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A 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.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black polished linga stands on a black yoni-peetha base, decorated with silver bands near its top and gold-and-colour beaded garlands and ornamental drapes hanging from the base. A metal staircase with railings rises beside it to a small platform where several men in white dhotis and shirts attend to ritual vessels, one bending over a brass plate. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a bare shaved head stands at the top of the linga's platform beside the stone, holding an object and appearing to perform a ritual action.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam of a large dark black stone Shiva linga on a black yoni-peetha base, decorated with silver bands around the shaft and gold-and-multicolour beaded garlands draped over the base. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands on a metal scaffold platform at the top of the linga, holding a vessel. Below on the stairs, three men in white dhoti and shawls attend the ritual, one holding a brass pot, another carrying a plate. A tree and grey sky are behind, and red stone steps lie to the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22A large black stone linga on a square platform is being bathed with water and milk, with a fine spray rising around it. The linga is banded with a silver-coloured sheath and decorated with pearl-like garlands and beaded drapes. On a metal staircase and platform to the left, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with brass vessels, one man in a saffron-orange robe at the top pours from a vessel onto the linga's crown. Other white-clad people sit on red steps at the lower left. A grey sky and green trees form the background. The scene reads as a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone linga on a black yoni-peetha pedestal is being bathed with water during abhishekam at an outdoor open-air ritual site with rows of red stone seating. Three gold-embossed decorative panels with red and green borders are draped at the base. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several men in white dhotis and shawls pour liquid from vessels onto the linga. At upper right, a man in orange robes with a saffron garment and a visible necklace stands on the platform and pours from a metal pot. Behind them is an unfinished multi-storey concrete building with exposed rebar and scaffolding under a cloudy sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone lingam on a circular black pedestal stands in an outdoor ceremonial area with red-painted tiered steps and rows of small black lingams behind it. Priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on a raised platform at the left, holding brass pots and garlands, while a figure in an orange-saffron robe stands at the upper right holding a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Yellow flowers are scattered on top of the lingam and in the water at its base, and ornate gold and green decorated cloth hangs on the pedestal. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and a water tank beside trees.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black linga stands on a circular black pedestal in an outdoor water-filled basin, decorated with a garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers and gold-embossed side panels. A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and top leans over the linga, pouring or offering over it, while white-clad priests stand on a metal staircase and platform nearby, one holding a brass vessel. Red-tiered seating with rows of small black stone seats surrounds the basin, with an unfinished concrete building and scaffolding behind. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA 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 copiesA 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 on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with milk in an outdoor abhishekam at a red-tiered open stadium. A standing figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on a steel staircase platform at the top, pouring liquid from a vessel onto the linga's crown. Several men in white dhoti and white shawls stand on the staircase and platform, one raising his hands near his head. The linga is decorated with three gold-toned ornate front ornaments with red and green edging and a white-and-silver band. Unfinished concrete buildings with bamboo scaffolding stand behind the stadium. The sky is overcast.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone linga is being bathed with water streams from above as an abhishekam. A silver-banded lingam sits on a dark circular yoni pedestal decorated with gold-coloured garlands in red and green trim. Behind it, on a metal staircase platform, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the top, while several men in white dhotis stand and bend below him, attending the ritual. Red and white striped steps and trees fill the background under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copies