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A large outdoor Shiva linga on a black yoni-pitha base is being bathed by a stream of water poured over it, with a silver-grey linga surface and three gold-and-red garlands draped at the base. Several men in white dhoti and white shawls climb a metal staircase and platform beside the linga, carrying brass pots and vessels. One man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the top of the platform near the linga. Red-tiered stone steps and a tree stand in the background, with a partially built concrete structure behind.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20102010-10-22 +3 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large grey Shivalinga being bathed with water streams on an outdoor ritual platform. A tall black pedestal with gold and red garlands sits in front. White-clad priests in dhoti and shawl climb metal staircases and walk along railed platforms carrying vessels for abhishekam. At the top right, a figure in saffron-orange robes stands on the upper platform, possibly a person, with a long pale garment and a raised hand near the linga's upper section. Red-tiered stone steps and a reflecting pool lie below, with a tree and unfinished concrete buildings behind.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22A large black polished Shiva linga stands on a black yoni-peetha base with three gold-coloured decorative face ornaments draped at its front, edged with red, green and yellow bands. Behind it, a concrete building under construction with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding rises against an overcast sky. Rows of red-and-white tiered stadium-style seating surround the platform. On a metal staircase to the left, several men in white dhotis and shawls stand near offerings, and an older man in orange robes stands at the top, apparently performing a linga abhishekam.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished Shiva linga stands on a black yoni pedestal in an open outdoor court with red-and-white striped plinth edging. Three gold-coloured ornamental garlands with red and green borders hang on the linga's base. Behind it, a partially built concrete structure rises with exposed rebar and scaffolding. On a raised metal platform at upper left, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange robe stands, while three men in white dhotis and white upper cloths stand nearby on the stairs and platform, one holding a vessel. Red stadium-style seating fills the background, and the sky is overcast. Abhishekam ritual setting.2010-10-22 +2 copiesA large white-coated black Shiva linga on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with milk or liquid that streams down its surface, as part of an abhishekam ritual. A man in an orange-saffron garment stands on a raised platform at the top, pouring from a golden vessel onto the linga. Several men in white dhoti-style clothing stand on the metal staircase and platform beside him, some holding brass pots. Three golden-embroidered garlands with red and green trim hang at the base of the linga. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with scaffolding, and in front are rows of red stadium-style seating.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished Shiva linga stands on a circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a gold-and-green garland drape and silver bands. A man in an orange robe stands on a metal staircase beside the linga, touching its top. Several men in white dhotis and shawls climb or stand on the staircase and at the platform with metal vessels, while others in white sit or stand near the red-tiered steps, with water pouring down the linga's spout. Outdoor setting with trees and a cloudy sky, consistent with a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black Shiva linga on a raised platform under an overcast grey sky, with gold-and-cream decorative bands on its base and garlands draped at its foot. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands on top of the platform, pouring from a golden vessel onto the linga during abhishekam. Along a metal staircase and platform on the left, several men in white dhoti-style garments with bare upper bodies carry brass pots and stand ready for the ritual. Other white-clad participants sit on red steps at the far left, and a green tree stands behind the linga.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large dark stone Shiva linga being bathed on a raised platform under a heavy grey sky. A metal staircase with railings leads up to the platform, where a man in an orange robe stands beside the linga and several people in white dhotis and shawls stand or ascend the steps, some holding brass vessels. Two decorated strips of gold and white ornamental fabric with bead and coin embellishments hang at the base of the linga, and a red-tiered seating area is visible on the left with people in white and red seated along it. A tree stands behind the linga.2010-10-22 +1 copies