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A 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.

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A 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 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +2 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 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA 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.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22Photograph of a large black stone Shivling being bathed in milk-like liquid that streams down its white-coated surface during a linga abhishekam. A figure in an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads stands on a raised steel platform, leaning forward to pour from a golden vessel onto the top of the linga. Two men in white dhotis stand on the stairs and lower platform beside brass pots. Golden floral-patterned ornaments with red, yellow and green garlands hang from the base of the linga, which sits on a black stone yoni-pitha on a red-and-white striped plinth. Behind it, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and scaffolding rises under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA 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 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 copies