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A 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.

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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 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 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 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 copiesNovember 25 20112011-11-25Outdoor 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 copies