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Outdoor temple ritual at a large black Shiva linga draped with a marigold and multicolored flower garland arch, with a silver-framed face on its base. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala stands on a raised red-carpeted platform, holding a lamp and ritual vessel. Two priests in white dhotis and shawls stand beside him, one with hands folded in prayer, while another white-clad attendant stands at left near a brass plate. Behind them is an unfinished grey concrete building with bamboo scaffolding and open windows with red shutters.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black Shiva linga stands on a red-carpeted platform with a silver yoni-pattern base plate, garlanded with a multicolored flower necklace and topped with yellow flowers and milky liquid running down its surface during abhishekam. Behind it, several priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on a metal-railed staircase, one holding a tray of offerings, while a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the back with hands folded in prayer. Unfinished concrete block buildings with exposed rebar form the background.2010-10-22 +2 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 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black lingam, a Shiva linga, draped with a garland of yellow, orange, red and white flowers, with flower petals scattered on its top and a small offering on its base. Three men stand on a metal-railed platform at the left beside red-painted steps. The man nearest the lingam wears only a white dhoti and holds his palms together in prayer. The middle man wears a white dhoti and upper cloth with a gold chain and holds his hands together with an offering. The man on the right wears an orange-saffron garment and red and orange beaded malas, with hands folded in front of his chest. Behind them is an unfinished brick building with many windows.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 photograph of a large black linga with a floral garland of yellow, white and purple flowers, set on a red athletic track in front of an unfinished concrete block building with barred windows. Four men stand on a metal platform beside the linga. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style necklace, stands at the back with hands held near the linga. A man in white dhoti and shawl with folded hands stands beside him, another in white clothes holds a brass plate, and a fourth in white at the left reaches toward the platform. The scene suggests a linga abhishekam ritual. A metal stand with an engraved base sits in front of the linga.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a large dark grey linga, a shiva lingam, draped with a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers and topped with yellow flower petals, set on a red-tiled platform in front of an unfinished concrete building with rows of windows. Several men in white dhoti and shawl stand on the steps and platform. A man in white clothes with a yellow-and-gold necklace stands at the center with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a man in an orange-red cloth. On the left, another man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace stands with hands folded, and a fourth man in white stands near the rail at the far left. Metal railings and a light pole stand nearby, and the linga base carries silver decorative panels.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 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.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 copiesA photograph of a large black linga with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers encircling its base, with yellow petals scattered on top, set on a red-carpeted stepped platform. Three shaved-headed priests stand on a metal railed landing at left with palms pressed together in namaskar. The left priest wears a white dhoti and white upper cloth; the middle priest wears a white dhoti with orange-saffron shawl and a beaded necklace; the right priest wears an orange-red dhoti and shawl. A three-storey unfinished concrete block building with barred windows forms the backdrop, and a metal-framed structure is visible at right.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies