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A large grey Shivalinga stands in the foreground, draped with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, white and purple, with silver ornamental bands at its base. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold platform pouring liquid over the linga from vessels, one holding a pot. Each wears rudraksha malas and has bare, shaved heads. Behind them, women in saffron sarees sit among rows of small black shivalinga-shaped stands in a brick-walled courtyard, with a red building and trees in the background. The scene shows abhishekam, a ritual anointing of the Shivalinga.

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November 04 20132013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04Outdoor abhishekam at a large blue-grey shivalinga with a silver-trimmed yoni base and a floral garland arch of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. Several priests in maroon and orange robes stand on a metal staircase platform beside it; one priest in orange holds a string of rudraksha beads, while another reaches toward the top of the linga. Behind them, a brick wall with rows of potted plants and a red building with barred windows.2013-11-11October 28 20132013-10-28A large dark grey Shiva lingam with a silver-plated yoni-patta frame is bathed in water poured from a white vessel held by a priest standing on a metal staircase platform. A garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, purple and white drapes over the top of the lingam. Three priests in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind the rail; the foremost pours abhishekam while the nearest, with a tilak on his forehead, presses his palms together in reverence. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam with red brick walls and a tree in the background.2013-10-28October 28 20132013-10-28A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a tiered black yoni-pitha base in an outdoor temple courtyard, with a multicoloured flower garland draped over its top and water flowing down its surface. Several priests in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, some holding ritual items and one pouring from a vessel, while more orange-robed attendants stand along red brick steps lined with small lamps. Trees, palms and a red-roofed building form the background under a pale sky.2013-11-04Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark grey Shiva lingam with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its right side and white and red garlands on the steps. Several priests in saffron and orange dhotis stand on a metal staircase around the lingam; one priest in the upper centre wears a red garland and beads and pours liquid from a white vessel, while another on the right wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace. A devotee in orange stands at the lower left. Behind them are red stone steps, white and orange tent canopies, orange and purple decorations, a row of spectators behind railings, and a black speaker at left.2013-07-08Outdoor photograph of a very large tall cylindrical Shiva lingam, its polished surface dark blue-grey, encircled by an oval garland frame of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a striped cloth band wrapped around its base. Behind it, four shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform, one pouring liquid from a vessel while others look on. Red brick building and tiered terraces of potted plants form the background, with string lights above. A woman in white sari stands at right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large dark Shivling with a multicoloured flower garland arching over its top and a silver horizontal tripundra band across its front. Several saffron-robed men in orange garments with rudraksha and beaded necklaces stand on a white metal scaffold staircase beside it. The man at the top, with long dark hair and a red garland, holds small cups or vessels. Other saffron-robed men, some with shaved heads, stand nearby, one holding a white cloth. A red brick building and grey sky form the background.2013-06-17October 28 20132013-10-28A photograph of a large black Shivalinga decorated with a colourful flower garland in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with silver bands across its base. On a metal scaffold staircase at left, several saffron-robed men stand and climb; one in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a small vessel and pours from it, while another in orange holds a bowl. Long-haired figure at upper centre wears an orange shawl and garland. Grey sky and a concrete building in the background suggest an outdoor abhishekam ritual.2013-06-17