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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a platform draped in garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strings, with a flower arch over its top. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal scaffold stairway at left, one raising a lit flame toward the lingam while others hold their hands in anjali. Their clothing is orange and red, and red ropes run along the railings. Rows of saffron-clad devotees sit on tiered red steps in the background beside a red multi-storey building. The scene suggests an abhishekam at an outdoor ceremony.

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July 29 20132013-07-29November 06 20132013-11-06July 29 20132013-07-29A 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.2013-07-29A large black Shiva lingam is decorated with a multicolored garland arch and a wide floral skirt of marigolds in orange, yellow, red, purple, green and white, with silver bands wrapped around its base. On a tiered red stone platform in front, a line of saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and scaffold-like stage holding a lit flame and offering items, with red and yellow garlands draped along the railings. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees face the lingam on the red steps, and a red multi-storey building stands behind. The scene suggests an abhishekam offering, rendered in a photo.2013-07-29A large dark grey Shiva lingam at an outdoor abhishekam site is draped with a rainbow-coloured garland arch and a skirt of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, one pouring or offering something over the lingam from above. Other monks in saffron stand on the steps at the lower left. Behind is a red multi-storey building with many windows and a grey unfinished structure above. The lingam shows a white rectangular inscribed plaque on its face.2013-11-06July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large black lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a tall stone base wrapped in a garland-festooned arch of marigold and multicoloured flower strands, with silver-trimmed bands across its face. In front, a long tiered stone staircase and metal platform rise to the left, lined with robed saffron-clad sadhus and monks holding a flame and offerings as they perform a homa or puja. Dozens of seated monks in orange robes sit on rows of steps below, and a red multi-storey building stands behind. Abhishekam-style floral decoration covers the lower platform in red, yellow, green, purple and orange garlands.2013-07-29A large dark black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a square base decorated with a garland arch of orange, yellow and green flowers and a flower-draped skirt of multicoloured marigold and other blooms. Silver bands wrap the lingam's middle. Along the raised platform on the left, about a dozen saffron-robed monks and priests stand on a metal scaffold with stairs and railings, one pointing outward. Rows of seated saffron-clad participants fill the red terraced seating in the background, beside a red brick building. Overcast sky above. A Rudra Abhishekam ritual with flowers is suggested by the setting. A small brass plaque sits on the base.2013-07-29A large black Shivalinga stands on a tall flower-decorated pedestal, wrapped in a garland arch of orange, yellow, red and green marigolds, with silver bands around its base. Along a metal staircase and platform to the left, a line of saffron-robed monks stand with folded hands and offerings, one holding a lit flame aloft, as part of a rudra abhishekam ritual. Behind them, rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill tiered red stone steps, and a red brick building with many windows rises in the background under an overcast sky.2013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform, decorated with multicoloured marigold and other flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple, white and green, with a silver tripundra-style band and a silver emblem on its face. Behind it stands a red multi-storey building with rows of rooftop spires. On the left, a staircase with banana plant decorations leads to a upper platform where several saffron-robed monks stand, one in a red shawl near the top holding his hands together in añjali. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill the red stone steps in the foreground. Red and white draped fabric decorates the stage area. Dusk sky.2013-07-22