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A photograph taken outdoors under a pale sky with white clouds. A shirtless man stands on a metal platform or railing atop a large dark green cylindrical tank, leaning forward and reaching toward its top. A thin metal ladder or railing runs along the left edge.

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November 21 20102010-11-21A photograph of outdoor work on a tall black cylindrical structure against a cloudy blue sky. Two workers in orange and dark work clothing stand on an orange-and-grey aerial lift platform beside the cylinder, which has a white label panel near its middle. No ritual, discourse or Himalayan setting is visible in the frame, and no person appears who could be identified as a person.2010-09-23A photograph of a large dark cylindrical tank, possibly a fuel or storage vessel, with a metal railing and stairs at the left side. Two workers in work clothes stand on the upper platform beside the tank near the top. The setting appears to be an industrial or construction site with pipes and steel structures visible, and no ritual, Himalayan or ashram setting is shown.2010-09-23September 23 20102010-09-23November 21 20102010-11-21A large black stone Shivalinga is being bathed on a raised platform under an open sky, with several men in orange and saffron clothing standing on metal scaffolding and stairs around it. Two men near the top wear orange garments and appear to be pouring or tending the abhishekam. A small white rectangular label is affixed to the lingam's side. Green trees and a distant tower are visible in the background.2010-09-23A photograph of a large golden-yellow cylindrical tank or silo with a rounded top, standing beside a steel staircase and metal railings. Two workers in orange and dark clothing are climbing or standing on the stairs and platform near the top. Lush green trees and foliage surround the structure under an overcast sky. The tank bears large black lettering on its side.2010-09-23A four-panel collage of outdoor ritual abhishekam on a large white Shivalinga atop a black pedestal. Saffron-robed priests stand on scaffolding and pour liquid from vessels and a kalasha over the top of the linga, with yellowish liquid visible running down. Green trees and a cloudy sky form the backdrop.2010-10-22A large outdoor shrine-like structure with a tall dark grey dome-shaped top rises above a decorated base. Several people stand on a multi-level scaffold or stepped platform at the left, wearing light clothing, and a blue and white striped structure sits beside them. Yellow and green banners or cloth hang from the lower sections. The sky above is bright blue and the scene appears to be a Himalayan or yatra-related installation.2010-09-23October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished lingam rises from the frame, its base wrapped in silver bands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands on a rusted metal scaffold platform, pouring yellow marigold flowers from both hands onto the top of the lingam. Scattered petals fall around it. A second person in an orange-saffron robe stands on the lower steps of the scaffold, partly visible at the left edge. Grey overcast sky and green trees form the background. The scene suggests abhishekam-style floral offering at a Shiva lingam.2010-09-23October 22 20102010-10-22