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Photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga being bathed or anointed on an outdoor platform. A garland of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple, white and green wraps around the top of the lingam. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and railing beside it; one holds a white cloth or bag, and others carry small vessels. The men have shaved heads, white horizontal tilak marks, rudraksha malas and bare upper bodies with orange wraps. Behind them are a red-brick wall, palm trees, a green tree and a pale sky.

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A large black stone lingam is garlanded with a long band of red, yellow, green and white flowers and decorated with silver plates. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands on a metal staircase beside it, hands joined at the chest. Behind him, several saffron-robed attendants wear white tilaka and beads, one holding a silver kalasha pot, and another holding a silver plate of white offerings. A metal railing frames the platform under an overcast sky.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised dark platform, decorated with a curved arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. Behind it are several saffron-robed men on a metal staircase with railings; the top figure stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red shawl, rudraksha mala and bare upper body, while others with shaved heads follow down the steps. Trees and an overcast sky fill the background.2013-06-03Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black lingam. Four priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a white metal staircase platform, pouring milk or white liquid over the lingam, which is draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Several have white tripundra marks on their foreheads and rudraksha or bead malas. A tall man in the centre wears a red and white flower garland and a beaded necklace. Trees and a pale sky form the background.2013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A photograph of a large black lingam, dressed with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white, and a silver yoni-style band with a crystal set in its centre. On a raised metal platform with railings, several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand with hands in anjali mudra, some holding small white conch-like vessels. Behind them, many orange-clad devotees sit in rows on red steps, and a tree and banner are visible in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a large lingam.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a multicolour flower garland draped around its upper curve, set on a black yoni-shaped base. Beside it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where a man in a long-sleeved orange-red robe stands with arms folded across his chest; his hair is long and swept back. Several men in orange-red robes and white-clad attendants occupy the stairs and platform, one bald man in orange gestures toward others. Red-brown tiered stone steps and a crowd in orange clothing sit to the right, with a large green tree behind under overcast sky.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor abhishekam on a large black Shiva lingam draped with a multicolour flower garland in red, white, yellow, purple and green. A tall metal staircase with railings leads to a platform where a figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a flower garland holds an offering plate with a lit flame, while a shaven-headed priest in orange stands beside him. Two more orange-robed attendants stand on the stairs and ground level, one holding a pot near the base. Grey sky and green trees behind.2013-06-03