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Outdoor temple-style abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga draped with a multicolour garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers, fitted with silver bands at its base. A group of priests stands on a metal staircase platform beside it; one man in a bare chest and red-orange dhoti holds a small pink and green vessel, possibly a kalasha, while others in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings stand nearby. Red-and-white floral garlands hang from the railings. Behind them are orange and purple festoons, red draped cloth, a small canopy and red-roofed buildings. Several other attendants in saffron and orange stand at left, one with palms joined in prayer. Dusk light.

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A large dark black lingam with a silver band and a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side stands in the foreground of an outdoor ritual platform with red steps. On a raised metal platform behind it, several men in saffron-orange robes perform abhishekam. One man in the centre wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a flower garland over his shoulders and his hair pulled back. Other priests with shaved heads and bare upper bodies stand nearby holding small vessels, and a figure in white sits on the steps at left. Orange and white garlands and a white draped canopy frame the scene.2013-07-01A large dark polished black Shiva lingam is wrapped with a long garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, orange, white, purple and green. Behind it, several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold staircase lined with white and red flower garlands. A central figure wears a red floral garland, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace, with hair swept back, and appears to be standing near the lingam in a ritual setting. Other priests in saffron and orange cloth stand nearby. Red-tiered stone steps and a fenced area with bunting in orange, red and purple surround the scene, with onlookers at the rail behind.2013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam with a multicolour flower garland draped over its top and silver-patterned bands around its base. On a metal staircase beside it, several priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand with bare upper bodies, rudraksha malas and gold pendants. The central figure wears a red floral garland, a gold necklace and a white cloth, and holds a white offering. Other priests on the steps hold white cloth or offerings, and a few onlookers stand behind a metal railing with red-and-white garlands and a red-and-white canopy in the background. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the identity is left unsure.2013-07-08July 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a dark circular yoni peetha base, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and scattered petals. Behind it, on a red-brick stepped amphitheatre with metal railings, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a raised platform wearing red and orange garlands, while more saffron-clad figures sit along the steps at the right. A white-clad figure stands near the steps, and a red-and-white floral garland runs along the handrails. Orange bunting and red tents decorate the background.2013-07-01A large dark grey Shiva lingam is being bathed on a stepped red-tiered platform outdoors. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers drapes over its top. Three priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings; the central figure wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala and pours liquid over the lingam. Another priest in orange stands at the top right, and a further priest in orange is on the lower left. Red and white flower garlands hang along the railings. Behind, white and orange bunting, pink flower strings, and a few standing spectators under trees complete the scene. Several onlookers are visible in the background.2013-07-08July 01 20132013-07-01Outdoor abhishekam scene at a large black stone Shivalinga draped with a multicolour garland of yellow, red, green, purple and white flowers. Several saffron-robed men stand on a metal scaffold platform beside it; the central man wears red and white floral garlands, a gold chain and a white headband and holds a small pink container. Other saffron-clad priests with white headbands and rudraksha malas stand nearby, and red-and-white flower garlands hang from the railings. A striped tent canopy and orange and purple marigold strands decorate the red-stepped area behind. The central figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2013-07-08