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A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam draped with a multicolored garland of marigolds and roses. A man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, stands on a raised metal platform beside the lingam, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small bell in the other. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in saffron cloth holds a bowl. Seated on red steps below, several people in white clothes and saffron robes watch. Red and white bunting and garlands decorate the tent behind them. The lamp flame and garlands dominate the frame.

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July 08 20132013-07-08Outdoor ritual at a large black stone lingam covered in a multicoloured flower garland of red, orange, yellow, white, purple and green blossoms. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a red and orange rudraksha mala and heavy gold necklaces, stands behind the lingam holding a lit oil lamp and a small bell. Beside him, a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a white tilak lifts a lamp. Seated devotees in white clothes with red lanyards watch from stone steps, and red and yellow floral garlands decorate the tent behind. Probable Swamiji cues: the standing ritual leader has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large black dome-shaped stone lingam is draped with a garland of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, set before a stepped platform with orange marigold festoons above. A man with long swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a long orange-brown garment, a heavy gold necklace and a red-and-white flower garland holds a lit oil lamp with flame over the lingam. Beside him, a bare-chested, shaved-headed priest in an orange shawl with a bandage on his arm stands at the stone. Seated devotees in white and red shawls watch from the steps, and a woman in a pink sari sits with hands folded at right. Pale draped banners and a red valance frame the scene.2013-07-01Outdoor ritual at a large black stone lingam decorated with a long garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers draped over its surface. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a red and orange flower garland, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, holds a lit oil lamp over the lingam. Another bald man stands behind him. Seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts with red lanyards press their palms together along the steps. Red and yellow floral bunting and a striped pole decorate the pavilion, with a corrugated roof behind. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate performing the aarti.2013-07-08July 01 20132013-07-01Outdoor ritual photograph at a large black stone lingam-shaped object draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. A woman with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown wrap, red floral garlands, a gold necklace and bangles, holds a flaming oil lamp over the stone. Behind, a bald man in a white garment stands near her, and seated devotees in white clothes with folded hands face the stone along red-tiled steps beneath a draped white tent decorated with yellow and red garlands. Ceremonial flags with a decorative pole stand at the right edge.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone lingam decorated with a long garland of red, orange, green, yellow, purple and white flowers. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair, a large gold pendant necklace and a rudraksha mala, stands on a metal platform beside the lingam, holding an oil lamp with a flame and a small bell. Two shaven-headed priests in saffron stand nearby, and a man in white sits on the steps at left. Red and white festoon drapery and strings of flowers decorate the tent behind. a person cues: long swept hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant, performing the lamp aarti at the lingam.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08Outdoor ritual at a large black stone lingam-shaped sculpture on a raised platform, decorated with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over its dome. A woman in an orange-brown robe, a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha-style bead garland and a large gold ceremonial necklace holds a lit flame over the stone. Seated devotees in white clothes with red lanyards line the steps and platform, with yellow and red floral strings and red-and-white draped fabric behind them.2013-07-08