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Outdoor view of a row of black stone shivalingams set on square bases across wet ground, with a low orange-roofed pavilion and a green forested hill behind. In the right foreground a bare-backed man in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands with his back to the camera, pouring or tending a large white-coated lingam on a dark pedestal. Another person in white stands at the right edge, and a few small figures in white are near the pavilion. Scattered yellow flowers lie on the wet stone.

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Outdoor photograph at a temple courtyard with rows of black Shivalinga stones on pedestals in the foreground. A standing man in saffron-orange robes, shaved head, bare-chested upper body with orange wrap, pours or smears white substance over a large black Shivalinga set in a grey basin on the right. Other figures in white clothes stand in the background near white pillars, a parked car, trees and a hill. A small red-roofed building with flags is at left. The scene appears to be abhishekam at the 1008 Linga site.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Outdoor photo beneath a forested hill. A man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body, shaved head, and a beaded necklace pours water over a large white abhishekam lingam set in a dark stone basin. Rows of black stone shivalingas stand on the ground in front of him, with a red shipping container and an orange-roofed building behind. The lingam is covered with white material, possibly sacred ash or rice flour.2011-11-10A photograph of a figure in a flowing orange-saffron robe with long dark hair bending over a large black stone lingam on a grey circular base, hands resting on its top. Behind, rows of smaller black lingams on pedestals stretch across a paved courtyard toward a low red-roofed shed and a wooded hill under a pale sky. A thin smoke trail rises near the shed. The figure wears a red-brown bangle and a mala. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), given the orange robe, long swept-back hair and mala cues, performing abhishekam-style veneration at a lingam.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10Outdoor temple courtyard scene with a large white-draped Shiva linga under a tall cone of white rice or grain, its base wrapped in a white cloth with gold border. Two men in orange and saffron robes stand at right, one holding a small lamp or incense vessel. Rows of dark black linga and stone pillars fill the paved floor, and a green forested hill rises behind a low orange-roofed hall under a pale sky. Wet ground suggests a recent abhishekam, with scattered petals and offerings.2011-11-10A person in orange saffron robes with long dark hair leans forward with one hand resting on a large black stone linga set in a round black yoni-pitha base, in an outdoor courtyard. Rows of identical small black lingas on square bases stretch across the open ground toward a red shipping container and a low roofed building. Green wooded hills rise behind under a pale sky. A red and white bracelet and a rudraksha-style mala are visible on the person's arm and neck. Only one person is visible, partially shown at the left edge.2011-11-10A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe stands barefoot on a stone platform, holding a lit flame or lamp toward a large black Shiva linga set on a dark circular yoni pedestal. Rows of smaller black lingas fill the courtyard behind, with a forested hill and a white-roofed building beyond. To the left, two attendants in white and saffron stand holding a ritual tray with a lamp and a garland. The scene is outdoors in bright daylight.2011-11-10A person in orange robes with long dark hair leans over a large dark stone lingam set in a round black yoni-pitha base, one hand pressed flat on the stone. Behind them rows of many black stone lingams stand on square bases across an open courtyard, with a green forested hill and a red-roofed shed beneath a pale sky. The orange-robed figure wears red bangles and a rudraksha mala, and the scene suggests lingam worship or abhishekam. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads.2011-11-10November 10 20112011-11-10A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange robe standing at the left edge, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti flame toward a large black stone Shivalinga on a round stone yoni-peetha base. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders and an orange-and-gold armband is visible on one arm. Behind the main linga, rows of smaller black Shivalingas on low bases stretch across a paved courtyard. Beyond them are a red-roofed shed, a parked white vehicle and a green forested hill under a pale sky.2011-11-10August 01 20082008-08-01