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A 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.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black dome-shaped linga on a red-tiered platform being worshipped with flower petals. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a shaved head stands on the steps reaching out to scatter yellow flower petals from a tray onto the top of the linga. To the left, a man in a white dhoti with bare upper body stands beside a set of brass vessels on the stairs, and a garland of flowers hangs at the edge of the frame. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed brick and window frames, and a metal railing surrounds the platform.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black lingam with a garland of yellow, pink, purple and white flowers around its base is being bathed outdoors as part of a linga abhishekam. A priest in an orange saffron robe stands at the right, extending his arm over the lingam while pouring from a small vessel, and flower petals scatter over its top. Two priests in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase at the left, one holding a brass plate and the other a brass pot. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with rows of windows, and a red carpet covers the steps leading to the lingam.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black linga, a Shiva lingam, is wrapped with a garland of marigolds in yellow, orange and purple and white blossoms, with petals scattered on its top. A man in an orange-saffron robe leans over the linga and reaches to place or adjust flowers on it. Two priests in white dhoti and shawl stand on a raised metal platform beside it, one holding a brass pot. Behind them is a grey concrete building with many windows, and red-carpeted steps lead up to the lingam platform.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam of a large black lingam set on a circular platform, its base surrounded by flowers and a garland of yellow and multicoloured blossoms draped over its upper half. Several priests stand on a red-carpeted stepped platform with metal railings beside the lingam. The priest in the centre wears a white dhoti and holds his hands together in anjali, while another in white holds a silver plate. A man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala holds a lit aarti lamp. A priest in white at the left holds a small vessel. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with rows of windows.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black Shivalingam with a white flower-covered top and a multicolored flower garland wrapped around its base stands on a circular black platform at an outdoor temple. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on a metal staircase platform holding a lit flame, performing aarti. A second man in white dhoti with bare upper body stands on a lower landing with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, red tiered steps are lined with potted green plants, and a grey multistory building with scaffolding rises in the background.2011-11-25 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam stands on a circular stone base in a water basin, decorated with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands. A man in an orange robe stands on a raised steel platform holding a lit lamp or offering vessel toward the lingam. Beside him on a lower steel landing, a bald man in white ritual clothing stands with hands joined. Another person in white stands at the left edge near the railing. Behind them, a row of terracotta diya-style lamps lines red steps, and a grey multi-storey building with a white tent structure stands in the background. Ritual abhishekam setting.2011-11-25