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A large black stone Shivalingam on a black lotus-carved pedestal is being bathed with milk, which flows down over the lingam and out through the yoni-shaped spout. A multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple, white and green blossoms wraps around the lingam. Behind it, three men in saffron and orange clothing stand on a raised platform near a flower-decorated tall pole, one wearing a red and white garland. Further back, a seated figure in orange robes with a beaded necklace sits before offerings on a draped platform in front of red-brick steps. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam at an ashram-style compound with a small building in the background.

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June 17 20132013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large dark grey stone Shivling on a tiered black yoni-pitha base is being bathed with white milk or abhishekam liquid that runs down its surface. A multicolour garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers encircles the lingam, with petals scattered on the base. Behind it, on a raised metal scaffold platform, several men in saffron-orange and red robes stand; the central figure wears a red-and-white shawl, a red-beaded mala and a gold-coloured necklace, holding an offering vessel. Red brick steps and a red-roofed building form the background.2013-06-17A large dark stone Shiva lingam on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with white milk, which runs down the lingam and out the spout onto the stone platform. A long garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers hangs around the lingam. Behind, red-brick steps rise, and a man in a red garment with a garland stands at the top of the lingam with two other men in orange and white near him; a seated figure in orange sits on a cloth at the left. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual outdoors.2013-06-17A large dark stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black yoni-pitha base is being bathed, with milk or water flowing down its spout onto the base. A multicolour flower garland in red, yellow, white, purple and green wraps the lingam. Behind it, three men stand on red stone steps near the top edge: two in red-orange robes with rudraksha malas and one shaven-headed man in white. Further back, a seated figure in orange robes with a mala sits on a cushion beside a small red-and-gold pot. A white-clad figure is partly visible at the right edge.2013-06-17A large dark grey stone Shiva lingam on a lotus-carved yoni pedestal, its upper shaft streaked with white milky liquid. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand on a metal scaffold stair platform behind it; the central figure wears a red and yellow shawl and holds an offering. Red brick steps and a green-roofed building are in the background.2013-06-17A large black stone Shivling on a black yoni-pitha base stands in an outdoor courtyard, being bathed with milky white liquid that streams down the spout onto the pavement. A multicolored flower garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple blooms drapes the lingam. Behind it, a man in a red and gold garment with a beaded necklace stands on red steps, with two more priests in orange and white partly visible at the top corners, and a seated figure in orange robes sits on a low platform at left. A red building and white railings sit in the background.2013-06-17June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam on a black carved yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk or water that flows over the spout and down to the floor. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind it, on red stone steps, a seated figure in orange robes with a mala sits on an orange cloth beside a small offering table. Three men in orange and red clothing with rudraksha malas stand at the top of the steps, two with hands folded. A white-clad person is at the right edge.2013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam on a black yoni pedestal, outdoors in front of red-brick steps, with milk or water flowing from the spout of the yoni. A multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple blossoms wraps the lingam. Behind it, a man in an orange-red robe with a flower garland stands at the top of the steps, and a seated priest in orange clothing sits on a raised platform with brass vessels. A small figure in white is visible at the lower right by the steps, and a few distant people stand near a fence at the back. Red-brick buildings and a flagpole with a banner appear behind.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17