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November 25 2011

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A large black Shivalingam with a white flower-covered top and a multicolored flower garland wrapped around its base stands on a circular black platform at an outdoor temple. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on a metal staircase platform holding a lit flame, performing aarti. A second man in white dhoti with bare upper body stands on a lower landing with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, red tiered steps are lined with potted green plants, and a grey multistory building with scaffolding rises in the background.2011-11-25November 25 20112011-11-25November 25 20112011-11-25October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam with a silver-trimmed yoni base, decorated with a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A figure in an orange robe stands on a metal staircase platform pouring liquid from a brass vessel onto the lingam, and water splashes down its surface. To the left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl stands on the platform with hands folded in namaskar, with a brass pot nearby. Behind them are a grey concrete building with windows, scaffolding, and tiered red steps lined with potted plants.2011-11-25Outdoor photo of a large black linga with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers encircling its base, showered with yellow petals and rice. On a metal-railed platform beside it, a figure in saffron-orange robes with bare shoulders extends one arm toward the linga, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red border holds a brass vessel. A third man in white dhoti holds a small silver pot and a lamp, and another white-clad figure stands at the far left edge. Behind them, a concrete building with rows of windows and red-painted steps lead down to the linga, which is set on a stone pedestal inscribed with decorative silver plates.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black linga stands on a circular black pedestal in an outdoor water-filled basin, decorated with a garland of yellow and multicoloured flowers and gold-embossed side panels. A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and top leans over the linga, pouring or offering over it, while white-clad priests stand on a metal staircase and platform nearby, one holding a brass vessel. Red-tiered seating with rows of small black stone seats surrounds the basin, with an unfinished concrete building and scaffolding behind. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone lingam on a circular black pedestal stands in an outdoor ceremonial area with red-painted tiered steps and rows of small black lingams behind it. Priests in white dhotis and shawls stand on a raised platform at the left, holding brass pots and garlands, while a figure in an orange-saffron robe stands at the upper right holding a garland of yellow and purple flowers. Yellow flowers are scattered on top of the lingam and in the water at its base, and ornate gold and green decorated cloth hangs on the pedestal. Behind them is an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar and a water tank beside trees.2010-10-22 +1 copiesJuly 24 20172017-07-24June 17 20132013-06-17A large black lingam with a silver yoni-shaped base and a garland of multicolored flowers wrapped around its upper part is being bathed. A man in orange robes stands on a metal staircase at the top left, pouring liquid from a round brass vessel onto the lingam's dome, which is covered in white flower petals. Red-tiered planters with green plants and metal railings surround the scene, with a concrete building behind.2011-11-25A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a stone platform, draped with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers and with scattered petals at its base. Behind it, a metal-railed raised platform holds several priests: a bare-chested man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala sits beside a younger priest in orange and gold, while a third man in white dhoti with long hair and tripundra marks sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Tiered red steps in the background hold brass lamps and small stone shivalingas, with a few devotees and a person in white seated among them. Concrete wall and trees behind.2016-11-24