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A large black Shiva linga stands on a black stone yoni-shaped base outdoors, under a pale overcast sky with a tree at right. A figure in an orange robe and a gold-coloured bead necklace stands on a metal staircase at the top, pouring liquid from a gold vessel over the linga, which sends up a spray of water. A silver band is wrapped around the linga's midsection. Several people in white dhotis and white clothing stand on the staircase and at its base. Gold and red garlands with gold-toned ornaments hang at the bottom of the stairs. The scene shows linga abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +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 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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A 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 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies