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A large black polished Shiva linga stands on a black yoni pedestal in an open outdoor court with red-and-white striped plinth edging. Three gold-coloured ornamental garlands with red and green borders hang on the linga's base. Behind it, a partially built concrete structure rises with exposed rebar and scaffolding. On a raised metal platform at upper left, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange robe stands, while three men in white dhotis and white upper cloths stand nearby on the stairs and platform, one holding a vessel. Red stadium-style seating fills the background, and the sky is overcast. Abhishekam ritual setting.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black polished Shiva linga stands on a black yoni-peetha base with three gold-coloured decorative face ornaments draped at its front, edged with red, green and yellow bands. Behind it, a concrete building under construction with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding rises against an overcast sky. Rows of red-and-white tiered stadium-style seating surround the platform. On a metal staircase to the left, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand near offerings, and an older man in orange robes stands at the top, apparently performing a linga abhishekam.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +3 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large outdoor Shiva linga on a black yoni-pitha base is being bathed by a stream of water poured over it, with a silver-grey linga surface and three gold-and-red garlands draped at the base. Several men in white dhoti and white shawls climb a metal staircase and platform beside the linga, carrying brass pots and vessels. One man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the top of the platform near the linga. Red-tiered stone steps and a tree stand in the background, with a partially built concrete structure behind.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished Shiva linga stands on a circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a gold-and-green garland drape and silver bands. A man in an orange robe stands on a metal staircase beside the linga, touching its top. Several men in white dhotis and shawls climb or stand on the staircase and at the platform with metal vessels, while others in white sit or stand near the red-tiered steps, with water pouring down the linga's spout. Outdoor setting with trees and a cloudy sky, consistent with a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large white-coated black Shiva linga on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with milk or liquid that streams down its surface, as part of an abhishekam ritual. A man in an orange-saffron garment stands on a raised platform at the top, pouring from a golden vessel onto the linga. Several men in white dhoti-style clothing stand on the metal staircase and platform beside him, some holding brass pots. Three golden-embroidered garlands with red and green trim hang at the base of the linga. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with scaffolding, and in front are rows of red stadium-style seating.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like liquid that streams down its surface during a linga abhishekam. Gold-coloured decorative pieces with red and green trim are draped on the front of the linga. On a metal staircase and platform to the left, several men in white dhotis and white shirts hold brass pots and vessels, while a man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the top right pouring liquid from a golden vessel onto the linga. Behind is a half-built concrete structure with exposed rebar and rows of red-cushioned seats in the foreground. Overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva linga stands in an open amphitheatre-style courtyard with tiered red seating on both sides and wet stone at its base. The linga has three gold-and-red decorative bands at its base and a white marking on its upper shaft. Above and beside it, several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand on a metal staircase and platform, while one figure in orange robes stands at the top of the platform. A partially built concrete building with exposed rebar and spires stands behind, under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +4 copies