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A large dark polished Shiva lingam stands at right, draped with a multicolored garland of red, orange, yellow, white, green and purple flowers, with a silver yoni-base plate at its foot. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads stand in a row; the foreground priest in front raises a small vessel or lamp high, while others behind hold brass items and press palms together in prayer. Several wear rudraksha malas. Overcast sky and trees form the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual on the lingam.

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Outdoor ritual on a metal platform beside a large dark stone Shiva lingam decorated with a garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. Several shaven-headed priests in orange-red robes and beaded necklaces stand on the platform; one raises a lit oil lamp with flame and smoke while others hold offering vessels and press palms together in prayer. Silver plates adorn the lingam base. Trees and a fence stand in the background under an overcast sky. Abhishekam-style puja, with the lamp offered to the lingam.2013-10-28A large grey Shiva lingam with a rainbow-coloured flower garland arching over its top stands on a black stone base under an overcast sky. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, some holding brass or steel vessels, and one at the top raises a white object toward the lingam during abhishekam. A metal railing lines the staircase. Trees and a fence sit in the background.2013-10-21A photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalingam with a multicoloured flower garland draped over its top, with silver ornamental bands near its base. A metal staircase and railing rise beside it, where several saffron-robed priests stand. The priest in front holds a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand and a small object in the other, while others stand behind with their hands folded in anjali. The priests wear saffron cloth, rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces; one young attendant at left wears an orange turban. Tall trees and a fence appear in the background under an overcast sky.2013-10-28Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam draped in a multicolour garland of marigold-style flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a silver band fitted around its base. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand on a metal staircase platform beside it. The central man holds a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand while the man beside him holds a small vessel, and others stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Their necks bear rudraksha malas and gold pendants, and some have shaved heads. Pale sky and a tree fill the background. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam with deity aarti.2013-11-04A large black Shiva lingam stands in an outdoor setting, draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow, purple and green. On a metal-railed platform beside it, shaven-headed priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand with hands raised in prayer; the nearer priest holds a small object. Another priest in orange stands below on the steps, and a further figure in orange is partly visible at the left edge. Their bodies are bare-chested with sacred marks on the forehead and beaded necklaces, while trees and a metal fence sit in the background. The scene suggests a lingam abhishekam or puja, with priests performing rites at the lingam.2013-06-04 +1 copiesNovember 04 20132013-11-04June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10October 21 20132013-10-21November 04 20132013-11-04A large dark black stone Shivalinga is adorned with a thick garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, pink, purple and white, with a floral border around its base. Several robed figures in orange and saffron clothing stand on a white metal staircase and platform beside it, and one figure at the top raises a small vessel over the lingam. Sunlight falls on a pale sky and a concrete wall behind. The arrangement of flower garlands and the lingam suggest a Shiva puja or abhishekam ritual.2015-02-19October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copies