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A large black linga stands on a circular black pedestal in an outdoor water-filled basin, decorated with a garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers and gold-embossed side panels. A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and top leans over the linga, pouring or offering over it, while white-clad priests stand on a metal staircase and platform nearby, one holding a brass vessel. Red-tiered seating with rows of small black stone seats surrounds the basin, with an unfinished concrete building and scaffolding behind. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black stone lingam on a circular black pedestal stands in an outdoor ceremonial area with red-painted tiered steps and rows of small black lingams behind it. Priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on a raised platform at the left, holding brass pots and garlands, while a figure in an orange-saffron robe stands at the upper right holding a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Yellow flowers are scattered on top of the lingam and in the water at its base, and ornate gold and green decorated cloth hangs on the pedestal. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and a water tank beside trees.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. 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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 Shiva linga on a circular black pedestal is being anointed on an open-air outdoor stage with red-carpeted tiered steps. A man in saffron-orange robes stands on the steps and pours or places yellow flowers and petals over the top of the linga. Several men in white dhoti and shawl stand on the metal staircase and platform to the left, one holding a garland of orange and white flowers, and brass pots are nearby. Gold-coloured ornamental decorations with red and green garlands wrap the base. Rows of small black linga-shaped seats fill the empty audience area. 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