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Outdoor Rudra Abhishekam at an open-air ceremonial stage. A large Shiva lingam is dressed in dense garlands of marigold and mixed flowers in yellow, orange, purple and white, with a multicoloured cloth band across its base. Behind it sits a robed figure in a red and gold garment on a golden throne-like seat with red cushions, flanked by brass ritual lamps and a bell-like vessel. Several saffron-robed priests sit on the red platform, and rows of seated devotees fill the tiered stands. a person: the seated central figure in a red-and-white ritual garment on the golden peetha, a shaved-head priest-like appearance without the long hair or distinctive adornments needed to confirm identity, so this is uncertain.

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Outdoor ceremony at a ghat-style stepped stage with a huge Shivalinga draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands, with yellow, orange, purple and white bands wrapped around its base and a silver-toned panel on the shaft. A seated figure in orange and red robes with a flower garland sits on a golden throne at left, with a golden trident beside it. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange cloths work near the linga at right, with brass vessels in the foreground. Spectators sit on red stone steps under blue sky, and red-and-white buildings and flags frame the scene.2016-12-19 +2 copiesOutdoor photo of a large shivalinga draped in a tall floral arrangement of marigold-yellow, magenta, purple and white garlands, set on a raised platform with a flower-garlanded base. In front, a seated figure in red and white ritual clothing sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, appearing to be a teacher presiding over the rite; the figure is not clearly identifiable, so a person is unsure. Brass pots and bells sit at the platform's edge. Tiered stone steps behind are filled with seated devotees in white and colourful clothes, with flags along the railings and a tree and blue sky beyond.2016-12-16A large Shivalinga-style structure stands on a pink-carpeted stage, wrapped in dense garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers in layered floral swags. Seated at its base on a gilded peetha throne with a golden halo, a figure in red and white robes sits with red cushions beside him. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel sit at the front. Behind is a multi-storey red-brick building with a metal frame structure on its roof, and rows of seated devotees fill the tiered stone seating at the sides. Red flags line the railings.2016-12-14Outdoor photo of a large flower-decorated shivalinga-style structure on a raised pink-carpeted platform, draped in garlands of marigolds and bright multicoloured flowers with orange, yellow, purple and white tones. A golden throne-like seat in front holds a figure in pink-and-white clothing with red cushions on either side, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel nearby. A standing man in an orange-brown dhoti stands at the left edge of the platform. Tiered red-and-black seating behind is filled with many people in white and saffron clothing, and red flags line the rails. A red-roofed building with scaffolding stands in the background under an overcast sky.2016-12-14December 19 20162016-12-19Outdoor photo of a large Shiva lingam draped in dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in orange, yellow, purple and white, with a decorated base and a yellow-orange ornate shell-like frame. In front at lower left, a seated figure in red and white robes with a red garland sits on a gilded throne with a golden halo, flanked by brass ritual implements. Several bare-chested priests in orange-saffron dhotis tend brass vessels and a stage, with crowds of seated devotees on stone steps at left and right, and stone deity figures on the far right. A red multi-storey building and red flags stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2016-12-19December 16 20162016-12-16 +2 copiesOutdoor photo of a large Shiva linga covered in marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a golden hooded cobra-like ornament at its upper section, set on a flower-draped platform. In the foreground at left, a seated figure in red robes with a flower garland sits on a golden throne-like seat beside a golden trident and ritual pots; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so only the role of seated figure is given. Several bare-chested and saffron-clad priests sit or stand on the right tending the platform, and a large audience sits on tiered stone steps at left and right. Red-and-white flags and a red building stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2016-12-19December 17 20162016-12-17December 15 20162016-12-15A large outdoor Shiva lingam, tall and grey-silver, is draped and encircled by a dense garland of marigolds and flower strands in orange, yellow, red and maroon. A wide flower-covered base in bands of striped colours sits on a raised platform, with garland loops arching over the top of the lingam. Small figures stand atop the structure. Tiered red-brown stone seating in the background holds numerous people in white clothing, and a red-brick multi-storey building and a hazy sky complete the scene.2015-02-19A large outdoor ceremony at a tiered stone tank with a flower-decorated shivalinga-style column draped in garlands of marigold and mixed colours. Seated on a golden throne in front of it is a figure in saffron and orange robes with a red shawl and beaded necklaces, flanked by a small golden lamp and brass pots. Devotees in white dhotis, orange and saffron robes, and colourful saris sit on striped mats on the pink-tiled platform, some with hands folded, while others stand nearby. Rows of seated spectators fill red terraced stands in the background beneath red and orange pennant flags. The scene suggests a pada puja gathering. a person seated on the throne, wearing saffron robes, a red shawl and beaded necklaces.2016-12-03