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A photograph of a large black Shivalinga decorated with a colourful flower garland in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with silver bands across its base. On a metal scaffold staircase at left, several saffron-robed men stand and climb; one in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a small vessel and pours from it, while another in orange holds a bowl. Long-haired figure at upper centre wears an orange shawl and garland. Grey sky and a concrete building in the background suggest an outdoor abhishekam ritual.

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Outdoor photo of a large dark Shivling with a multicoloured flower garland arching over its top and a silver horizontal tripundra band across its front. Several saffron-robed men in orange garments with rudraksha and beaded necklaces stand on a white metal scaffold staircase beside it. The man at the top, with long dark hair and a red garland, holds small cups or vessels. Other saffron-robed men, some with shaved heads, stand nearby, one holding a white cloth. A red brick building and grey sky form the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large dark black stone lingam with three horizontal silver bands across its front is decorated with a flower garland arch in red, yellow, purple, white and green. On a metal scaffold platform beside it, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange-saffron robe stands at the top, gesturing with a hand. Two other saffron-robed figures with shaved heads and beaded necklaces stand nearby, one on a lower step. Pale overcast sky and a red building are in the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large black Shivling is decorated with a multicolour garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers arching over its top, with silver tripundra-style bands across its front. On a white metal staircase platform beside it stand several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and bare upper bodies marked with white paste, holding offering bowls and joining palms in prayer. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth and a red-and-gold garland stands at the top of the platform holding flowers. Behind them are a red brick building and a grey sky. Approximately five to six people are visible.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoor ritual photo on a raised metal platform beside a large black stone lingam decorated with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers and a silver yoni-base band. A figure in orange ochre robes and rudraksha-style beads stands at the front holding a lit oil lamp with flame and smoke, while several other priests in orange and saffron dhotis, some with white tilak marks and bare upper bodies, stand behind on the platform, one holding a brass vessel. Plain white sky and brick buildings are visible in the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large dark black stone Shivalingam stands in the foreground, wrapped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, white, red, purple and green, with a silver yoni-style base panel below. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where a group of about eight men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand performing abhishekam and puja. Several have shaved heads and some wear sacred threads and marks on their bodies, while one at the front pours or offers something from a vessel. A few more saffron-clad figures stand on the ground at the left. Trees and a misty pale sky sit in the background.2013-10-28July 08 20132013-07-08June 17 20132013-06-17July 29 20132013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with silver ornamental bands across its middle. On a metal platform at left, several saffron-robed priests stand on a stair-like scaffold; the figure at centre has long hair swept back, a red-orange garland and ornaments, and holds a small oil lamp or aarti flame toward the lingam. Other priests in orange robes and rudraksha or flower garlands stand beside and below, one holding a brass plate. The scene is a puja or abhishekam with a red building and concrete block wall behind. Count of visible people: about six.2013-06-17