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A large black Shiva linga stands in a shallow water basin at an outdoor amphitheatre with red-tiered seating. Water streams down its sides, and gold-and-red decorated tripundra-style markings with ornamental bands adorn the base. On the stairs to the left, several white-clad priests in white dhotis and shawls stand near brass vessels, with one priest in orange robes beside them, performing linga abhishekam. Unfinished concrete buildings and trees are visible behind the stadium-like seating.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A 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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +2 copiesA large black stone lingam stands on a circular black yoni-pitha base in a shallow reflecting pool, decorated with flower garlands in red, white and yellow and gold-coloured ornamental patterns hanging from its base. A figure in an orange-red garment stands on the lingam's upper section, draping garlands over it, while several men in white dhoti and shawl attire stand on the stepped red-railed platform and walkways around the pool. Rows of empty red seats rise behind, with an unfinished concrete building under construction in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a shallow pool, decorated with a ring of multicoloured flower garlands around its shaft and three golden yoni-like plates at its base. A silver panel is fixed to the front of the lingam. Surrounding the pool are tiers of red-painted stone seating. On the left, several men in white dhotis and shawls walk up the stairs and along the railings, some with hands folded in namaskar, while one man in an orange robe stands near the steps. A concrete multi-storey building and trees form the background. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual at an outdoor temple setting.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva linga stands in the centre of a circular water basin, its top wrapped in a garland of flowers and draped with floral strands. Three gold-and-green decorative panels hang on its base, and a white and silver tripundra marking sits on its upper face. Several men in white dhotis and white shawls stand on the surrounding steps and platform, with one man in a red garment reaching up to adorn the linga. Behind the basin are rows of red seating and an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar, under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva linga stands in a water-filled stone basin at an outdoor temple site, decorated with a garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers around its shaft and three gold-and-white ornamental pieces on its yoni base. Several men in white dhotis and shawls are on red-stepped stairs and a metal railing beside the linga, some holding offerings, consistent with a linga abhishekam ritual. Unfinished concrete buildings with exposed rebar rise behind, with a hillside and trees beyond. Rows of small black linga-shaped seats fill the red-tiered amphitheatre around the basin. The men are visible on the steps and at the left edge, and the scene shows ritual activity rather than a single identified figure.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 Shivalinga stands in a shallow pool of water with a red-tiled amphitheatre of seats behind it. The linga is garlanded with a multicoloured floral rope and decorated at its base with white and gold ornamental panels. Several people in white ritual clothing stand on a metal staircase and railed platform beside the linga, one in an orange-robed garment near the centre, performing a linga abhishekam. Behind them is an unfinished multi-storey concrete building with exposed rebar and a hillside with trees under a cloudy sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor 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 copiesA large black stone Shiva linga stands in a water-filled basin at an outdoor amphitheatre with rows of red-tiled seating. Garlands of marigold and multicolour flowers drape the linga, and gold-coloured decorative plates are set at its base. A man in an orange-red garment stands on a raised metal platform, bending over the linga and performing abhishekam, while several men in white dhotis and shawls stand on the stairs and walkways nearby. 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