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Night abhishekam at an outdoor Shiva lingam set on a flower-garlanded yoni base, with white milk-like liquid pouring over the black stone and a silver yantra-style face plate. On a raised metal platform at left, several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes and gold necklaces stand with offering plates, while one white-clad priest holds a lit oil lamp. Fairy lights string the building behind, and a marigold garland wraps the lingam's upright shape in red, yellow and green.

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Night photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a large black lingam. Water sprays over the dark stone, which is garlanded with a band of marigolds in yellow, orange, red and green. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and pour from vessels; a third figure in white dhoti stands at the left edge with a light nearby. Dark foliage and small oil lamps line the bottom right, and a silver-patterned base supports the lingam. Three to four people are visible.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photo of a large black Shivalinga being bathed in water during an abhishekam, with water spraying upward on the right. The linga is garlanded with a band of red, yellow and white flowers and has a silver-ornamented yoni-style base with a decorative strip. Several people stand on a white metal staircase and platform at left: two men in saffron-orange robes, one with a bare shaved head and one with a bare head holding a small vessel, and two men in white dhotis, one bending to tend items on the platform. Strings of small coloured lights decorate the building behind.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Outdoor 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.2013-06-17July 29 20132013-07-29A 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.2013-06-17October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12June 17 20132013-06-17