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Photograph of a large black stone Shivling being bathed in milk-like liquid that streams down its white-coated surface during a linga abhishekam. A figure in an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads stands on a raised steel platform, leaning forward to pour from a golden vessel onto the top of the linga. Two men in white dhotis stand on the stairs and lower platform beside brass pots. Golden floral-patterned ornaments with red, yellow and green garlands hang from the base of the linga, which sits on a black stone yoni-pitha on a red-and-white striped plinth. Behind it, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and scaffolding rises under an overcast sky.

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October 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22A 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 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 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 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 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 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 copiesA 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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies