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Outdoor ritual photo on a raised metal platform beside a large black stone lingam decorated with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers and a silver yoni-base band. A figure in orange ochre robes and rudraksha-style beads stands at the front holding a lit oil lamp with flame and smoke, while several other priests in orange and saffron dhotis, some with white tilak marks and bare upper bodies, stand behind on the platform, one holding a brass vessel. Plain white sky and brick buildings are visible in the background.

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A large black Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra band and a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers arched over its top is the central subject. On a raised metal platform beside it, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand; the foremost man with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace holds a lit oil lamp toward the lingam, with smoke rising. Other men in orange and gold garments, some with rudraksha-style necklaces, stand on the steps and platform around him. A concrete building and pale sky form the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga draped with a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers, set against a plain pale sky and a brick wall. A metal staircase with a railed platform leads up to a group of about four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with bare upper bodies and white forehead markings. One man at the centre, with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, extends an incense stick or agarbatti toward the linga with one hand, while a man beside him folds his hands in namaskar. Another man holds his palms together in prayer on the lower platform. The silver yoni-patta band of the linga is visible at the centre.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black Shivalinga is draped with a garland arch of red, white, yellow and green flowers, with a silver band across its base. Three men stand on a raised metal platform with railings at the upper left. The central figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti and long, swept-back dark hair, with a rudraksha-style garland, and holds up a small ritual object. The man beside him in orange with a shaved head holds his hands in anjali, and another attendant in orange stands behind them. A fourth person in orange with a shaved head and white markings sits at the far left edge with hands folded in prayer. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the linga.2013-06-10A photograph of a large black Shivalinga decorated with a colourful flower garland in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with silver bands across its base. On a metal scaffold staircase at left, several saffron-robed men stand and climb; one in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a small vessel and pours from it, while another in orange holds a bowl. Long-haired figure at upper centre wears an orange shawl and garland. Grey sky and a concrete building in the background suggest an outdoor abhishekam ritual.2013-06-17July 29 20132013-07-29A large dark black stone lingam with three horizontal silver bands across its front is decorated with a flower garland arch in red, yellow, purple, white and green. On a metal scaffold platform beside it, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange-saffron robe stands at the top, gesturing with a hand. Two other saffron-robed figures with shaved heads and beaded necklaces stand nearby, one on a lower step. Pale overcast sky and a red building are in the background.2013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large dark Shivling with a multicoloured flower garland arching over its top and a silver horizontal tripundra band across its front. Several saffron-robed men in orange garments with rudraksha and beaded necklaces stand on a white metal scaffold staircase beside it. The man at the top, with long dark hair and a red garland, holds small cups or vessels. Other saffron-robed men, some with shaved heads, stand nearby, one holding a white cloth. A red brick building and grey sky form the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with silver ornamental bands across its middle. On a metal platform at left, several saffron-robed priests stand on a stair-like scaffold; the figure at centre has long hair swept back, a red-orange garland and ornaments, and holds a small oil lamp or aarti flame toward the lingam. Other priests in orange robes and rudraksha or flower garlands stand beside and below, one holding a brass plate. The scene is a puja or abhishekam with a red building and concrete block wall behind. Count of visible people: about six.2013-06-17