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Night photograph of a large dark green shivalingam with a gold-and-silver band across its middle, draped with garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers and bordered by an arch of marigold and white garland. Several people in orange and saffron robes with gold trim stand on a raised metal platform with stairs and railings. On the left, a figure in white dhoti and shawl tends to brass vessels at the platform's base. The standing robed figure at the top of the stairs holds his hands together near his chest, with a rudraksha mala visible. Behind them, a multi-storey building is strung with dense warm fairy lights, and a purple-and-white logo is visible at upper left.

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Night-time abhishekam at a large green Shiva lingam decorated with a band of red, white and yellow flower garlands at its base. A figure in an orange robe stands on a metal staircase platform pouring liquid from a silver vessel over the lingam, which is glistening with wet yellow-green liquid. Two other people in orange robes and a person in white dhoti stand on the steps behind and to the left. Strings of warm fairy lights fill the background building and the scene is lit by evening lamps.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a multicolour flower garland arch and strings of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers draped around its base. The lingam is adorned with gold-coloured silver-style bands and water flows down its surface. On a metal staircase at left, three men in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha-style necklaces, walk up beside a platform. A man in orange garments stands at the top holding offerings. Behind, strings of warm fairy lights and a brick wall with small lamps create a festive night setting.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of a large dark polished lingam with a silver-and-gold embossed band and a garland arch of yellow, white, red and green flowers, set on a base of marigold and mixed flower garlands. Four men stand near a raised metal platform with railings on the left. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dress with a sash reaches across to touch the lingam with one hand, while another man in white ritual cloth holds a lit oil lamp on a tray beside him. Two men in orange robes stand behind them, one with a shaved head and a bead necklace, the other with hands folded. Strings of warm lights hang on the building behind.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photo of a large outdoor Shiva lingam with a tall dark green lingam stone shown being bathed by water and offerings, set in a broad black base wrapped with bands of marigold and mixed garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple. Several priests in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, one in front pouring or offering at the top of the lingam. Other men in white dhotis and shawls stand on the stairs and at the lower left, holding brass vessels. Behind them, a multi-storey building is outlined with strings of warm white lights, and the lingam stands in a shallow water pool at night.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12