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A large black linga stands on a red-tiled stepped platform, decorated with yellow flowers on top and a silver-banded base. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a white shawl and garland stands on the left, beside brass pots and a tray of offerings. A man in saffron-orange robes stands on a raised metal platform beside the linga, raising a ceremonial lamp or aarti vessel in his hand. Behind them is an unfinished grey concrete building with windows and a green hillside. Rows of small black lingas line the steps on the right. The scene shows a linga abhishekam ritual with flower garlands and puja offerings.

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October 22 20142014-10-22Outdoor photo of a large black linga with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers encircling its base, showered with yellow petals and rice. On a metal-railed platform beside it, a figure in saffron-orange robes with bare shoulders extends one arm toward the linga, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red border holds a brass vessel. A third man in white dhoti holds a small silver pot and a lamp, and another white-clad figure stands at the far left edge. Behind them, a concrete building with rows of windows and red-painted steps lead down to the linga, which is set on a stone pedestal inscribed with decorative silver plates.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor Linga abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga draped with a multicoloured flower garland of yellow, purple, pink and white blooms. On a raised metal platform beside the linga, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a shaved head pours or offers from a brass vessel, while a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with red border stands beside him holding a ritual item. Another priest in white stands at left and a fourth person in white is partly visible at the far left edge. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with many windows, and red steps lead to the linga, with scattered flower petals on the ground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black lingam with a silver-banded stone yoni-pitha base and garlands of yellow and orange flowers stands in the foreground on a red-tiled terrace lined with small black lingams. Five men in white dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, one holding a flower garland. A man in orange-saffron robes and rudraksha beads stands among them, appearing to offer garlands or perform worship at the lingam. Unfinished concrete block buildings with bamboo scaffolding rise behind, indicating an outdoor ritual abhishekam setting.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga set on red-carpeted steps in front of an unfinished grey concrete building with many windows. A flower garland of yellow, pink, purple and white blossoms arches over the linga. A man in an orange saffron robe stands on a raised platform, throwing white flowers toward the linga with his right arm. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with red borders holds a brass tray or vessel, and another priest in white stands at left near a steel railing. A partially visible figure in white lower left holds a plate. Scattered petals cover the linga's top.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor linga abhishekam at a large black Shiva linga with a silver base, its dome dusted with yellow flower petals. On the red stepped platform at left, a bald priest in a saffron-orange robe and orange-beaded necklace holds a brass plate of offerings over the linga. Beside him, a second priest in white dhoti and shawl with a red sash stands on a metal staircase next to brass pots and a kalasha. Behind them is an unfinished grey concrete-block building with red-shuttered windows, a corrugated shelter and green trees.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished linga stands in the foreground on a red-tiered platform, its top covered with yellow flower petals. A priest in orange robes and a shawl stands on a metal-railed step, one arm raised and holding a flat brass tray, performing abhishekam. Beside him, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a red sash stands on the stairs near brass pots and vessels. A grey concrete multi-storey building and a hillside are in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam at a large black linga draped with a garland of purple, pink, yellow and white flowers, with scattered petals on its dome. A shaved-headed priest in an orange-saffron robe stands on a raised metal platform, pouring liquid from a vessel onto the linga with one hand while holding a plate. Beside him, a priest in white dhoti and white shawl holds a brass plate, and another in white stands at the left holding a small vessel. Red carpeted steps lead up to the linga beside an unfinished grey concrete building with rows of windows and a pale blue tarpaulin shelter at right.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large dark black stone linga draped with a garland of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers, with flower petals scattered on top. On a red-carpeted platform beside it, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a beaded necklace stands at left with hands folded, while a man in an orange-saffron robe and white dhoti with a necklace extends his hand over the linga in an offering gesture, and a third man in white dhoti stands behind him holding flowers. A grey concrete block building with windows forms the background. The orange-robed figure shows long swept-back hair and ornate necklaces, a person candidate, but appearance is uncertain.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black lingam (Shiva linga) at an outdoor abhishekam, its rounded top decorated with a garland of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers and scattered petals. Three men in white dhotis, some with bare upper bodies and red-bordered cloths, stand on a metal staircase platform beside it. One holds a small brass vessel and a white flower, another stands near a tall brass pot, and a third man at lower left in white holds a small plate and a cloth. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with many windows and bamboo scaffolding, and the ground is red-painted tiles.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies