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A 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.

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October 22 20142014-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +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 stone linga with a silver-tone front panel sits on a black yogi peetha in a water-filled basin. Garlands of orange and white flowers hang on the linga, and gold-coloured ornamental bands are draped at its base. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on a red-tiered stadium-style platform, and one priest in an orange garment leans over the linga, apparently performing linga abhishekam. Behind the scene is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and a hillside in the distance. About six people are visible, including those on the stairs at the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black Shiva linga on a black yoni-shaped pedestal stands in a shallow water basin in an open-air ceremonial amphitheatre with red-painted tiered steps. The linga is garlanded with multicoloured flowers and gold-coloured leaf decorations, and yellow flowers are scattered on its top and base. A man in a saffron-orange robe leans over the linga to perform the abhishekam. Around the basin, several men in white dhotis and white shawls stand on the steps and at the railings. Behind is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar, and trees and hills in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone lingam stands on a circular black yoni-pitha base in a shallow reflecting pool, decorated with flower garlands in red, white and yellow and gold-coloured ornamental patterns hanging from its base. A figure in an orange-red garment stands on the lingam's upper section, draping garlands over it, while several men in white dhoti and shawl attire stand on the stepped red-railed platform and walkways around the pool. Rows of empty red seats rise behind, with an unfinished concrete building under construction in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black Shiva linga stands in a shallow water pool with a red-and-white striped base, decorated with a garland of yellow flowers on top and gold-coloured ornamental panels around its base. Several priests in white dhotis and shawls climb metal stairs and walk along a railing beside the linga, one in an orange-red robe near the top. Behind them stands an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar, and rows of red-and-black seats of an open amphitheatre surround the pool. A figure in orange robes stands at the upper platform, while others in white are spread along the stairs.2010-10-22 +2 copiesA 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 copies