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December 17 20162016-12-17A large dark grey stone Shivalinga is bathed with milk or water poured over its top, with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. The linga sits on a circular platform decorated with bands of orange, yellow, red, green and white marigold garlands and strung beads. Several priests in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand on a metal scaffold staircase beside the linga, one pouring liquid from a vessel. A red stepped stone structure and fenced grounds lie behind under an overcast sky, with a chute carrying offering water out to the right, consistent with a Rudra abhishekam.2013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shivalinga, decorated with a silver band and draped with a multicoloured marigold garland arch in red, yellow, green and white. Below, the stone base is covered in strings of orange, yellow, purple, green and red flower garlands. Four saffron-robed men stand on a raised metal platform with a railing beside the linga, one pouring liquid over the top from a vessel. Behind is a pink multi-storey building and pale sky. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed at the linga.2013-11-06January 13 20152015-01-13A large dark grey Shivalinga is decorated with a band of multicoloured marigold and flower garlands along its sides and top, with a silver ornamental band and a crystal-like disc at its midpoint. A flower-festooned platform with marigold swags surrounds its base. On a metal scaffolding stair at the upper left, three or four men in saffron-orange robes stand, one leaning over the top of the linga and pouring liquid over it. Bare grey sky is behind.2013-07-29May 24 20172017-05-24A large outdoor ritual scene at a temple-like arena with tiered brick seating filled with rows of small lamps. A massive stone lingam-like pillar is draped with garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers and wrapped in striped fabric, and several men in white dhotis and saffron-coloured cloths stand on a scaffold and platform around it, some climbing the metal staircase and handling flower garlands. A tall stone pillar stands beside it while white-clad figures sit on the upper steps. On the right, a golden throne (peetha) with a seated figure in saffron clothing sits beneath a canopy with a golden kalasha and ritual items. A tree and a clear sky appear behind the seating.2016-12-23A large white Shivalinga stands on a flower-decorated platform, draped with garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple and green, with a red garland framing its front. Orange-robed men stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, one in a light robe adorned with orange garlands. Rows of brass oil lamps line the tiered stone seating behind, and a few people in white sit among them. A decorated golden deity murti appears at the bottom right corner, and a colourful garland-bordered base surrounds the linga.2016-12-23A large dark black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a square base decorated with a garland arch of orange, yellow and green flowers and a flower-draped skirt of multicoloured marigold and other blooms. Silver bands wrap the lingam's middle. Along the raised platform on the left, about a dozen saffron-robed monks and priests stand on a metal scaffold with stairs and railings, one pointing outward. Rows of seated saffron-clad participants fill the red terraced seating in the background, beside a red brick building. Overcast sky above. A Rudra Abhishekam ritual with flowers is suggested by the setting. A small brass plaque sits on the base.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large black Shivalingam is decorated with long garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in orange, yellow, green, purple and white, and it sits on an ornate flower-decorated platform or ratha. Silver horizontal tripundra-style bands mark the front of the lingam. Beside it, a metal staircase leads to a raised platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand, one in white. A standing person in orange clothing and an orange turban is at the left near the stairs. Terracotta pots and potted plants line the tiered red stepped area behind, with a grey concrete building and a sky backdrop.2015-01-13A large black Shiva lingam stands on a tiered orange-and-yellow flower-garland base, draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, in an outdoor ceremonial ground. Behind it, a white metal staircase leads to a raised platform where a figure in orange robes stands with arms raised. Several other people in orange and white robes climb the stairs or stand at the side, and a seated crowd in white clothing fills the stepped seating at the lower left. Clay pots are stacked along the right-hand wall beneath a pale sky and trees.2015-02-17 +1 copies