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A large black lingam, a Shiva linga on a black yoni-shaped pedestal, stands in an outdoor temple space, wrapped with a long garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and bathed in a flowing stream of milk or water poured over the pedestal. Behind it, two figures stand on a raised platform: a person in a red and gold garment with a long garland holds a flame in an aarti or puja gesture, and a bald priest in orange-saffron robes stands beside them. Orange marigold garlands hang across the top, and a tall blue-and-white ceremonial banner is visible at right. Rows of seated devotees in white and colourful saris fill red stone steps, many with hands joined in prayer, and a red-and-gold cushioned seat sits at left. Appears to be abhishekam with an aarti.

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July 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam on a black circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed with a flowing white liquid that pours over the spout and down to the ground. A long garland of marigolds in red, yellow, orange, white and purple drapes down the lingam. Two men stand atop the lingam: one in an orange and red garment with a gold necklace and garland, the other in orange-brown robes, both appearing to perform the abhishekam. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white clothing sit on red-carpeted steps under red and white draped bunting and marigold festoons. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2013-07-08 +1 copiesLarge dark grey stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-peetha base stands in shallow water, with water pouring from its spout. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers wraps the lingam. Behind it, red stone steps hold a row of seated white-clad devotees and several people in orange and red saris and dhotis; a priest in orange with a rudraksha-style garland stands at the top, and a few ritual brass vessels sit on the steps. The scene is an abhishekam at an outdoor temple, with a red-roofed building and railings behind.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large dark polished black stone Shivalingam in a circular black yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milky white liquid that streams down its front and over the base edge, while a long multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers drapes down the lingam. Behind it on red tiered steps, dozens of devotees in white clothes sit in rows, some with hands joined in prayer. At the top rear, a man with long dark hair in a red and gold garland stands beside a monk in saffron/orange robes, both seen above the lingam. Red and yellow floral bunting decorates the stage backdrop.2013-07-08 +1 copiesA large dark black stone Shivalingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base with a water channel pouring off one side during abhishekam. A multicoloured garland of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers hangs down the lingam, and yellow petals are scattered on the base. Behind it, rows of people in white clothes sit on red tiered steps in meditation or prayer, some with hands joined. At the top, two men stand behind the lingam; the one in the centre wears a red-and-gold garland and presses his palms together in namaste. Red draped fabric and flower strings decorate the stage above.2013-07-08 +1 copies