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Outdoor photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalinga adorned with a multicolored garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and green wrapped around it in an arch. Several saffron-robed, shaved-headed priests stand on a metal scaffold platform with yellow and red flower garlands along its railing; the nearest priest holds a lit flame over the linga while others stand with palms joined in prayer. Behind them rise a red-orange building and a pale sky. The linga bears horizontal white marks and a silver band. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja with an aarti flame, with the priests performing ritual worship.

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A large black stone lingam with a silver three-band yoni-pitha frame, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland arching over it in red, yellow, orange, purple and white. Behind it, a raised metal platform with stairs holds four men in saffron-orange robes: the foremost, with long dark hair and bare shoulders, holds a yellow flower, while others wear rudraksha malas, and one holds a brass puja vessel. Background shows a red multi-storey building, concrete blocks and an overcast sky, with orange-and-yellow bunting along the base.2013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black stone lingam with a silver plated base and a multicolour flower garland arched over its top. On a raised metal platform beside it, several saffron-robed priests stand with garlands, one holding a lit oil lamp and another a small vessel; the priests wear rudraksha malas and are shaved-headed. Red brick steps lead up to the platform, with flagpoles and trees behind under an overcast sky.2013-10-28A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone Shiva lingam set on a black plinth, encircled by an arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A metal staircase and platform on the left hold several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and rudraksha malas; one presents a tray or plate while others hold offering vessels. A figure in saffron clothes with long dark hair, a red garland and a ceremonial tray stands at the top of the platform near the lingam. The backdrop is a red-orange building with white-framed windows, red and white bunting along the base, and a row of small lamps at the bottom.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam stands in the foreground, draped with a garland arch of marigold and multicolored flowers in yellow, red, orange, green, white and purple, with yellow petals scattered over its top. Silver bands decorate its base. On a metal scaffold platform at the left, four men in saffron-orange robes stand with palms pressed together in prayer, one with a shaved head and one with a white forehead marking; a fifth figure at lower left holds a metal plate. A red-brown building and an unfinished concrete block structure appear behind. The scene suggests an abhishekam offering to the lingam.2013-07-29Outdoor 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.2013-06-17June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copies