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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a rounded top stands on a tiered black circular base in an open outdoor amphitheatre with red-painted stone steps. A colourful flower garland in red, white and green hangs down the front of the lingam. Water flows down the base and drains over its edge. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase at the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala. A third robed figure stands on the steps below, and a seated robed figure in orange sits on a cushioned seat at the left edge. A few people sit on the upper steps and a tall striped flagpole stands behind, with palm trees and a low building in the background.

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June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular black pedestal is being bathed with milky white liquid poured down its surface, with a multicolour flower garland draped over its top. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, some pouring liquid and holding vessels. A red-tiered stone amphitheatre and a few white-clad devotees on the left form the background. Liquid runs off the pedestal's spout.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed with milk or white liquid that flows down its surface and over the pedestal. A striped multicoloured garland hangs down the lingam. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal railing platform beside it, one with long hair and rudraksha beads, while a third figure in white is partly visible near the steps. Red-painted tiered steps and a metal railing form the background, with palm trees and buildings beyond.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone lingam, a Shiva linga, is draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers and sits on a circular black platform above red stepped seating. A tall figure in orange robes and rudraksha beads stands on a metal staircase beside the lingam, while another robed figure in orange stands at the top. Two more people in orange and white are partly visible below on the steps. Stone-gray railings and a black speaker stand to the left, with a small table of offerings at lower left and a flagpole with colourful bands at top left.2013-06-17A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni pedestal with a spout channel, washed with milk running down its surface and off the spout. A striped multicoloured garland drapes over the top of the linga. On the left, a metal staircase rises beside the stone steps, where several priests in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the landings holding white offerings. A few more figures in orange and white are on the steps below. Red stepped seating rises behind the linga, with rows of small black lamp stands on the right and a metal railing. A small orange-clad figure stands at the far right near the steps. Abhishekam is being performed on the linga.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-peetha base is being bathed with water during an abhishekam on an open terrace with red-tiered steps. A metal staircase leads to the top, where a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a beaded necklace stands beside the linga, holding a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Another saffron-robed attendant stands on the stairs and a third figure is partly visible near the top. Water pours over the linga and runs off the base. Palm trees, a green-roofed building and a low wall with a railing are in the background. Three metal-framed white plaques are attached to the linga.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large dark blue-black Shiva lingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an open outdoor amphitheatre, with water flowing down a spout from the base. A multicoloured garland of flowers wraps the lingam, and a small plaque is affixed to its side. Two men stand on a raised metal platform beside the lingam, one in a white dhoti and the other in saffron-orange clothing, performing abhishekam. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the red stepped seating behind, with several more people on the left and a few saffron-clad figures at the right edge.2013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga on a circular black pedestal, with white milk flowing down its sides and off the base. A multicoloured garland hangs down the linga. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal ladder beside it, one pouring liquid from a vessel, and a third figure in white stands on the right. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill red-tiered steps under red and white bunting and orange streamers.2013-07-08