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Water pours over a large black stone lingam with a rounded base and wide basin, streaming down its surface in a spray. A garland of white, yellow and red flowers hangs from the upper shaft. Red brick steps rise behind the stone, with a small drum and partial figures in white clothing with orange and red trim at the edges of the frame. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual at an outdoor shrine.

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Close view of a dark stone lingam set on a round black stone yoni-pitha base, with water streaming down its sides and splashing across the base during abhishekam. Behind it is a red wall with white horizontal stripes. No people are visible.2010-09-02A large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal stands outdoors on a paved platform, with milk or water flowing down its spout. A multicoloured garland hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, a red-tiered stone amphitheatre holds seated devotees dressed in white and saffron. Near the base, a seated priest in orange robes sits on a low mat beside offerings. A man in saffron stands atop the lingam, and others in white stand nearby. Red-roofed buildings and a white railing appear in the background, all under daylight.2013-06-10July 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow water basin, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms, with water flowing over its base. Behind it, a figure in orange robes stands near the lingam's top, with a second figure beside them. Along red-tiered steps, several women in orange and red saris stand with palms joined, some holding brass vessels, while others sit in white garments; musicians in orange clothing play instruments at the right. A few people in white and orange sit or stand near the steps. The scene appears to be an abhishekam at an outdoor lingam, with a red-roofed building and railings behind.2013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04June 03 20132013-06-03A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni pedestal with a spout channel, washed with milk running down its surface and off the spout. A striped multicoloured garland drapes over the top of the linga. On the left, a metal staircase rises beside the stone steps, where several priests in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the landings holding white offerings. A few more figures in orange and white are on the steps below. Red stepped seating rises behind the linga, with rows of small black lamp stands on the right and a metal railing. A small orange-clad figure stands at the far right near the steps. Abhishekam is being performed on the linga.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni pedestal, with water flowing over it from a spout, and a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. A figure in orange robes stands on a metal staircase at the top of the lingam, with another orange-robed figure nearby on the stairs. Tiered red steps behind hold several people in white and orange clothing seated and standing, with a drum and equipment at the left. A person in white stands at the right beside orange-robed attendants pouring water. Red walls and rocky terrain form the background.2013-06-17A large black Shivling stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal outdoors, draped with a multicoloured flower garland and streams of white liquid pouring from the spout during abhishekam. Two or three priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one pouring from a vessel. Behind, tiered red steps and a metal railing lead up; a row of seated devotees in white clothing fills the stands, with more seated people further left and a scattered group on the steps. Red and orange bunting decorates the back wall.2013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA black polished stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands on a raised white and red striped platform outdoors. Water flows down over the lingam and spills from the spout of the yoni base, creating a cascade of spray. Behind it, tiered red brick steps hold rows of small pots and bowls, with a dry hillside, trees and white posts in the background.