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A 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.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large grey Shivalinga is being bathed with water during abhishekam on a raised platform. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a red rudraksha mala stands at the top holding a brass pot, while two men in white dhotis and white upper cloths kneel on the left side of the platform beside brass vessels. The linga has three gold-and-silver bands and is decorated at its base with gold, red and green garland-and-jewelled cloth. Unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar and scaffolding stand behind the platform under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA 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.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 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black and white Shiva linga being bathed with milk or water poured from above during an abhishekam. A man in an orange saffron robe stands on a steel staircase platform reaching over the top of the linga, pouring from a golden vessel. Three men in white dhotis and white shawls stand on the platform and staircase beside him, holding golden kalashas and pots. The linga is decorated at its base with gold-embroidered cloth bands and red and green garlands. Behind it is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and a grey cloudy sky. Attending to a person in saffron robes is a worker on scaffolding in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black-and-white striped linga abhishekam at an outdoor stage, with water flowing down the white-streaked lingam onto a black yoni pitha. Three golden shringar garlands with red-and-green trim hang on the base. On the left, a staircase with metal railings leads to a platform where several white-clad priests in white dhotis and shawls pour liquid from brass vessels. In the centre-right, a priest in orange saffron robes stands on the platform, raising a vessel toward the linga. Behind them, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar stands under an overcast sky, and red-and-black seating rows are visible at the bottom.2010-10-22 +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 dark green Shivling stands on a black yoni pedestal, decorated with three gold-and-silver bands and a white ornament on its face, with gold yellow liquid running down its surface during abhishekam. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala leans over the top of the lingam, pouring from a white cup. On a metal platform to the left, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand around brass pots and offerings. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and scaffolding under an overcast sky, and red stadium seating fills the lower foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large polished silver-grey linga being bathed with water during abhishekam. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and bare upper torso pours liquid from a golden vessel onto the top of the linga, his arms extended. Below, the linga rests on a silver-patterned yoni-peetha base. On the left, a second man in white dhoti and white upper cloth stands on a metal staircase, holding a golden pot and a small vessel. Behind them, a building under construction with scaffolding and bamboo poles, and a worker standing on a higher level under a grey sky.2010-10-22 +1 copies