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Outdoors, two men in saffron-orange ritual dhotis stand on a raised white metal railed platform beside a large dark black stone lingam. The lingam is draped with a long garland of multicoloured flowers in red, green, purple, yellow and white. The man in front has long dark hair, wears a red and white flower garland, a gold beaded necklace, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, and pours liquid from a white vessel over the lingam. A second priest with a shaved head and white tilak marks stands to the left wearing a rudraksha mala and gold chain. Trees and a pale overcast sky are behind them.

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June 17 20132013-06-17A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark polished black stone lingam wrapped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, purple, white and green. Two men stand on a white metal railed platform beside it. The man in front centre wears a dark-haired head, red-orange dhoti and shawl, multiple garlands in red and white, and a gold necklace, and pours liquid from a white vessel onto the lingam. The man at left wears a red-orange cloth, a beaded rudraksha-style necklace and a white forehead marking. Green trees and a pale sky form the background.2013-06-17A large dark polished black stone linga is the central subject, draped with a multicoloured marigold garland in red, yellow, white, green and purple. A person in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white garland, rudraksha and gold necklaces, bangles and a red bindi stands at its top, pouring liquid from a white vessel onto it. Two shaven-headed priests with white tilaks stand beside them, and white railings with red-tiled buildings and a tree form the background. Seated devotees in white and red sit on red steps at lower left and right, watching the ritual.2013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black Shivalinga being bathed with milky liquid poured from a vessel. A devotee in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on a metal railing platform, wearing a rudraksha mala, a long gold necklace and bangles, pouring the liquid over the linga. Beside him a second man in saffron wraps with a rudraksha mala, a crimson-and-white tilak and marked forehead, looks on. A red, white, yellow and green flower garland drapes over the linga. Trees and a green-roofed building form the background. a person (appearance-based candidate, with saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces) performs the abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga.2013-06-10Outdoor temple abhishekam at a large dark black lingam. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and upper cloths stand at a white metal railing, one holding a white cloth. Both wear white tripundra forehead markings, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold-toned pendants. A multicoloured flower garland of red, white, yellow, purple and green blossoms drapes over the lingam. A third priest in orange is partly visible behind. A red-roofed building forms the background.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10June 03 20132013-06-03June 17 20132013-06-17A large dark polished stone lingam is draped with a long garland of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Behind it stands a woman in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment with a long gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, a red bindi, and dark hair pulled back, smiling. Beside her a bald man with white vibhuti horizontal marks on his forehead wears a saffron shawl and a gold necklace. Another figure is partly visible behind the lingam. In the background a man in a white dhoti and a brown vest stands with hands folded in prayer, and a red brick building with a striped pillar stands behind the courtyard.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17A large dark polished black stone lingam sits in an outdoor courtyard, draped with a thick garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Three men in saffron-orange robes perform abhishekam. Two shaved-headed priests on the left and right have white sandalwood markings on their heads and arms and hold ritual items, while the central figure with long swept-back dark hair, saffron garments, rudraksha-style beads and gold necklaces pours liquid from a small vessel onto the stone. Red-tiled buildings and a stone-lined pathway form the background.2013-06-10