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A large grey stone lingam is being bathed by a continuous stream of liquid running down its tall cylindrical body, a ritual abhishekam. A silver-coloured band with engraved patterns and a round silver disc sits across its middle, and a decorated base of gold-toned discs and red, pink and green beaded cloth sits at its foot. On the left, a person in orange robes stands on a metal scaffolding platform beside a brass vessel, apparently pouring the offering. Behind, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding rises against a grey sky.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large dark grey lingam is the central subject, with a white-and-silver patterned tripundra-style band across its upper body and a round silver disc in the middle. Water streams down the lingam's surface, indicating abhishekam. At the base, a gold-beaded, sequined and red-and-green flower-garlanded decorative cloth is wrapped around the stone. On the left, a metal staircase and platform hold brass pots and kalasha vessels, and a person in an orange garment stands above on the platform. Behind are unfinished concrete buildings with scaffolding and bamboo poles under a pale sky.2010-10-22 +2 copiesA large green-tinted Shiva linga stands centrally in the frame, its surface streaked with yellow turmeric or abhishekam liquid. Three horizontal silver bands with a raised silver ornament mark the upper middle of the linga. At its base sits a row of gold and red-bordered decorative flower-shaped garlands with round gold studs. Behind it rises a concrete building under construction with exposed wooden scaffolding and windows. At top left, a figure in orange robes stands on a metal platform with railings, partially visible, with a brass vessel nearby. No clear facial features of a person are shown. Visible linga abhishekam setting with the linga decorated for ritual worship.2010-10-22 +2 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 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 photograph of a large black linga with a vertical sheen, its upper band decorated with a silver-white patterned strip and a central circular silver disc. Three ornate gold-and-silver studded shield-like decorations with red and green garland edging are placed at its base. Above, a metal staircase and a corner of a gold kalasha are visible at left. Behind the structure, unfinished concrete buildings with bamboo scaffolding and two workers on top are visible. No people are seated before the linga in the foreground; no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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 copiesA 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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies