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Outdoor photo of a large dark black stone lingam with a silver band and an arch of multicolored marigold and flower garlands. On a metal staircase platform beside it, several saffron-robed priests in orange dhotis and shawls wear rudraksha malas. The priest at top centre holds a lit flame aloft while another beside him holds a silver vessel. Others stand with hands in anjali. Trees and a fence are in the background under an overcast sky.

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October 28 20132013-10-28Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam draped in a multicolour garland of marigold-style flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a silver band fitted around its base. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand on a metal staircase platform beside it. The central man holds a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand while the man beside him holds a small vessel, and others stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Their necks bear rudraksha malas and gold pendants, and some have shaved heads. Pale sky and a tree fill the background. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam with deity aarti.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04A photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalingam with a multicoloured flower garland draped over its top, with silver ornamental bands near its base. A metal staircase and railing rise beside it, where several saffron-robed priests stand. The priest in front holds a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand and a small object in the other, while others stand behind with their hands folded in anjali. The priests wear saffron cloth, rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces; one young attendant at left wears an orange turban. Tall trees and a fence appear in the background under an overcast sky.2013-10-28A photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised dark platform, decorated with a curved arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. Behind it are several saffron-robed men on a metal staircase with railings; the top figure stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red shawl, rudraksha mala and bare upper body, while others with shaved heads follow down the steps. Trees and an overcast sky fill the background.2013-06-03June 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone lingam is garlanded with a long band of red, yellow, green and white flowers and decorated with silver plates. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands on a metal staircase beside it, hands joined at the chest. Behind him, several saffron-robed attendants wear white tilaka and beads, one holding a silver kalasha pot, and another holding a silver plate of white offerings. A metal railing frames the platform under an overcast sky.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10Photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga being bathed or anointed on an outdoor platform. A garland of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, purple, white and green wraps around the top of the lingam. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and railing beside it; one holds a white cloth or bag, and others carry small vessels. The men have shaved heads, white horizontal tilak marks, rudraksha malas and bare upper bodies with orange wraps. Behind them are a red-brick wall, palm trees, a green tree and a pale sky.2013-06-04November 04 20132013-11-04June 03 20132013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copies