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A photograph of a large black linga being bathed with water during an abhishekam. Two men in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the linga, holding brass kalasha pots, and a third man stands at the top wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala. The linga has three horizontal silver bands with a white stone face, and three gold-and-silver ornamental shields draped with garlands sit at its base. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni pitha is being bathed with liquid that streams down its surface, a ritual abhishekam. Three golden ornamental pieces with red and green trim are draped at the base of the linga, and a silver band wraps its upper section. Several white-clad priests stand on a metal staircase and platform to the left, one in an orange-saffron robe near the top pouring from a vessel, and others carrying golden vessels. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar, and in front rows of red seating stretch across the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large white abhishekam is being performed on a tall white linga on a black yoni-peetha base, with milky liquid streaming down its surface. It is decorated with gold-embroidered bands and a flower garland at the base. Around it, several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand on a multi-level metal staircase platform, holding brass kalashas and vessels. One man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style mala stands at the top, holding a small vessel, and appears to be leading the ritual. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding under an overcast grey sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone linga is being bathed with water at an outdoor site with tiered red-and-white seating. Water streams over the linga's rounded top and down its base. Three gold-coloured ornamental draped garlands with red and green trim hang on the lingam's front. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings at the left, pouring water or offerings. One man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the top of the platform beside another figure, holding a vessel. Behind the scene is an unfinished multi-storey concrete building with exposed rebar and grey-cloudy 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 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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies