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A large dark black stone Shiva lingam decorated with a silver band and a multicolored garland of marigolds and flowers arranged in arches and swags along its base and around its top. Two people stand on a raised metal scaffold platform beside it: one in a dark red-maroon garment with a rudraksha mala and bald head, and another in a red garment and long dark hair, pouring liquid from a vessel onto the lingam in an abhishekam. A third figure in saffron-orange robes is visible below the platform. Banana plants, red and white bunting, and a red brick building frame the outdoor ritual setting.

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July 22 20132013-07-22A large dark grey Shiva lingam is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green, with matching garland swags along its base. A raised metal staircase and platform at the left hold several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and red-and-gold garlands; a figure in a red and gold garland and saffron robe stands centre-top at the platform, appearing to offer something from a plate. Banana leaves decorate the staircase railing. Overcast sky above; a few white-clad people stand on the ground below. Appearance-based cues for the centre figure are limited to a red-and-gold garland and saffron-red attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-22A large outdoor Shiva lingam, tall and dark grey with a silver-banded yoni-shaped base, is decorated with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green. Along a steel scaffold staircase at left, several robed men in saffron-red garments and rudraksha malas stand on the platforms, some pouring liquid or handling offerings over the lingam. Brick terraces and a crowd in rows of saffron clothing sit beyond the platform at right under an overcast sky.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large dark grey stone lingam is draped in a band of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, green and white, with a matching garland arch over its top. A decorated platform beneath it bears a garland swag in the same colours. Several shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas climb a steel staircase on the left, carrying offerings and pouring liquid over the lingam, as part of a rudra abhishekam. Overcast sky above and red-brick tiered seating in the background.2013-07-29November 06 20132013-11-06July 22 20132013-07-22A large dark grey Shivalinga is draped with a multicoloured garland band of marigolds in orange, yellow, red, green and white, with garland swags hanging along its base. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a tall metal scaffold staircase on the left, several holding white vessels, while others stand on the stairs below, apparently performing an abhishekam. A red brick structure and trees are behind, under an overcast sky. The scene is a Rudra Abhishekam at an outdoor Shiva linga.2013-07-29A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a circular base decorated with a dense band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, white and purple, with a multicoloured floral arch draped over the top. Water flows over the lingam and runs down into a channel at right. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings rises to a platform where several men in saffron-orange robes stand and handle items, one in a white garment. A red brick wall lined with small black shiva lingam shrines fills the background, with trees and a white-walled building beyond.2013-11-06A large dark grey Shiva lingam is being bathed on a stepped red-tiered platform outdoors. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers drapes over its top. Three priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings; the central figure wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala and pours liquid over the lingam. Another priest in orange stands at the top right, and a further priest in orange is on the lower left. Red and white flower garlands hang along the railings. Behind, white and orange bunting, pink flower strings, and a few standing spectators under trees complete the scene. Several onlookers are visible in the background.2013-07-08A large dark stone lingam, its base set on a black platform, is draped with a long garland of yellow, orange, red, purple and green flowers. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand. The foremost man, in orange, raises one arm and tosses petals or flowers toward the lingam, while others on the steps hold vessels and look on. Beyond is a red-brick tiered seating area, green trees, flagpoles and an overcast sky. Partially visible figures near the stairs also wear orange clothing. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2013-10-28A photograph of a large grey Shivalingam with a silver band and a multicoloured flower garland arching over it, being bathed in liquid. Four shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal railing platform at the top, pouring from white vessels into the lingam. Red multi-storey buildings and a pale blue sky are behind.2013-11-04