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Photograph of a large grey stone Shiva lingam wrapped in layered garlands of marigold and red, yellow, green and white flowers, with a rudraksha-adorned abhishekam-style ceremony on a raised platform. Four men stand on the platform beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy: one in a white dhoti with a dark headband holds the parasol, a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a red garment stands centre, and two others wear saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha malas and one wears a red turban. A red multi-storey building and white railings form the background, and stone steps lead down behind the lingam. Each person's role on the platform is that of attendant or participant in the ceremony, and no one's identity is asserted from appearance.

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A large dark stone lingam is wrapped in concentric garlands of marigold, red, white and green flowers, with a silver yoni-style base and silver bands at its centre. Behind it, a man in a rust-red sleeveless garment, with a rudraksha mala and a tripundra forehead mark, sits on an elevated platform beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy. Two attendants in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand beside him, one with a dark turban. A red multi-storey building and stone steps form the backdrop, and a figure in white dhoti with a mala stands at the left edge.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01 +3 copiesA large grey stone lingam is draped in layered garlands of marigolds and white flowers in red, yellow, green and white. A man in a red-orange robe with a white shawl kneels at its top, pouring liquid from a golden vessel, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him a second man in orange clothing with a rudraksha mala and bracelets stands on a white metal step ladder. A multicoloured fringed umbrella shades them, with a red building and stone steps behind. Scattered petals lie at the base. The scene suggests an abhishekam of a Shiva lingam.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01Outdoor photo of a large grey lingam, the Shiva linga, draped in concentric garlands of white, yellow, red, and green flowers, with a white tiered canopy with multicoloured fringe above it. Behind the lingam, a man in saffron-orange and red robes with a tilak on his forehead stands with palms pressed together, holding a microphone, while two attendants in orange clothing stand beside him on a raised platform. A red-brick building with barred windows and a stone deity statue are in the background.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01