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Outdoor abhishekam of a large grey Shiva linga on a black stone yoni pedestal, bathed with water while priests pour from brass vessels. Three gold-and-jewelled cloth ornaments with multicoloured floral garlands hang on the yoni front. Two priests in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase platform at left, one pouring from a vessel. A third man in orange robe and bare-shaved head reaches over the linga top with a golden pot, pouring water. Behind are unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar, and red-and-white striped base edging around a wet platform.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20102010-10-22A 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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA 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 copiesPhotograph 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 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22A large grey cylindrical Shiva linga stands on a black stone yoni pedestal, with water streaming down its surface during abhishekam. Three gold ornamental decorations with multicoloured garland trim hang on the pedestal. On a metal scaffold platform to the left, three men perform the ritual: two in white dhoti and shirt pour liquid, and a third in orange-saffron robe stands beside them holding a vessel. Behind them are unfinished concrete buildings, and in front is a red-and-white striped base beside a reflecting pool.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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.2010-10-22