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Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shiva lingam rising from a shallow pool. Water sprays upward from the lingam in arcs, forming faint rainbows in the sunlight. Devotees in white clothes stand and wade in the water around the lingam, some kneeling or pouring water, while others gather along the pool. A few men in white dhotis with orange or red sashes stand at the base of the lingam performing the ritual. Garlands in purple, yellow and white decorate the lingam. Behind the pool are striped red and white steps, strings of orange and red pennants, palm trees and a clear blue sky.

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