalinga on a black pedestal is being bathed with water during an abhishekam in an open outdoor courtyard. Three priests stand on a white metal staircase and platform at left; the nearest wears an orange robe and pours water from a golden pot over the linga, while the two behind wear white dhotis and bare upper bodies, one holding a pot. The linga is draped with a white band and three gold-and-garland decorative shields adorn the pedestal. Red-and-white tiered seating and an unfinished concrete building stand behind.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam at a large green-painted Shivalinga on a black stone yoni-pitha base, with gold-and-white tripundra bands and three gold-and-jewelled decorative panels with red-green-yellow garland borders hung on its base. A man in an orange robe stands on a metal scaffold stairway at the top of the linga, pouring liquid or offering over it, while two men in white dhoti and shawl stand on the stairs below, one holding a brass vessel. Water runs down the linga and out of the pitha. Behind is a partly built concrete building, a red-and-white striped plinth and a red stepped area with small linga motifs. A faint purple bird logo sits in the upper left sky.2010-10-22Photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a black pedestal, its tall grey-white cylindrical form being bathed by water and milk streaming down its surface during abhishekam. Three gold-coloured ornamental garlands with red and green beaded borders hang on the pedestal front. On a metal scaffold at the left, three men perform the ritual: a man in an orange robe on the right pours from a white vessel onto the top of the linga, while two men in white dhotis stand on the platform beside brass pots. Behind them are unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar and a red-striped base wall in the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large green lingam, the Shiva linga, on a black stone yoni-peetha base decorated with three gold and multicolour ornamental garlands. A bright gold band with a central ornament wraps the upper lingam. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands on a raised steel platform with stairs, pouring a liquid or offering over the top of the lingam during abhishekam. Two other men in white dhotis stand on the staircase below, one holding a small brass vessel. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and a bamboo scaffold. Red and white striped border stones and a water-washed floor surround the base.2010-10-22 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A photograph of a large dark grey stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base, standing in shallow water with a floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over its top. On a metal scaffold stair at left, several priests in saffron and orange robes stand near the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala pouring or offering liquid, another holding a white cloth. Behind, rows of monks in orange and maroon robes stand on red-brick terraced steps beside a red multi-storey building, with potted plants lining the steps. The sky is overcast.2013-06-03October 22 20102010-10-22