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A large black stone Shivling is being bathed with water in an outdoor setting, with water cascading down its sides and over the spout of the yoni-pitha base. A multicolour flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple wraps the lingam. On a raised metal platform at the top left, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a shaved-headed priest in orange stand pouring liquid from a vessel onto the lingam. Behind them, several people in orange robes stand on red steps playing long brass horns and a drum. Potted plants line the steps, and a satellite dish and red-roofed buildings are visible in the background. The scene reads as an abhishekam ritual.

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A large dark stone Shivalingam rises from a black circular yoni-pitha base in shallow water, draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. Water pours over its surface and cascades from the spout of the base. On the red stepped ghat behind, men in saffron and orange robes stand in the background, one holding a horn, another playing a drum, while priests in orange dhotis with rudraksha malas stand on a metal staircase at the left, one pouring water over the lingam. Plants in pots line the steps at right.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalingam on a circular yoni-peetha base stands on a raised platform, draped with a multicolour garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Water flows over the base into a spout. Behind it, several priests in orange-red dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand on a metal staircase and one holds a lit lamp, performing an abhishekam-style ritual. A woman in an orange sari stands on red steps to the right. Red stone steps and a railing frame the scene.2013-06-05June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a circular black yoni-pitha base filled with water, with a multicolour flower garland draped over the lingam. Behind it, saffron-robed monks stand on red-tiered steps, one with hands folded in añjali near the top of a railing. A woman in white clothes stands on the steps at left, and a few other monks in orange sit or stand along the stairs. Red-roofed buildings and trees form the backdrop.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal set on a red-and-white striped platform, with water flowing from the spout. A garland of white, red and yellow flowers drapes the lingam. Behind it, tiered red stone steps rise with rows of small black lingams and saffron-robed participants seated along them. On the left, several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and platform, one holding a white cloth, with a figure in white at the base. Orange buildings and trees appear in the background.2013-06-10A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands in shallow water, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with water flowing over its base spout. Atop the lingam, a figure in a saffron-coloured garment and a red garland appears alongside two shaven-headed priests in orange robes, performing abhishekam. On red-stepped ghats below, several people in orange and red robes and white saris attend ritual activity, while several seated devotees in white clothing observe.2013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10A photograph of a large black stone Shivling on a circular black yoni-peetha base, garlanded with a long multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blossoms draped down its front, with rose petals scattered on the platform. Behind it, red stepped stone terraces lead up to a red-roofed building. Three men stand near the top of the Shivling wearing orange-brown dhoti-style clothing and rudraksha necklaces, and a woman in an orange sari sits on the steps at left. Steel tumblers line the steps at right.2013-06-04 +1 copies