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Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark grey lingam with a flower garland of yellow, orange, pink and white blossoms draped around its base. Three priests stand on a raised metal platform beside it: one in white dhoti with a pale shawl and sacred thread, one in plain white dhoti with hands joined in prayer, and one in an orange-red garment pouring flowers or water over the top of the lingam. Behind them is an unfinished grey concrete block building with barred windows, and red carpeted steps lead to the shrine. A partially visible person in white stands at the far left edge. The lingam bears a small orange tilak mark and a carved silver-toned base panel.

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