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A large black lingam, the Shiva linga, is draped with flower garlands in purple, white, yellow, green and orange, with a flower-festooned base below. A man in orange-red robes stands on a steel staircase at the top, pouring liquid from a vessel over the lingam's crown, with a stream visible. Two other robed men stand behind him on the platform, one with a bare upper body. Silver bands wrap the lingam's middle. A pale sky and a concrete wall with a small plant appear in the background.

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A large black Shiva lingam is decorated with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, white, purple and green, with a silver-banded tripundra-style mark and a circular emblem on its face. Three men in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and platform at the upper left, one pouring liquid from a vessel over the lingam's top. Clear sky and a concrete wall with string lights are behind. Ritual abhishekam with flower decoration.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large dark Shiva lingam is decorated with a wide oval band of garlands in yellow, orange, green, purple, white and maroon flowers, edged with beaded strands and with a silver yoni-style base wrapped in flower festoons. A man with long hair, a reddish-orange garment and gold armlets pours liquid from a vessel over the top of the lingam from a metal scaffold platform. Several other men in saffron-orange and red cloths stand on the platform beside him, one holding a white cloth. The scene suggests an abhishekam; the sky is pale blue with a bare concrete wall behind.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large black Shivalingam is draped in multicoloured flower garlands of yellow, orange, white, purple and green, with a silver band across its face and a sweeping garland loop. A raised metal scaffold platform holds several men in saffron and orange robes; one standing man pours liquid from a vessel over the lingam, with a stream of orange liquid visible. Two other robed men stand nearby on the platform. The setting is an outdoor ritual abhishekam on a clear sky, consistent with a Maha Shivaratri worship scene.2015-02-17A large black Shiva lingam is draped in garlands of marigolds, white flowers and multicoloured strands in yellow, orange, purple and green, with a flower-strung arch framing its upper face. A silver three-line tripundra marking is attached to the front. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti stands on a metal scaffold stairway at the top left, raising a small vessel above the lingam, while another robed priest sits on the steps behind. The lingam sits on a tiered base decorated with floral swags. Behind is a concrete wall with string lights and a fence, under a clear pale sky.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesDecember 27 20162016-12-27A photograph of a large dark grey Shivalinga, a tall rounded lingam, being bathed with liquid that streams down its surface during an abhishekam. Its base is wrapped in a silver yoni-pitha band and the lingam is framed by an arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green and white. A garland-draped stage or platform in front carries rows of strung flowers in orange, purple, green, yellow and white. On a metal scaffold at the left, three shaven-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and upper cloths stand; the nearest, with a rudraksha mala, tilts a vessel to pour liquid over the lingam. A fourth figure is partly visible at the far left edge. Behind them is a red-brick building and a sky with construction cranes.2013-11-06