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A large black Shiva lingam draped in a long garland of marigolds, yellow and white flowers and purple, green and red strands, with a silver tripundra-style band across its front, stands in an outdoor stone-walled arena. Several saffron-robed men climb a white metal staircase on the left toward a raised platform, one carrying an offering. A seated figure in saffron with a crown-like head covering, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments is on the platform beside the lingam. Rows of small lamps line the tiered stone seating, where spectators sit in the background. This appears to be a Maha Shivaratri abhishekam ceremony, shown as a photograph.

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February 19 20152015-02-19Outdoor ceremony at a large black stone lingam, decorated with a multicolour marigold garland arching over it and a flower-garlanded base. Two saffron-robed figures stand on a raised metal platform beside it; the one in the centre wears a red garment and rudraksha garlands and holds an object, while a shaved-headed monk in orange stands next to him. Tiered red-brick seating behind holds rows of orange-robed participants, and bananas trees and strings of marigolds frame the stage.2013-07-22A photograph of a large dark black stone shivalingam at an outdoor temple, draped in multicoloured flower garlands of marigold, yellow, pink, red and purple blooms, with a marigold-decorated base. A metal staircase on the left leads to a raised platform where several saffron and orange robed devotees stand, and a seated woman in a brown-red garment holds a ritual item near the top of the lingam. A low wall and leafy tree stand behind in pale sky.2015-02-17A large dark black stone lingam, a Shiva linga, is draped with long garlands of marigold and other flowers in orange, yellow, red, white and purple, hanging down its length. A metal staircase and platform rise beside it, where several men in saffron orange robes and orange head wraps stand and sit, some in white dhotis. One central figure in orange with a rudraksha mala and orange turban holds his hands together in anjali near the lingam. Pots and brick steps line the base, and a plain grey wall is behind. Ritual abhishekam or puja appears to be underway at the lingam.2015-01-13February 17 20152015-02-17January 13 20152015-01-13Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shivalingam on a flower-decorated platform, wrapped with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and yellow blooms in red, orange, green and white. Two people stand on a raised metal scaffold beside it: one bald man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, and a second figure in a red and orange garment with a yellow garland. Banana stalks and garlands line the metal staircase. Behind them, rows of saffron-robed participants sit on brick tiered seating with offering lamps. Banners in red and blue hang in the background, and a kalasha-like vessel and lamps are present. Identity of the figures is not established by appearance.2013-07-22February 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor ceremony on a raised platform with steps, decorated with banana plants and garlands. A large black Shivalinga stands in the foreground, draped with a multicolour flower garland and banded with silver plates. Several priests in saffron and maroon robes and rudraksha malas stand on the platform; one standing man in the centre-right wears a red garland and holds a lit lamp or offering. Smoke rises at the top. Seated saffron-clad devotees fill the red-tiered seating on the right, and a crowd gathers behind the railings on the left.2013-07-22February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies