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A photograph of a large black Shivalingam decorated with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers, with a sun and crescent moon motif carved on its surface. Standing on a raised white platform at the top are several young boys in orange cloth and rudraksha malas; one central boy with long dark hair holds a small ritual vessel and pours or offers over the lingam. Behind them stands a red multi-storey building, and rows of small black carved deity figures line the foreground. Saffron flags are visible on poles. The scene appears to be a lingam abhishekam. a person's identity is not established from appearance.

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A large dark Shiva lingam stands in the foreground, garlanded with a band of red, green, yellow and white flowers and scattered pink petals, with carved sun and crescent moon symbols and a yoni-shaped marking on its base. Atop the lingam, on a raised white platform, three young men in saffron-orange robes sit with bare chests and rudraksha malas; the centre one has long dark hair and a gold necklace, while the two flanking them have hands pressed in namaskar and white tilak marks. A red multi-storey building and a white gateway with a stone deity figure form the background.2017-08-07Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shiva lingam draped with a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers and pink petals, marked with painted white horizontal lines and a sun and crescent moon symbol. Four young men in saffron-orange cloths stand on a raised platform behind it; the central one, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, holds a small object, and the others have hands folded in prayer. Behind them is a pinkish-red multi-storey building, with a yellow ornamental arch and stone sculptures to the right and a metal railing in front.2017-08-07A large dark stone Shiva lingam with a yoni base is draped with a garland of marigold, pink flower and green-and-red bead garlands, and marked with carved moon and symbols. Three saffron-robed sadhus with bare upper bodies and white forehead markings sit on a raised platform atop the lingam, hands folded in prayer. A red multi-storey building with rows of windows and orange flags stands behind, with a carved gold-toned arch at right. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam setting at a temple courtyard.2017-08-07May 22 20172017-05-22A large dark stone Shiva lingam with a three-horizontal-line tripundra marking and a circular emblem stands on a circular platform, garlanded with a band of red, yellow and white flower garlands. Above it on a raised structure, several men in saffron-orange and white ritual clothes perform worship; one central figure with long dark hair and bare upper body holds ritual items near the lingam while others in orange attend. Tiered red stone steps behind are lined with many small black stone Shiva lingams and rows of seated devotees in white. Red banners on poles and a red building stand in the background.2017-05-22A large dark grey stone Shivalinga, draped with a marigold and white jasmine garland arch and scattered pink flower petals, is the central subject in a photograph of a temple courtyard. Atop the lingam platform, four people stand together: on the left, two young ascetics in orange-saffron cloth with long matted hair; in the centre, a man with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body performs a ritual near the lingam; on the right, a woman in a yellow-green garment. Behind them are red-painted walls, an ornate golden arch, and rows of small black stone deity figures lining steps. White horizontal Tripundra-style marks adorn the lingam's front. Orange flags and white railings surround the area.2017-08-14A large dark grey Shiva lingam, its base marked with three horizontal white bands and a central circle, is draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers. Three young men in orange cloth stand on a white metal scaffold platform at its top. The man in the centre, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, leans over the lingam holding a pot-like vessel, while the two others attend beside him. Behind them stand a red brick building, yellow tarpaulins, orange flags and a black deity murti in an arched gateway at right. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on a lingam, with the men pouring liquid over it.2017-09-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of an abhishekam being performed on a tall dark grey Shivalinga decorated with a yellow and red marigold garland. Three young saffron-robed priests stand on a raised white metal scaffold platform at the top of the linga; one holds a brass or copper vessel and pours liquid. Their bare upper bodies are adorned with rudraksha malas. Behind the linga, a red multi-storey building, yellow canopy cloth, orange flags and a stone dvarapala statue frame the scene, and a lower stepped area holds small lamps.2017-09-11 +1 copiesA large dark grey Ananda Lingam is draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with water streaming down its surface during abhishekam. Three young men stand on a white metal scaffold at the top. The central figure, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, blows a brass conch horn, while the men on either side wear saffron-orange shawls and hold ritual items. Behind the lingam stands a red building, yellow cloth drapes, and a stone deity murti with a gold-framed arch, and a green hedge is at the right.2017-09-11August 07 20172017-08-07August 14 20172017-08-14Four men stand on a white metal platform above a large dark stone Shivalinga draped with a marigold garland and scattered pink petals. The men wear saffron-orange cloths and rudraksha malas; the figure at centre has a bare upper body and a gold necklace, while the man at right wears a white wrap. Behind them are red brick buildings, white railings, orange flags, and rows of small stone Nandi and deity murti sculptures. The setting suggests an abhishekam or puja at an ashram. a person is not confidently identifiable from appearance here.2017-08-14