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Outdoor abhishekam at a large black linga under a grey overcast sky. A man in saffron-orange robes stands atop the linga pouring liquid from a golden vessel over it. Several men in white dhotis and white upper cloths climb a metal staircase with railings beside the linga, some carrying brass pots. Other white-clad devotees sit on red steps at left, and a tree stands behind the linga. The linga is wrapped with silver bands and draped with gold and green garlands at its base.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A 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 copiesA large black lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base with silver bands near its top, water pouring over it and a fine mist rising. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a metal staircase platform beside it, raising a gold-coloured vessel above his head in abhishekam. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on the staircase and steps, some holding offering trays or vessels. A gold and green decorated yoni-pitha base is wrapped with garlands in the foreground. Trees and a cloudy sky are behind, with red brick tiers at left.2010-10-22 +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 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 copiesA photograph of a large dark black Shivalinga being bathed outdoors under a heavy grey overcast sky. A man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands on a metal staircase with railings, leaning over the top of the linga and pouring liquid from a golden vessel onto it. Orange and yellow stains streak the linga's surface. Below on the steps, two men in white dhotis, one bare-chested, hold brass vessels and assist with the abhishekam. A green tree is at the right edge. The scene is an abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22A photograph of a large dark brown linga with a rounded top and a silver-decorated base being bathed outdoors under a grey overcast sky. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala around his neck stands on a metal staircase platform, pouring water from a gold vessel over the linga's top. Two men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloths stand lower on the same staircase beside brass pots, assisting with the abhishekam. Green trees appear at the right edge.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large dark stone Shiva linga on a square base is being bathed with water, with a fine mist rising from its surface. A man in an orange robe stands atop the linga on the upper right, while several men in white dhotis and white upper cloths stand on a metal staircase at the left, one carrying a brass vessel. Ornate gold-coloured garlands with red and green flower trim hang on the base. A red-tiered stone platform with rows of small lamps lies behind, under an overcast sky. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual. The orange-robed figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role only.2010-10-22 +1 copies