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A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam on a large smooth dome-shaped stone lingam draped with a multicoloured flower garland of marigolds, roses and white blossoms. A man in an orange-brown robe and rudraksha mala stands on a metal platform and pours yellow turmeric powder over the lingam, while another robed man beneath a striped fringed canopy with multicoloured tassels holds the umbrella pole. A third person in orange clothing stands at the railing on the right. The sky behind is pale grey-blue. Visible people: three.

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Outdoor photograph of a large pale stone shivalingam-like mound covered in a striped garland of marigolds in red, yellow, white and green. A man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala stands on a metal scaffold platform, pouring yellow powder or turmeric liquid over the mound while another figure in orange holds a multicolored fringed umbrella overhead. A second person in orange stands at the right edge. Clear pale blue sky behind.2018-01-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large rounded stone Shivalinga draped with a multicolour garland of marigolds and other flowers in red, yellow, green, purple and white. Yellow powder or abhishekam material rises in a cloud around the lingam. A raised metal platform on the right holds several men in saffron-orange and rust-brown garments; a central man, bare-chested with a white-marked forehead, rudraksha mala and a gold chain, sits with an orange cloth over his lap. Behind him a man in orange holds a tall pole supporting a large multicoloured fringed umbrella with red, yellow, green, blue and white stripes. Another attendant on the right wears orange and a headband. Pale blue sky fills the background.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01Outdoor photo of a large smooth cream-coloured Shiva lingam draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, white and purple, under a multicoloured fringed ceremonial umbrella on a yellow pole. Beside it, on a white metal staircase platform, a man in an orange-red robe and rudraksha mala stands bare-chested with an orange cloth draped over his arm, performing abhishekam-style ritual work. Two other men stand on the stairs: one in a red-orange robe with long hair tied up, the other in white dhoti and shawl with a mala. A fourth person's head is visible at the lower left near the lingam. The sky is pale grey.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01A large pale stone lingam is draped with a long garland of marigolds, white flowers and multicoloured blossoms in red, yellow, green and purple. A multicoloured fringed parasol with yellow pole is held over it. Standing on a white metal railed platform beside it, a man with a shaved head and tilak wears a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, and is partly seated near the stone. A younger assistant in orange clothing holds the parasol pole, and another person in orange stands at the right edge of the platform. The sky is pale grey.2018-01-01Outdoors under a pale sky, a large smooth pale-cream dome-shaped stone, with a garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers draped over its side, sits beside a white metal staircase and platform. On the platform, a bare-chested man in an orange-red garment with a long shawl and beaded mala holds a multicoloured tasselled umbrella over the stone. Another man in orange stands on the stairs at right and a few other people in white dhotis and orange cloth are partly visible. Three people are fully or partly visible on the platform and stairs.2018-01-01A photograph of a large pale rounded stone monument. A multicoloured fringed canopy umbrella with a yellow pole is held over it by a standing attendant in dark clothing. Beside it on a white metal platform with railings, an ochre-robed man with a shaved head and tripundra marks, wearing rudraksha beads, sits near the monument. Another person in orange robes stands at the right railing, and a small figure in orange is partly visible at the far right edge.2018-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large golden-yellow Shiva linga being bathed in turmeric or sacred powder, with a dusty yellow cloud rising around its base. The linga is draped in a thick garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, white, yellow and green. Atop a raised white metal platform at right, a seated man in orange-brown robes and rudraksha beads sits beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol held by an attendant, while another attendant in orange stands beside him. A small figure in orange robes stands at lower left near the black stone pedestal, and tiered stone steps and trees fill the background. The scene suggests abhishekam with a parasol honour.2018-01-01Outdoor photo of a large cream-coloured dome-shaped shivalinga-like structure draped with a thick garland of marigolds, roses and mixed flowers in red, yellow, white, pink and green. A large ceremonial parasol with multicoloured fringed tassels is held over it by an attendant. On a white metal platform with railings, a man with a tilak on his forehead, bare chest, long dark hair and an orange cloth draped over his lap sits near the structure. Behind him, another attendant in saffron/orange robes holds the parasol pole, and a third person in orange clothing with a tall turban-style headwrap stands at the right railing. Pale blue sky forms the background.2018-01-01A large golden-yellow Shiva lingam on a black stone base is bathed in a cloud of yellow powder rising into a pale blue sky. A long garland of marigold, yellow and red flowers drapes down the lingam. On a metal staircase platform at right, a man in orange-red robes and rudraksha beads stands beneath a multicoloured tasselled umbrella held by an attendant, with another orange-clad figure beside him. A small figure in orange stands at lower left by the base. Trees and a distant structure appear at left.2018-01-01