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A large black polished stone Shivalinga stands in an outdoor setting, with water flowing over its surface and a rainbow arc visible in the spray. Its base is decorated with floral garlands in yellow, purple and red. In the foreground, a man in orange sleeveless robes bends forward over a red cushioned seat beneath an ornate gold canopy, tending oil lamps and small brass vessels on the cushion, while white and yellow flowers are scattered around the base. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes holds a brass tray of yellow flower petals. A second man in orange, with his hands pressed together in prayer, stands at the left edge. Striped red-and-white low barriers and construction sand are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shivling standing on a circular black yoni-peetha base, with water streaming down its surface and arcing into the air, forming a faint rainbow. A golden canopy and a red-cushioned golden throne stand in front, decorated with white and yellow garlands. Two men in orange robes stand nearby: one in a sleeveless orange garment faces the throne, and a bearded man in orange holds a plate of yellow flowers. A seated man in orange with his palms pressed together sits at left. A crowd of devotees with folded hands surrounds the platform, and white-clad people stand in the shallow water and on striped steps behind. Colourful balloons and marigold garlands decorate the base, and a small brass vessel sits near the throne.2009-01-02Large black stone Shiva lingam with a broad circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed by a pouring stream of water from its top, decorated with yellow, orange, and purple flower garlands. In front stands a golden canopied throne draped in red cushions and white and yellow flower garlands, flanked by an orange-robed attendant at its right and a standing figure in orange robes with raised hands at left. A crowd of devotees, many in white, sits and stands in shallow water and on petal-strewn ground. Colourful balloons and bunting fill the scene under a clear sky, with a red and white stepped structure behind.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shiva lingam on a wide black yoni-pitha base, adorned with a garland of yellow, white, purple and pink flowers running down its front, is being bathed with water poured over it under a clear blue sky. In the foreground a person in an orange sleeveless top stands with their back to the camera beside an ornate gold umbrella over a gold-and-red throne cushion. A second person in orange sits at the lower left edge, and a figure in white stands further back near a red and white striped wall. A faint rainbow arcs through the spray. Decorative orange flags and flower garlands frame the scene.2009-01-02Large black stone Shivling rises at the centre of a circular pool, with water jets arcing over it under a clear blue sky. In front, an empty red-cushioned golden throne with a gilded canopy and ornate base sits on a floral-decorated platform. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand near it: one with back turned and hands folded in prayer, the other holding a tray of yellow flowers. A seated devotee in red clothing and many people in white and orange are gathered around, with coloured balloons and marigold garlands decorating the scene. Striped red-and-white steps and trees frame the background.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam on a circular black pedestal standing in a shallow pool of water, with water jets spraying upward on both sides and a flower garland draped down the lingam. In front, a gilded ornate throne with a red cushion, a golden canopy and white flower garlands sits on the water's edge. A man in an orange robe stands beside the throne, and a bearded man in orange robes stands at right. A man in yellow dhoti and white shirt stands on the platform, and another man in white dhoti stands near the lingam. Dozens of people in white clothes sit and stand in the water and along the edges, with orange and red bunting strung across the background and red-and-white striped steps. Abhishekam ritual setting.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalingam on a basin-shaped pedestal, with flower garlands in yellow, white and purple draped down its shaft and marigold garlands at its base. Water sprays over the lingam in an abhishekam, and a rainbow arcs through the spray. A golden canopy and red-cushioned golden seat stand before it. Two men in orange robes attend the seat, one bending low to its base and the other standing with a white cloth. Crowds in white clothes fill the water and surround the platform, some holding colourful balloons, while a few people stand on red-and-white striped steps at the back under a clear blue sky, with orange festoons strung across the grounds.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone linga is being bathed with water streams from above as an abhishekam. A silver-banded lingam sits on a dark circular yoni pedestal decorated with gold-coloured garlands in red and green trim. Behind it, on a metal staircase platform, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands at the top, while several men in white dhotis stand and bend below him, attending the ritual. Red and white striped steps and trees fill the background under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 22 20162016-11-22