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A large dark grey Shiva lingam is decorated with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple and white, draped over a flower-covered base. Water pours from the lingam's front over a grey yoni-shaped channel, as part of a rudrabhishekam. At upper right, two people stand on a metal scaffold platform draped with purple and orange flower garlands; a woman in a red-brown sari pours from a vessel onto the lingam, and a bare-chested man in saffron-toned cloth stands beside her.

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A large dark black shiva lingam is the central subject, draped with bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple and white, with a swag of multicolored flower festoons along its top and a striped flower curtain hanging below. Water flows down the lingam and out through its yoni-shaped base. On a metal platform at the upper right, a woman in a rust-coloured sari with a red blouse and flower garlands pours liquid from a silver vessel, and beside her a bald priest in an orange-brown robe stands with a purple and white garland draped on the railing. This is a rudrabhishekam abhishekam ritual at the Bengaluru event, shown in daylight against a pale sky.2016-12-27December 27 20162016-12-27A large grey Shiva lingam is being bathed with water and decorated with a thick band of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a silver band around its middle. A metal scaffold platform on the left holds several shaven-headed priests in orange-saffron robes, one carrying a drum, and a woman in a red top with a red shawl stands at the far end. Garlands drape the railing. The lingam stands on a flower-covered square base in a courtyard with a white-and-red striped plinth in the foreground and a brick wall of potted plants behind. Petals and flower scraps lie on the ground.2016-12-27 +1 copiesA large dark black stone shivalingam is decorated with marigold garlands in orange, yellow and white, with a red, yellow and purple floral skirt wrapped around its base. A silver band marks its upper section. A metal staircase on the right leads up to a platform where two people stand: a woman in a red-and-gold garland and gold necklace, smiling, and a shaved-headed man in orange-saffron robes holding a white cloth or offering. Several other saffron-clad men are on the stairs and platform. Behind, a gilded temple tower and rows of seated white-clad devotees are visible.2016-12-27February 27 20142014-02-27A large grey Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk and water during a rudrabhishekam, its base wrapped in garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, white and purple. Priests in saffron and rust-coloured dhotis stand on a raised platform at upper right, one pouring from a vessel, while an orange-clad figure sits nearby. Seated rows of white-clad devotees and saffron-robed sadhus line red stone steps behind a metal railing, with a purple ceremonial umbrella visible at left. Strings of flowers and tassels hang overhead.2013-12-27A large grey lingam deity murti is the central subject, draped in strands and garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, magenta and white, with garlands wrapped around its base and flower-covered tiers below. Milk or liquid runs down its surface during abhishekam. On a raised platform at upper right, several priests in reddish-orange and maroon garments pour offerings over the lingam, one holding a vessel. Behind, seated figures in orange and red sit on steps beneath a purple canopy, while a crowd of people in white clothing stands behind a metal railing with hands folded. Flower garlands and orange-red banners decorate the scene.2013-12-27January 13 20152015-01-13February 27 20142014-02-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27January 13 20152015-01-13