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A photograph of a large dark black Shivalingam decorated with a multicoloured floral garland in red, yellow, purple, white and green, and silver bands with a central silver disc. On a metal railed platform at left, three men in saffron-orange robes stand; the foremost, with long dark hair and a white marking on the forehead, pours white liquid from a vessel over the lingam, while the men behind wear garlands and white tripundra markings. Red buildings and a grey sky form the background. This appears to depict an abhishekam ritual. Individual identities are not established from appearance, and no name is printed in the scene.

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A large dark cylindrical Shiva lingam stands on a black base, wrapped in an arch of marigold-style flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with silver bands and a silver disc marking its face. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal railed platform at left, one bald with white marks on his forehead and arms, the other with long dark hair, a flower garland and a silver vessel in hand, apparently pouring or offering over the lingam. Red buildings and a pale sky form the background. Two physical people are visible; the identity of the man with long hair is not established by appearance alone.2013-06-17Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-plate fitted at its base and a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers draped over its top. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and tripundra markings, pours liquid from a vessel over the lingam. To the left, several men in orange robes stand on a metal staircase and railing, one with palms pressed in prayer and another holding a pot. A brick-red stepped platform and trees lie in the background.2013-10-28Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark blue Shiva linga draped with a colourful flower garland in red, yellow, purple, white and green. Three men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stand on a metal platform with railings, pouring liquid over the linga. The central figure has long dark hair, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and white markings on his arms, and his hands are extended over the linga. Beside him a bald priest in orange holds a shawl and another attendant wears a white forehead marking. A red building and grey sky form the backdrop.2013-06-17A large blue-grey Shiva lingam is the central subject, dressed with a multicoloured garland of marigold-like flowers in yellow, orange, red, purple and white that arcs over its top. Silver bands with embossed floral patterns wrap its base. Liquid. Behind a metal railing on a raised platform, three men in saffron-orange robes stand with white tilaka marks on their foreheads and arms; the central one holds a silver vessel and a white cloth, while the one at right holds a conch-shaped silver vessel, and both wear rudraksha malas. Red steps and a light sky form the background.2013-11-04Outdoor Rudrabhishekam at a large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-banded yoni base, its dark shaft wet and streaked with liquid and a multicolour flower garland arched over the top. Three shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal railed platform at the left, one pouring liquid from a vessel onto the lingam while the others stand beside him, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Red multi-storey buildings and a water tank are behind.2013-11-04June 03 20132013-06-03June 24 20132013-06-24July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large black Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk poured from a white vessel at an outdoor abhishekam. A striped multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers wraps the lingam. Three saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase around it: a bare-chested priest with a white tripundra on his forehead and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together, a priest in a red-and-gold shawl with a garland and mala pours the milk, and a third priest in an orange robe stands behind. Metal railings with red and orange flower garlands surround the platform, and red steps and a banner with white and blue patterns fill the background.2013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone lingam draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow, green and purple. A woman in an orange sari with a red-and-gold border and a long strand of red and white flower garlands pours milk from a white vessel over the lingam. Beside her on a metal platform stand two men in saffron-orange dhotis and ochre shawls, one with white tilak markings and rudraksha malas, another bare-chested with white ash on his arms. A third priest in orange stands at the base of the metal staircase. Trees and an overcast sky form the background.2013-06-03November 04 20132013-11-04