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A large black stone Shivling at the centre of an outdoor abhishekam, its base wrapped in a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red, green and white, with water streaming from its spout into a pool. Behind it, saffron-robed priests stand on a raised platform and a yellow-garlanded staircase, while a crowd of devotees in white clothes sits on red tiered steps under purple canopies and decorated kalasha pots. Flower petals float on the water in the foreground.

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December 27 20132013-12-27A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a square platform in a water tank, draped with a multicoloured garland skirt of marigolds and flowers in yellow, orange, red, white and purple, with water pouring over it from spouts. Behind it, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill tiered red stone steps under a canopy of banners and palm trees, and several saffron-robed priests stand on the platform and along a yellow-garlanded walkway to the right, performing abhishekam ritual. Smaller decorative ceremonial pots with colourful flower garlands sit at the lower left.2013-12-27A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow pool of water, its base wrapped in a ring of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands with bands of orange, yellow, red, purple and white. Water pours over the lingam and flower petals scatter on its surface. A tiered stone stairway with a yellow marigold garland runs up to a raised platform on the right, where several saffron-robed monks and a person in a red sari with a garland stand. Behind them, a large seated crowd in white clothing fills the stone steps and a fenced audience area under purple canopies, with kalasha-style decorations and a colourful arch above. This appears to be a rudrabhishekam or abhishekam ceremony at an outdoor temple setting.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large black Shiva lingam stands at the centre of a flower-decorated circular platform, with water streaming over it during an abhishekam. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers wrap the lingam. On the raised stage at right, a woman in a red sari and a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes stand near a rail draped with garlands, pouring water and offerings. Other saffron-robed figures sit on steps at right, and rows of white-clad devotees fill the seating behind a metal fence, with orange umbrellas and colourful bunting overhead.2013-12-27Large black Shivling at an outdoor ritual site, bathed in flowing water and encircled by a thick base of multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in yellow, orange, white, magenta and purple. Water pours from a spout at the lower right of the base. On a raised platform at upper right, two men in orange and saffron robes stand; the one on the left wears a red-and-white garland and the one on the right has a shaved head, both near the ritual. Behind them, a large seated gathering in white clothes with red shawls sits on tiered steps, many with hands folded in namaskar. Festive flower garlands also drape the platform railing and a decorated canopy appears at the upper left.2013-12-27Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shivling standing in a water tank, with water streaming from its top and a spout down its side. The lingam is wrapped in bands of marigold and mixed-colour flower garlands, and a garland drapes around its base. Hundreds of white-clad devotees sit on red stepped seating above the water, and a few saffron-robed priests stand on a raised platform beside a yellow flower-garlanded staircase. Several people in orange robes and white dhotis are visible near the top of the lingam, and an ornate arched decoration with flowers stands behind. Festival setting with banners and trees in the background.2013-12-27Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam set on a square platform in a pool of water, draped with multicoloured marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with water streaming down its sides. Behind it, a tiered red stone amphitheatre holds a large seated crowd of devotees in white clothes. Several saffron-robed priests stand on an elevated platform at upper right, one in an orange robe near a purple-and-gold garland, while a yellow-railed walkway leads to the stage. Decorated canopies with orange and red umbrellas and a floral arch appear in the background. Tall palms and a building line the horizon.2013-12-27Outdoor ritual abhishekam at a large black lingam with water pouring over it and a garland of multicoloured flowers wrapped around its middle. Marigold garlands surround the circular platform at its base. On a raised metal platform at right, a woman in a red garland and a saffron-clad man stand beside other robed monks in saffron and orange; the woman wears a red sari and a red garland. Below, rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the ceremony, with decorated umbrellas in red and orange near the steps and a tiled stepped stage. Tents with purple edging and flags frame the scene. a person is not identifiable here on appearance, so the man in saffron is described only by role.2013-12-27Outdoor abhishekam ceremony at a large black Shivalinga on a stepped platform beside water, decorated with a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple and white. Tiered red-stepped seating behind holds a seated crowd of many people wearing white clothes. On the right, a raised platform carries several robed priests in saffron and orange garments and a woman in orange draped with garlands, standing beside a yellow garland-draped railing. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas and a tented canopy with flags decorate the background.2013-12-27A large dark black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a circular yoni pedestal wrapped in layered garlands of marigolds in orange, yellow and purple with white flowers. Water flows down the lingam and out the yoni spout. A garland of multicoloured flowers hangs down its front. Behind it on a raised platform, a man in a red-orange robe with a flower garland holds up a white conch-like vessel, and another bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti stands beside him. Seated on red stone steps, a crowd of people in white clothing, plus several orange-robed sadhus, watch, with orange umbrellas overhead. Purple and white banners hang behind.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27