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A close view of a black stone Shiva lingam standing on a dark circular yoni pedestal, decorated with white and pink flower petals scattered around its base. A brass or metal capped top sits on the lingam. Beside it, a red-bordered cloth holds brass cups, a brass plate of flower petals and offerings, and a small figure of a deity murti. A person in white clothing sits at the left edge with a bare foot visible. A thin incense stick is visible near the lingam, and the scene is outdoors against a red wall.

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A black stone shivalingam on a square yoni-pitha base is being bathed with water poured from a golden pot held by a person in white garments at upper right, with a thin stream visible. Red and orange flower petals and a red flower rest on top of the lingam, and yellow and white flower petals line the base. A small brass oil lamp with a cobra-hooded handle burns in front. Behind, a golden murti of a deity in orange and red sits near brass plates of offerings and food, and a second black lingam stands at left beside a golden vessel. This looks like an abhishekam ritual.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18Close-up photograph of black stone Shivalinga lingams on a ritual platform during a puja. The foreground lingam is decorated with a red flower, scattered red and orange petals, a white and yellow flower garland, and a small brass ritual vessel with a lamp. Behind it, a brass kalasha and brass bowls, and a small figurine of a seated sage or saint with white and red garments sits among flower offerings and a brass pot. Water streams from a brass vessel at the upper right. People in white clothing are only partially visible at the top edge, and no full faces are shown.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18Close-up photo of a black stone Shiva lingam on a square black yoni-pitha base, decorated with flower petals in orange, red and yellow, and a small brass oil lamp with a brass ritual vessel beside it. Water or milk is being poured from a golden spout held by a person in white clothing at the upper right, arcing over the lingam. Behind it a second dark lingam stands on a base, with brass pots and a deity murti in orange and red on a tray of flowers and offerings. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed. No people are clearly visible beyond the white-clad arm and hand.2016-12-18A black stone Shivling stands on a dark stone yoni pedestal, decorated with scattered red and white flower petals and green leaves. Brass vessels filled with liquid sit in the foreground, a small brass bell with a handle is at right, and a brass oil lamp and small brass cups are nearby. Red fabric and a patterned cloth bag sit on a red-cushioned step behind the shrine. No people are visible.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17 +2 copiesTop-down view of a Shiva lingam on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, decorated with a garland of white flowers, rose petals and green leaves. The lingam is smeared with ash and kumkum-like powder. Brass vessels filled with water surround the base, a brass bowl sits at right, and an incense stick rises from the left. On a red mat at the top are small brass dishes holding powders and a white folded cloth, typical puja items. No people are visible.2016-12-17Close photo of a black stone Shivalinga on a square black base, decorated with yellow flowers and scattered orange and purple petals. A small brass naga-hood lamp stands beside it, with brass vessels and a red-lit shrine behind. A bare foot in grey trousers is visible at right, and a small lit oil lamp glows in the background. Only legs and feet of one person are visible, so no face or identity is shown.2016-12-23Close view of a rudra abhishekam ritual at an outdoor setting. Black stone shivalingams sit on tiered dark platforms with pale ash-like markings and pink flower petals placed on top. A brass kalasha-style vessel and a pink bowl rest beside them on red brick steps. A hand in a brown sleeve reaches toward a lingam, while a person in white loose clothing stands at left. Blurred devotees in yellow and orange garments sit in the background.2016-12-02December 19 20162016-12-19 +1 copiesBlack stone Shivalingams on round gold-edged peethas are being bathed with water poured from a golden vessel held by a priest at the top left. Water droplets spray off the central lingam, and small oil lamps and yellow and red flower petals rest around the bases. Behind, seated figures in white dhotis and bare-shouldered ritual attire perform the abhishekam. A red cloth edges the right side. Setting appears to be a temple sanctum during an early-morning ritual.2016-12-12