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A shirtless young man in a red dhoti pours water from a golden vessel over a large black stone Nandi bull statue during a rudra abhishekam. The bull is draped with garlands of white jasmine, orange-red flowers and blue-and-white beads. Behind him, rows of black lingams stand on red-tiered steps with brass vessels and small bowls, and red flags hang on the left. Water sprays off the statue as it is bathed, with a green hose and pump visible at left.

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December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09A shirtless young man in a red dhoti pours water from a golden kalasha over a large black lingam-shaped Shiva murti, which is garlanded with white and red flower strands. Behind him, rows of smaller black lingams with golden tops line red tiered steps. Several seated people in dark clothing and a person in white are visible at the upper left. The scene suggests a Rudra abhishekam performed at the site. A green pipe and wire mesh railing run along the steps.2016-12-09 +1 copiesA young man with shoulder-length dark hair and white ash markings on his upper arms pours water from a gold vessel over a large black Nandi bull statue. He is bare-chested and wears an orange-saffron dhoti. The Nandi is garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strands and small tassels. Behind him are rows of black Shivalinga stones on red steps, with metal railings and red flags at the left. The scene shows abhishekam being performed on the sacred bull. No a person candidate is visible, so the figure is a priest or devotee.2017-02-26December 09 20162016-12-09A shirtless young man in a red dhoti pours yellow liquid from a coconut onto a large black stone Nandi-facing Shiva linga-style murti with a carved bull head, as part of abhishekam. Garlands of white flowers and red blossoms drape the murti. Tiered red-and-black stone steps behind it hold many small black pedestals and brass vessels, with a woman in dark clothing seated at upper left and a metal railing in the background. The scene reads as a Rudra Abhishekam ritual performed by a priest attendant.2016-12-09A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a black stone Nandi bull statue. A bare-chested young priest in an orange dhoti stands at the left, pouring milk from a golden vessel over the Nandi's head. His torso and arms bear white ash markings, and a rudraksha mala hangs on his chest. The Nandi is garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands. Behind it, a tiered staircase holds rows of black shivalingas on red steps, and red flags stand among metal railings.2017-02-26December 09 20162016-12-09December 09 20162016-12-09December 14 20162016-12-14Outdoor ritual photo on red stone steps by a river ghat. A large black stone Nandi bull statue with orange and yellow marigold garlands is being bathed; a shirtless young man with glasses pours liquid from a brass vessel over it, and golden liquid splashes off. Other shirtless men in white dhotis and devotees in saffron and dark clothing sit on the steps with small brass pots, lamps and a black Shivalingam on a stand. Red flags flank the right side. The background shows many seated participants. Priests and devotees are visible; no one is identified by face.2016-12-18