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A 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.

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October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22Outdoor 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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black linga on a black pedestal, mounted with silver-toned bands and draped with gold-and-colourful garlands, during an abhishekam. A man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands atop a metal staircase beside the linga, pouring liquid from a vessel onto its crown. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on the staircase landing and steps, some holding brass vessels, and a few more people sit or stand on red steps at the left. A tree and a cloudy sky fill the background. The orange-robed figure shows no clear a person cues such as long swept-back hair, crown or ceremonial gold necklace, so identity is uncertain.2010-10-22 +2 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large dark black Linga stands on a stone base with silver-toned decorative bands, under a heavy grey overcast sky. A man in a saffron orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a metal staircase beside the Linga, his hand resting on its dome, performing abhishekam. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl with a red border holds a brass tray of offerings, and below two men in white dhotis climb the steps carrying vessels. Green trees appear at the right edge.2010-10-22 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03October 22 20102010-10-22A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large dark grey Shivalingam garlanded with a red, yellow and green flower garland, with marigold petals at its base. On a raised metal platform beside it, a bare-chested man with long hair and a white dhoti holds a small vessel and raises his hand toward the lingam, while a row of young men in saffron-orange robes stand behind him, some with hands folded in prayer. Red-tiered stone steps and a tall lamp stand fill the background, and a metal plaque is affixed to the lingam's side. a person candidate: the seated central figure has long swept-back hair and a bare chest with a white dhoti, but his appearance is too uncertain to confirm his identity.2017-06-26