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A large black stone Shivling stands in shallow water, its base reflected on the surface, with a garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers draped over its top. Several monks in saffron and maroon robes stand on a metal staircase and railing beside it, one with hands joined in namaste near the top. More monks in orange and maroon robes stand on red stone steps in the background beneath an overcast sky and a large tree. The scene appears to be a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor Shivling.

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June 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in water on a dark circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red flowers arching over its top. Behind it, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a ceremonial necklace stands on a metal railing platform with hands folded in prayer, while another priest in orange garments with a shaved head stands beside him and a third kneels on the platform. Red stepped ghats and small lamps line the water's edge, and a few more robed attendants stand in the background near the steps under a grey sky.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands in shallow water, its base reflected below, with a garland of marigolds in yellow, white, red and purple draped around the upper shaft. Several men in saffron-orange and red robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it; one holds a tray and another stands at the top with a rudraksha mala. Red-brick tiered steps behind hold more robed monks in orange and maroon, and a tree and grey sky complete the scene.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A large dark stone Shivalingam with a multicolour flower garland (red, white, yellow, purple, green) draped over its top stands in a reflecting pool at an outdoor ritual site. A metal staircase and railed platform rise beside it, where several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style necklaces stand pouring or offering items over the lingam. Behind them, red brick tiered steps hold more monks in orange and maroon robes, and a green tree and overcast sky complete the scene. The lingam's yoni-shaped base spouts water into the pool.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivling stands in shallow water, draped with a multicoloured marigold garland in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform at the left, one holding a white offering vessel and another with a white cloth. A red-brick tiered area with rows of small lamps lines the background, with a green tree and grey sky above. Further figures in orange robes are faintly visible on the steps. Water pours from the spout of the stone yoni base. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual.2013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling rises from a black lotus-patterned yoni pedestal standing in water, garlanded with a multicolour flower chain of red, white, yellow and purple blooms. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas pour liquid over the lingam, one holding a vessel. Red-brick steps with small oil lamps and a green tree form the backdrop, with a few more saffron-robed people and a white-clad figure visible in the distance.2013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam rises from a yoni-pitha base set in shallow water, its reflection visible below. A rainbow garland of marigolds and other flowers in red, yellow, green and purple drapes over the top. On a metal staircase and platform to the left, several men in saffron and orange robes and red-and-white shawls stand; one tall figure at the top holds his hands together in a devotional gesture. Behind them stand red multi-storey buildings with rows of windows and a grey sky. A group of saffron-robed people stands along the steps in the background. Several other white-robed figures stand near the base. Abhishekam or puja setting.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03