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Night photograph of an abhishekam-style ritual at a large black lingam with a white top, garlanded with a multicolour flower border. A figure in an orange saffron robe holds a lit flame or aarti lamp toward the lingam while standing on a metal-railed platform. Beside them, another figure in white dhoti and an orange-clad attendant hold offerings. Several orange-robed devotees stand on the steps at left, one holding a plate. String lights glow on the building behind.

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October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a white-painted top and a border of red, yellow and green flower garlands, set against a building covered in strings of warm lights. Four people in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it; one holds a small object aloft while others with rudraksha necklaces attend. A figure in white dhoti stands at the left edge. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual at night.2011-10-12Night ritual at an outdoor Shiva lingam with a black polished base and white abhishekam covering on top, garlanded with red, yellow and green flower strands. A man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha-style necklace stands on a metal staircase beside it, gesturing with one hand. Around him, several priests in orange and saffron robes and white dhotis carry vessels and offerings. Strings of warm lights decorate a building behind, with a red-and-white flag visible at right.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black lingam decorated with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase platform beside it; one in the center holds a white bowl and another pours or offers liquid onto the lingam. A priest in white dhoti with an orange shawl at the left carries a brass tray. Strings of red and yellow fairy lights hang across a multi-storey building behind them.2011-10-12