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A large black stone Shivling rises from a black yoni pedestal in a water-filled tank, with water streaming down its sides and gold-and-red garlands draped at its base. A figure in an orange-saffron robe leans over the top of the lingam, pouring water from a vessel, while white-clad priests in dhotis stand on a metal scaffold stairway beside it. Behind them stands an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and red-shuttered windows under an overcast sky. The scene shows a linga abhishekam, with water being poured over the deity murti.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black Shiva linga on a black yoni-shaped pedestal stands in a shallow water basin in an open-air ceremonial amphitheatre with red-painted tiered steps. The linga is garlanded with multicoloured flowers and gold-coloured leaf decorations, and yellow flowers are scattered on its top and base. A man in a saffron-orange robe leans over the linga to perform the abhishekam. Around the basin, several men in white dhotis and white shawls stand on the steps and at the railings. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar, and trees and hills in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black yoni-pitha base outdoors, bathed in water poured over it during abhishekam. Three gold-and-red garlands hang at its base. Ascending a metal staircase on the left, several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies pour liquid from vessels onto the linga. At the top, an orange-robed figure with shaved head stands at the summit, pouring from a silver vessel onto the linga's crown. Red-tiered stands and an unfinished concrete building form the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black linga stands on a circular yoni-shaped base in an open-air outdoor arena with red-brown tiered seating. Water pours over the linga, which is decorated with cream and red-trimmed ornaments on its base. A man in an orange-red robe stands on top of the linga pouring or offering something onto it, as an abhishekam is performed. Several people in white ritual clothes stand on the stairs and steps around the arena, some carrying trays. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and bamboo scaffolding, and trees and a grey cloudy sky are visible.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a broad yoni-pitha base stands in a shallow water pool, with water streaming down over its top from several jets. In the lower right, a group of about six people in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders stand waist-deep in the water, several with hands raised or pressed together in worship during an abhishekam-style ritual. Behind the pool, a red-walled multi-storey building under construction with scaffolding rises, and a tiered red terraced wall lined with small lingam-shaped shrines stands at the water's edge. A white rectangular label is affixed to the lingam.2015-11-16A large black linga, a Shiva lingam with a tall rounded top, stands on a black yoni-peetha base at the centre of a red-tiered outdoor stadium-style stand, decorated with gold and red garland drapings at its base. A group of about ten men in white dhotis and white shirts climb a metal staircase and platform beside the linga, and a man in saffron/orange robes stands at the top of the platform pouring liquid over the lingam, consistent with a linga abhishekam. Wet ground pools at the base, the sky is overcast, and an unfinished concrete building stands behind the stands.2010-10-22 +3 copiesA large white linga is being bathed with water poured over it in an abhishekam on a black peetha base decorated with gold-coloured yoni-patta ornaments trimmed with red and green garlands. Behind it, a concrete building under construction with exposed rebar stands against a grey sky. On a metal platform staircase at upper left, a man in an orange robe stands holding a vessel while several men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the steps and platform, tending to the linga. Red-tiered seating fills the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone linga is being bathed with water at an outdoor site with tiered red-and-white seating. Water streams over the linga's rounded top and down its base. Three gold-coloured ornamental draped garlands with red and green trim hang on the lingam's front. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings at the left, pouring water or offerings. One man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the top of the platform beside another figure, holding a vessel. Behind the scene is an unfinished multi-storey concrete building with exposed rebar and grey-cloudy sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a pedestal in shallow water, with water streams pouring down its shaft and yoni base. Several people in white dhotis stand waist-deep in the water beside it, hands raised in devotion, some with folded palms. Behind is a red multi-storey building under construction with scaffolding and a red brick wall with small lamp niches. The scene is an abhishekam at a Shivalingam in a water tank.2015-11-16A large black stone Shivling stands on a red-and-white striped plinth in a water basin, with water streaming down over its top and sides from overhead spouts. At its right, a row of men in white dhotis and cloths with golden borders stand waist-deep in the water, some pouring water with their hands in a ritual abhishekam. Behind them, a red multi-storey building with rows of windows and a red stepped wall lined with small lamp niches rise under a pale sky.2015-11-16Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva linga on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal in a tiered red-stepped open area lined with rows of small black lingas. Several men in white dhotis and shawls stand on a metal railing platform beside the linga; one stands at the top step in white and another in orange-saffron robes, while one man in white reaches toward the linga's top, apparently performing abhishekam. The linga is garlanded with a multicolour flower garland and decorated with gold-toned ornaments on its base. Behind is an unfinished concrete multi-storey building with exposed rebar and scaffolding, under a cloudy sky with green trees and hills at the right.2010-10-22 +1 copies