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A 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.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A 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 black Shiva linga on a raised stone base under an overcast sky, being bathed in a linga abhishekam. A shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes and a beaded necklace stands on a white metal railing platform beside the linga, holding a small brass vessel and offering a ritual pour. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with pink-red borders stands with palms pressed together in prayer. At the lower left, another man in white ritual clothes stands on the stairs. Brass pots sit on the platform. Smoke or incense drifts near the saffron-clad figure.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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 dark grey lingam, a dome-shaped Shiva linga, fills the right foreground against a pale overcast sky. On a white metal railed platform at left, a shaved-headed man in an orange-red shawl and white dhoti stands atop the lingam with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, looking down. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with folded hands performs worship, and a third man in white sits at the lower left. A silver-rimmed pot rests on the platform.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor abhishekam on a large dark brown-gold lingam. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a beaded mala stands on a metal scaffold and pours liquid from a golden vessel over the top of the lingam, which glistens with wet streaks. Two men in white dhotis, one with a saffron cloth, work on the lower steps of the scaffold beside brass pots. Overcast grey sky and green trees in the background.2010-10-22 +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 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.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies