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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at the base of a tall white-railed staircase, framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, blue, white and red. Water runs down the lingam. Two priests in orange and saffron clothes stand on the upper platform; one holds a lit flame, and smoke rises above them. Several more robed figures stand on the stairs and steps at left, and a brick building with lit windows forms the background under a dusk sky.

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June 04 20132013-06-04Dusk photograph of a night ritual at a large black stone Shivalinga-style lingam with water flowing down its face, set inside a garland arch of yellow, blue and white flowers. Several priests in saffron-orange and dhoti-style clothing stand on a white metal staircase and platform, one holding a lit flame or aarti lamp with smoke rising. Other figures in saffron stand to the left. Water basin and lamps glow in the foreground. No individual can be reliably identified as a person from appearance.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04Dusk photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam set on a raised square base, encircled by a colourful garland arch of yellow, red, blue and white flowers. Behind it, a white metal staircase with railings climbs to a raised platform where several robed figures in orange and saffron stand, one in a red-orange robe holding a lit lamp or flame while smoke rises above him. Other saffron-clad devotees stand with hands folded in anjali along the stairs, and a brick building with lit windows forms the backdrop. The scene suggests an evening abhishekam or aarti.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large dark stone lingam-shaped structure set in water, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland arch of yellow, red, blue and white. A man in orange-red clothing stands on a white metal railed staircase platform raising a lit torch or flame, with smoke rising above. Several other people in orange and saffron robes stand on the platform and along the stairs, some with hands folded in prayer. Illuminated multi-storey buildings form the background. The scene appears to be an evening abhishekam or aarti. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly distinguishable by appearance.2013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large black stone Shivalinga-style deity murti set in a shallow stone basin, its arch framed with a garland of yellow, red and blue flowers. On a white metal railing platform to the left, several robed priests in orange-saffron dress stand, one holding a lit flame or aarti lamp while smoke rises above. Other orange-clad figures stand along the steps and lower terrace. Behind them is a red-brick building with lit windows under a dusky blue sky. The scene suggests an evening aarti or abhishekam at the murti.2013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam decorated with a garland of yellow and red flowers, set on a raised platform with metal steps. Three priests stand or kneel on the platform above it; the central figure wears an orange-brown garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, the left one holds a small flame, and the right one has his palms joined in anjali. Rows of seated devotees in orange clothing are visible in the dark stands below, and a lit building stands at right.2014-09-22