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A 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.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A 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 +2 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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 copiesA photograph of a large black stone Shiva linga on a circular black yoni-pitha base, decorated with three gold-toned ornamental plates edged with red and green garlands and silver bands around the top. Water flows down the linga and base. Behind it, on a raised metal platform with railings, three men stand at the top of a staircase: two in white dhoti clothing and one in saffron/orange robes who is reaching toward the linga. The background shows a grey cloudy sky, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar, and red-tiered steps around a pool with red and white striped edging.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22Photograph 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 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 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20102010-10-22 +2 copies