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Night photograph of a very large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-style pedestal, standing in a shallow water-filled basin. Water streams down the lingam, which has horizontal white marks across its middle. Two priests in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase and railed platform beside it; one pours water from a vessel onto the top of the lingam. A third figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the base of the stairs with a white-clothed attendant. Tiered red-brown seating rises behind the basin under dark sky and a lit building.

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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing in shallow water at a temple tank, with water poured over it. Several men in white dhotis and white shawls stand on a white metal staircase and railing to the left and at the top right, pouring water or offerings onto the lingam. One figure in a saffron-orange robe stands on the staircase at left, with brass vessels set nearby. Behind them is a multi-storey building with lit windows, and a brick-faced wall with a row of plants lines the tank. This appears to be a Shiva abhishekam in progress.2011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a stepped white-and-red base, draped with a red and yellow marigold garland and a silver band. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal scaffold staircase at the upper left, apparently performing rudrabhishekam on the lingam. A wall of red-brown panels lines the background and the water-filled pool is visible at the bottom.2014-07-07October 11 20112011-10-11 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing in a reflecting pool, with a horizontal band of white ash-like markings across its front. Three men stand on a white metal railed platform beside it: one in an orange saffron robe on the left, and two in white dhoti-style clothing; one of the white-clad men pours water from a vessel over the top of the Shivling, an abhishekam offering. Water streams down the lingam. A brass plaque sits at the base of the pedestal. Illuminated multi-storey buildings stand in the background.2011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a polished dark top and gold-toned bands, set on a tiered black stone yoni-peetha base reflected in still water. Three men stand on a white metal railing platform at the left: one in an orange robe, two in white dhoti-style garments with shawls, one pouring liquid or offering from a small silver vessel over the lingam. A small brass plaque sits on the base. Brick-patterned wall and building windows are behind. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed at the lingam.2011-10-11 +1 copiesNight photograph of a massive black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered yoni-shaped pedestal, standing in a reflecting water pool. Two priests in white dhotis stand on a white metal railed platform, one pouring liquid from a silver vessel over the top of the lingam while the wet stone glistens. A third figure in an orange saffron robe sits at the left edge near offering pots. Brick-walled planters and a lit multi-storey building form the background. A small brass plaque is set into the pool's edge. A blue-and-white logo appears at upper left. Abhishekam ritual.2011-10-11Night photograph of a huge black polished stone Shiva lingam rising from a yoni-shaped pedestal in a reflective water pool. Two men in white dhoti and shawl stand on a white metal railed platform at the top, one pouring water from a vessel over the lingam. A third man in an orange saffron robe bends at the left edge of the platform, tending a ritual item. A multi-storey building with lit windows and a brick terrace garden with potted plants form the background. A small gold plaque sits on the pool edge. Ritual abhishekam of the lingam is taking place.2011-10-11November 24 20142014-11-24