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A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water-filled tank at an outdoor ritual site. A figure in orange robes stands on a ladder against the linga's side, while two people in white clothes assist, one holding a garland of marigolds and yellow flowers that hangs from the base. A man in white dhoti stands at the water's edge at lower right. Spectators in white sit on striped white-and-red steps along the tank, with orange bunting strung across the background and bare trees beyond.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a broad circular yoni-pitha base stands in a water-filled tank at an outdoor ceremony. A man in an orange robe with a sash climbs a ladder against the lingam, while men in white dhotis and shirts stand around it; one holds a garland of multicoloured flowers. A man in white wades in the water near the base, and a few people sit in the shallows. Tiered terraces with white and red stripes hold seated devotees, and orange and white bunting is strung across the scene. Dry trees and a red-roofed building sit behind.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, standing in a shallow pool with a red-and-white striped tiered stone platform behind. Two men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls stand on the linga, draping a long garland of purple, yellow and white flowers over its top and sides, with a third man in white at the lower left on the pool edge. Behind the pool, a large crowd of people in white clothing sits on the steps, with trees, orange-and-white bunting, and rubble visible in the background. Rites suggest an abhishekam-style garlanding ceremony at the linga.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in a shallow pool of water with a square stone base. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on the base and around the lingam, one reaching up to place a garland of orange, yellow and white flowers at its top. A man in orange clothing stands atop the lingam near the garland. A large crowd of people in white clothing sits on red and white striped tiered steps along the pool, with trees and a decorated boat with flowers at the left edge. A person wades in the water beside the base. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or abhishekam at a temple tank.2009-01-02Outdoor ritual at a large black stone Shivalinga on a tiered, red-and-white striped platform. A garland of yellow, white, purple and green flowers wraps the lingam, and marigold garlands rest on its yoni base. On top of the lingam stands a person in an orange robe, and beside it a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl holds a ladder while another man in white with an orange shawl steadies it. Several rows of seated white-clad devotees watch from the left, with orange bunting and trees behind. Looks like a lingam abhishekam or consecration rite. a person not clearly identifiable from appearance.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02