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Night-time outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga draped with a yellow marigold garland. A shirtless man in red dhoti and beaded necklace pours water from a brass vessel over the lingam, spray arcing through floodlights. Seated devotees in green, teal and white line tiered steps behind a chain-link barrier, with strings of small lights and red-and-white tents above.

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December 12 20162016-12-12Night-time abhishekam of a large black Shiva lingam at an outdoor temple setting, with a yellow marigold garland draped around its base. A bare-chested man in a red dhoti pours water from a brass vessel over the lingam, and water sprays in the bright floodlight. Rows of seated devotees line the stage, some holding brass lamps, with a patterned fence and strings of small lights and flags behind.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12A night-time abhishekam at an outdoor shrine. A shirtless young man in a red dhoti and beaded necklaces stands behind a large black Shiva lingam wrapped with a yellow marigold garland, pouring water from a brass pot over its top while water sprays in the floodlights. Several seated devotees in green, teal, orange and white clothing watch and hold brass vessels around the platform, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti kneels at the front left. Bright lamps and strings of coloured bunting decorate the background.2016-12-12A night-time outdoor ritual at a large black stone Shivalinga on a grey granite pedestal, draped with a yellow-and-white flower garland. A bare-chested man in red dhoti pours water over the linga, spray visible above it. Behind, rows of seated devotees on red-and-white steps hold brass pots and lamps; several wear yellow, green and orange saris and white dhotis. Floodlights and strings of small lights frame the scene.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12Night-time outdoor ritual at a temple: a large black stone Shiva lingam is central, draped with a garland of yellow flowers, while water or milk splashes upward over its top in a bright spray. A bare-chested man in a maroon dhoti stands behind it pouring. Around the steps, many seated devotees in saffron, green, teal and white clothing hold brass vessels and lamps under bright floodlights, with strings of small lights and red and orange cloth decorations above. Metal pots sit at the base of the lingam.2016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12