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A large outdoor abhishekam scene at dusk: a tall oval arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, orange, yellow and white frames a silver-grey lingam-shaped form on a decorated stone platform draped with bands of marigold garlands. Above the platform, on a raised balcony, two or three men in white and saffron-toned clothing stand near the top. Rows of red stone seating and pillars, red flags, and a red multi-storey building with a scaffolded roof form the background, with a pale evening sky. Several people in white clothing sit on the seating tiers and walk at the lower left.

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May 24 20172017-05-24Large outdoor ritual photo at dusk: a towering white-grey Shivalinga is decorated with a wide garland band of red, yellow, green and orange flowers, set on an ornate dark chariot-like base draped with orange-and-multicolour fringed festoons. Several men in white dhotis stand on a raised platform atop the linga, one bare-chested with a ceremonial garland, and others in white and saffron-toned clothing stand around it. Behind, tiered stone steps are filled with seated devotees in white, and red-brick multistorey building and saffron flags frame the scene. A gilded arch stands at the lower left.2017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24A large dark grey stone linga stands on a black yoni-peetha base, draped in a wide oval garland of marigolds in orange, yellow, red, purple and green, with a tiered orange and multicoloured floral swag along the base. Above it, a man in orange-red clothing with white garlands sits atop the linga's upper section in a raised pose. Tiered red stone seating rises behind, filled with many seated figures in white and saffron clothing, and a red multi-storey building with windows stands in the background. Saffron flags line the walkway and a dark water tank sits on a scaffold at right. Orange-robed attendants stand at the lower corners beside golden arches.2017-05-24A large black stone Shivling in a sanctuary-like arrangement stands at the centre, draped with bands of marigold garlands in red, orange, yellow, green and white, with a golden horseshoe-shaped arch framing it at left. Three white horizontal bands with a round disc are painted or set on the lingam's face. Standing on the raised platform around its base are several figures in saffron and red clothing, one with long dark hair and a garland, with a small attendant beside him. Tiered rows of seated white-clad devotees and stone figures fill the terraced stands below. Red-brick buildings, red flags and a white railing surround the open ground at dusk.2017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24Dusk photograph of a large outdoor abhishekam at a person ashram. A massive dark stone lingam rises from a broad round yoni-shaped base, draped with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and flowers in red, yellow, orange and green. Several figures in white dhotis and orange or red cloths stand on the platform and at the water's edge, some pouring from metal pots and vessels. Small oil lamps glow in the water and at the base. On the upper ledge, a few men in white are perched near the top of the lingam. Behind, a row of seated devotees in white clothes fills tiered red stone steps, with a red multi-storey building and flag-lined railings above. Ritual puja with abhishekam is clearly visible.2017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies