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A figure in an orange saffron robe stands on a metal staircase pouring liquid from a metal bowl onto a large black lingam with a rounded dome. A garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers arches over the top of the lingam, and silver ornamental plates decorate its base. Behind are a grey multi-storey building with windows and red-tiered planters with green plants. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed at a Shiva lingam. The bald, shaved-headed figure does not show the cues needed for an appearance-based a person candidate, so the figure is described only by role as a priest.

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November 25 20112011-11-25November 25 20112011-11-25A large black lingam with a silver yoni-shaped base and a garland of multicolored flowers wrapped around its upper part is being bathed. A man in orange robes stands on a metal staircase at the top left, pouring liquid from a round brass vessel onto the lingam's dome, which is covered in white flower petals. Red-tiered planters with green plants and metal railings surround the scene, with a concrete building behind.2011-11-25A figure in saffron-orange robes stands on a metal scaffold platform, pouring water from a large brass vessel over a tall black Shiva lingam decorated with a garland of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers. Water cascades down the lingam's dark surface onto its base. Terraced red steps behind are lined with potted green plants, and a grey multi-storey building and corrugated roof appear in the background. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed at an outdoor shrine.2011-11-25A photograph of a large black Shivalingam with a garland of multicoloured flowers wrapped around its base, being offered rice or grain. A man in an orange saffron robe stands on a metal staircase beside the lingam and pours offerings from a round metal bowl onto its top, with grains scattered over the stone. A white-clad figure is partly visible at the left edge. Behind is a grey multi-storey building and a terraced red-brick planter with green plants. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja.2011-11-25A photograph of an abhishekam at an outdoor Shiva lingam. A shaven-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace stands on a metal platform, pouring water from a copper vessel over a tall black lingam wrapped with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers. Silver-toned yoni-peetha ornamentation sits at the base. To the left, a man in white clothing stands with palms pressed together. Behind are tiered red steps lined with potted green plants and a grey building.2011-11-25A large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a circular basin, its base framed by a floral garland in red, yellow, white and purple. A man in orange ochre robes stands on a metal staircase platform, pouring liquid from a small golden vessel onto the lingam during abhishekam. Three horizontal white-and-silver ornamental bands with a central disc decorate the lingam. Behind are red stepped terraces lined with potted green plants, a grey multi-storey building with windows, and a tin-roofed shed. The man is a priest performing the ritual; his identity cannot be established from appearance.2011-11-25A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam with a silver-trimmed yoni base, decorated with a garland of yellow, red and purple flowers. A figure in an orange robe stands on a metal staircase platform pouring liquid from a brass vessel onto the lingam, and water splashes down its surface. To the left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl stands on the platform with hands folded in namaskar, with a brass pot nearby. Behind them are a grey concrete building with windows, scaffolding, and tiered red steps lined with potted plants.2011-11-25November 25 20112011-11-25A photograph of an abhishekam at a large black lingam with a white silver-toned yoni base and a garland of orange, yellow and red flowers wrapped around it. A man in an orange robe stands on a metal staircase and pours water from a brass vessel onto the lingam, water spraying in the air. Beside the staircase a bald man in white dhoti with a sacred thread stands with palms joined in namaskar.2011-11-25A large black Shivalingam with a white flower-covered top and a multicolored flower garland wrapped around its base stands on a circular black platform at an outdoor temple. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on a metal staircase platform holding a lit flame, performing aarti. A second man in white dhoti with bare upper body stands on a lower landing with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, red tiered steps are lined with potted green plants, and a grey multistory building with scaffolding rises in the background.2011-11-25 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam of a large black Shiva lingam wrapped with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. A priest in an orange saffron garment stands on a metal staircase platform pouring water from a brass vessel over the top of the lingam, water streaming down its dark surface. A second attendant in white dhoti and white upper cloth, with a sacred thread, stands on the left with hands folded in prayer. Behind them are tiered red-brick steps lined with potted green plants and a grey multi-storey building. The lingam sits in a circular stone basin, with a golden yoni-style pedestal and white ornamental panels at its base.2011-11-25