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A large black dome-shaped stone lingam is draped with a long garland of alternating marigolds and white and purple flowers in rainbow bands. A central figure in saffron-orange dhoti with a red beaded rudraksha mala and gold pendant pours liquid from a multicoloured plastic pot onto the lingam. Two monks flank him, one in saffron with a sacred thread, the other wearing a rudraksha mala. Red and purple floral garlands and yellow marigold drapes decorate the open-air stage behind them, with seated devotees in white and checked shirts on red steps at lower left.

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Outdoor photograph of an abhishekam at a large black stone lingam draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers. Three men in orange-brown cloth stand at the lingam: the central man, with long hair, rudraksha mala and gold pendant, pours liquid from a metal vessel with a colourful patterned lid, while the man on the left, with a white forehead band and beaded necklaces, holds his hands together in prayer and the man on the right, bald-headed, watches. Behind them are a metal railing, red and white draped tent fabric, pink and purple garlands, and seated white-clad devotees on red steps, one with hands folded.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10A large dark polished black stone linga is the central subject, draped with a multicoloured marigold garland in red, yellow, white, green and purple. A person in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white garland, rudraksha and gold necklaces, bangles and a red bindi stands at its top, pouring liquid from a white vessel onto it. Two shaven-headed priests with white tilaks stand beside them, and white railings with red-tiled buildings and a tree form the background. Seated devotees in white and red sit on red steps at lower left and right, watching the ritual.2013-06-03A large dark black stone lingam is draped with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers running down its front. Two priests stand behind it pouring liquid from metal vessels; the left priest wears a red-and-gold garland and white forehead markings, the right priest is bald with white forehead markings and a saffron/orange shawl around his shoulders and a garland of beads. Behind them stand orange marigold garlands, red and white draped fabric and a tall decorated banner. Seated on red steps at the left and right, several devotees in white and pink clothing watch the abhishekam.2013-07-01July 08 20132013-07-08A large dark polished Shiva lingam is adorned with a long garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers wrapped around its middle. Three men in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand at its side during an abhishekam-style ritual. The central figure has long dark hair swept back, a red tilak, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, and pours liquid from a white vessel onto the lingam with his right hand. Two assistants flank him, one on the left with a white forehead band and beaded bangles, one on the right with a shaved head and white markings on the arms, both holding the lingam's rim. Behind them is a red-roofed building, a stone-lined railing, and a tall striped kalasha-like post with floral patterns. The central figure is a person by appearance cues, shown in an in-person ritual setting.2013-06-10July 08 20132013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black lingam on a red-stepped platform. A bare-chested priest with red-and-white floral garlands and a white tilak pours milk from a vessel over the lingam, while a second priest in a saffron-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings stands beside it with folded hands. A third priest stands behind them. Strings of orange marigold garlands and a red-and-white fabric drape frame the scene, and a few seated devotees watch from the steps.2013-07-01Outdoors, two men in saffron-orange ritual dhotis stand on a raised white metal railed platform beside a large dark black stone lingam. The lingam is draped with a long garland of multicoloured flowers in red, green, purple, yellow and white. The man in front has long dark hair, wears a red and white flower garland, a gold beaded necklace, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, and pours liquid from a white vessel over the lingam. A second priest with a shaved head and white tilak marks stands to the left wearing a rudraksha mala and gold chain. Trees and a pale overcast sky are behind them.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17July 08 20132013-07-08