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A large dark grey lingam is the central subject, with a white-and-silver patterned tripundra-style band across its upper body and a round silver disc in the middle. Water streams down the lingam's surface, indicating abhishekam. At the base, a gold-beaded, sequined and red-and-green flower-garlanded decorative cloth is wrapped around the stone. On the left, a metal staircase and platform hold brass pots and kalasha vessels, and a person in an orange garment stands above on the platform. Behind are unfinished concrete buildings with scaffolding and bamboo poles under a pale sky.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20102010-10-22A large black cylindrical linga stands centrally, adorned with a silver horizontal band across its middle bearing a circular silver disc and decorated gold-and-red garland borders at its base. On the left, a figure in orange robes stands on a metal scaffold platform beside brass pots and vessels, apparently engaged in ritual preparation for an abhishekam. Behind the linga, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding rises against an overcast sky, with a worker visible on the upper structure.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large grey stone lingam is being bathed by a continuous stream of liquid running down its tall cylindrical body, a ritual abhishekam. A silver-coloured band with engraved patterns and a round silver disc sits across its middle, and a decorated base of gold-toned discs and red, pink and green beaded cloth sits at its foot. On the left, a person in orange robes stands on a metal scaffolding platform beside a brass vessel, apparently pouring the offering. Behind, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding rises against a grey sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large grey-white Shiva linga being bathed with milk or abhishekam liquid running down its sides. A raised metal staircase with platform on the left holds two men: one in a white dhoti and shawl holding a brass vessel, and another in an orange-saffron robe pouring from a brass pot. Brass pots sit on the steps. In front of the linga, three decorated golden-beaded cushions with marigold garlands are set on a black base. Behind, a concrete building under construction with exposed rebar and scaffolding is visible under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large dark black stone lingam under construction in an outdoor temple setting, with three ornate gold-and-white garlands draped across its base and a horizontal white tripundra band on its face. Two men stand on a metal scaffold platform at the top left; the one in front wears an orange-saffron dhoti and bare upper body, holding a brass pot and lamp aloft, and the one behind wears a white dhoti and purple-draped shawl and holds a small vessel. Behind them are concrete block walls and exposed rebar. The scene suggests abhishekam being performed on the lingam. Gold-and-white garlands with coloured trim sit in front.2010-11-21A large black Shiva linga stands on a red-tiled platform, dressed with a garland of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers and scattered petals. Three silver-ornate bands and a white stone mark the front face of the linga, with a small orange tilak mark above. Gold-embroidered cloth pieces hang at its base. Behind it, a bald priest in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a bell and a small vessel beside a metal railing. Another person in white stands at the left edge. A grey brick building with windows stands in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +2 copiesA photograph of a large black linga with a vertical sheen, its upper band decorated with a silver-white patterned strip and a central circular silver disc. Three ornate gold-and-silver studded shield-like decorations with red and green garland edging are placed at its base. Above, a metal staircase and a corner of a gold kalasha are visible at left. Behind the structure, unfinished concrete buildings with bamboo scaffolding and two workers on top are visible. No people are seated before the linga in the foreground; no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black Shiva linga with silver bands is being bathed with milk or water poured from above. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands on a metal staircase platform, leaning forward with both arms extended, holding a gold kalasha vessel and pouring its contents over the top of the linga. A second man in white dhoti stands on the lower steps beside brass pots and vessels. Behind them are an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and scaffolding, a construction worker in the distance, and a grey overcast sky. The scene shows abhishekam being performed on an outdoor linga.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished lingam stands on a black circular yoni-peetha base, decorated with three silver bands and three gold-and-jewelled ornamental cloths with red and green trim hanging at its base. On the left, a priest in white dhoti and upper cloth leans over a metal staircase railing holding a vessel, while a second figure in an orange-saffron robe stands at the top of the staircase with hands joined in namaskar. The orange-robed figure has a shaved head and is not clearly identifiable from appearance. Behind them are unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22