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A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a circular black platform, draped in a garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and having milk poured over it from above. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand on a white metal scaffold stairway at left, one pouring from a vessel. Behind, tiers of terracotta pots with green plants line red-painted steps, and orange and white flower garlands hang along a red building.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a dark circular yoni peetha base, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and scattered petals. Behind it, on a red-brick stepped amphitheatre with metal railings, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a raised platform wearing red and orange garlands, while more saffron-clad figures sit along the steps at the right. A white-clad figure stands near the steps, and a red-and-white floral garland runs along the handrails. Orange bunting and red tents decorate the background.2013-07-01A large dark Shiva lingam with a silver-framed yoni base is being bathed with milk during an abhishekam, the white liquid pouring down its surface. It is garlanded with a thick rope of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Several priests stand on a white metal scaffold beside it: one in an orange-red dhoti with a bare chest and rudraksha beads pours from a white vessel, another with a white tilak and orange shawl holds a small brass pot, a third pours from a conch-like vessel, and a young priest in orange holds a white cloth. Two more orange-robed attendants stand in the background near a row of potted plants and flower garlands, and a red building with windows stands behind them.2013-06-24A large grey Shiva lingam on a black circular base is being bathed with milk-like liquid poured over its top, with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding vessels and pouring offerings. Behind them are red brick buildings with green roofs, stone seating tiers, and a bus. The scene reads as a Rudrabhishekam abhishekam ritual.2013-11-04A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a black circular platform, dressed in a multicoloured floral garland of red, yellow, purple and white blooms and wrapped with silver ornamental bands. Several priests in saffron-orange robes perform abhishekam on a raised white metal staircase platform, one pouring milk or liquid over the lingam from a vessel. White-clad helpers and devotees surround the scene, with red and orange festoon garlands strung across a red building and rows of small potted plants on tiered steps behind. Pale liquid runs down the lingam onto the base.2013-06-24A large blue-grey Shiva lingam stands in a black yoni-shaped basin on a tiered stone platform, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with silver ornamental plates on its front. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a white metal scaffold and pour liquid over the lingam, one holding a white vessel. Along the red brick tiers behind, more saffron-robed men sit in rows and rows of small stone seats beside potted plants, while the water flows from the basin. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam ritual. No person is clearly identifiable as the a person.2013-06-24A large dark grey Shiva lingam is bathed with water in an outdoor temple courtyard, draped with a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Several priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a metal scaffold on the left, one holding a white flower garland and another pouring water. Red-brick terraced steps behind are lined with small potted plants and rows of smaller lingams, with saffron-clad devotees seated on the right in meditation. Strings of orange, yellow and pink flags hang across the red building behind. A stone pedestal with a wide base frames the lingam in the foreground.2013-06-24June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesNovember 04 20132013-11-04A large dark grey stone Shiva lingam stands in a black yoni-peetha basin, garlanded with a multicoloured arch of red, yellow, white, purple and orange flowers. Water flows over the lingam. Behind it, red stepped ghats hold many potted plants. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand on a white metal scaffold platform at left, one pouring from a vessel, and more saffron-clad figures sit on the tiered steps at right. Strings of orange and pink marigold garlands drape across the red building behind.2013-06-24A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular platform, draped with a multicoloured floral garland in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with a silver band across its midsection. Milk or liquid pours down its surface during an abhishekam. On a raised metal platform at left, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas hold vessels and stand near the linga. Behind, rows of women in orange saris sit on stepped red brick seating, each before a small black shivalinga, while a white van is parked beyond the fence.2013-11-04Large black stone Shivling in a basin is being bathed with milk-like liquid poured from the top, flowing down its sides and out of a spout. A garland of red, white and green flowers hangs down the lingam. On the tiered red stone steps and metal staircase beside it, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand in a ritual abhishekam, one holding a vessel and another pouring. Behind them are an orange building and green roofs.2013-06-10A large dark grey Shiva lingam is being bathed on a stepped red-tiered platform outdoors. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers drapes over its top. Three priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings; the central figure wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala and pours liquid over the lingam. Another priest in orange stands at the top right, and a further priest in orange is on the lower left. Red and white flower garlands hang along the railings. Behind, white and orange bunting, pink flower strings, and a few standing spectators under trees complete the scene. Several onlookers are visible in the background.2013-07-08