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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-white horizontal three-line tripundra marking and a garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers draped in an arch around it, dominates the foreground, while a man in saffron robes pours liquid from a vessel over its top. Several saffron-robed, shaved-headed men with rudraksha malas stand on a white metal staircase and platform beside it, some holding vessels, and robed figures appear at the far left. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with rooftop poles, and rows of seated white-clad participants fill the red-tiled steps below, consistent with an abhishekam ritual.

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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-shaped peetha base, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. Behind it, a metal scaffolding staircase rises to a platform where about six saffron-robed monks stand with hands folded or holding items. One figure at the top right in saffron robes and bare upper body stands with hands together. Below, tiered stone seating is filled with more saffron-clad people. A red multi-storey building and a tree form the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-plate and a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers arching over it, set on a black base in an outdoor ceremonial ground. Behind it, a raised tiered stage with red steps and a white metal railing holds several saffron-robed men with shaved heads, one in the foreground with hands pressed in anjali and others standing with garlanded necks. A few saffron-clad attendants sit or stand on the red-tiered steps among rows of small potted plants, with a red building and yellow-and-white bunting behind them.2013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-pattern plate and a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers arched over its top stands in an outdoor courtyard. Several saffron-robed men with shaved heads, rudraksha malas and red garlands stand on a metal platform and staircase at left, while more saffron-clad people sit on red steps in the background. Strings of orange and yellow flags and a red building are behind them.2013-07-01July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone Shiva lingam set on a black plinth, encircled by an arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A metal staircase and platform on the left hold several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and rudraksha malas; one presents a tray or plate while others hold offering vessels. A figure in saffron clothes with long dark hair, a red garland and a ceremonial tray stands at the top of the platform near the lingam. The backdrop is a red-orange building with white-framed windows, red and white bunting along the base, and a row of small lamps at the bottom.2013-07-08June 24 20132013-06-24A large black polished stone Shivalingam stands on a black stepped yoni-peetha base outdoors, decorated with a garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers draped around its upper shaft and a silver plaque on its face. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding items, with more saffron-robed figures in the background. Tiered red stone seating and potted plants fill the foreground steps, and a red-brick multi-storey building with unfinished rooftop pillars rises behind. Strings of orange and purple bunting cross above the scene. A red flower blurs at the right edge.2013-06-24July 01 20132013-07-01June 24 20132013-06-24A large black stone Shiva lingam with three horizontal white bands and a central white circle on its face stands on a black yoni-pitha base in the foreground. A garland of marigold-like flowers in red, yellow, purple and white drapes around its upper section. Behind it, several monks in orange and saffron robes stand on a raised metal scaffold platform with railings and steps, some with hands folded in prayer. Below, rows of orange-robed monks sit on red-brick tiered steps. A red multi-storey building and a concrete-block structure rise in the background under an overcast sky.2013-06-17A large black Shiva lingam stands on a flower-decorated platform, wrapped with a marigold garland arch and a multicoloured garland skirt in red, orange, yellow, white and green. Silver bands encircle the lingam's upper section. On a metal scaffold stair and platform to the left, about a dozen saffron-robed sannyasi priests stand in rows, some holding offerings or fire, with red-and-yellow garlands draped along the railings. Below them, more saffron-clad monks sit on terraced red steps. A red brick building with many windows forms the backdrop, and a person in white stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a rudra abhishekam with floral decoration.2013-07-29