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A large outdoor abhishekam scene centred on a tall grey stone shivalinga draped in bands of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, orange, white and red, with a striped flower skirt at its base. A metal staircase covered in orange and yellow marigold garlands leads to a platform where several men in saffron and white ritual clothes stand and sit near the top. Below, people in orange and white dhotis attend the lingam, and an assistant in white stands at the lower right. Behind is a brick and concrete wall with rows of small oil lamps and a tree against a clear sky.

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December 23 20162016-12-23A large black Shiva lingam stands on a tiered orange-and-yellow flower-garland base, draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, in an outdoor ceremonial ground. Behind it, a white metal staircase leads to a raised platform where a figure in orange robes stands with arms raised. Several other people in orange and white robes climb the stairs or stand at the side, and a seated crowd in white clothing fills the stepped seating at the lower left. Clay pots are stacked along the right-hand wall beneath a pale sky and trees.2015-02-17 +1 copiesOutdoor festival scene at a stepped amphitheatre. A tall white metal staircase leads to a raised platform where several priests in saffron-orange and white dhotis stand, one in a red-and-gold top raising a white cloth or lotus-like offering high. Behind them, a large decorated elephant-shaped structure covered in yellow, red, green, orange and purple flower garlands and silver ornaments fills the right foreground. Seated audience members in white clothing sit on red terracotta-tiered steps along the right and centre, with a few men in orange and white at the lower left holding woven baskets. The gathering appears to be a ceremonial offering with a floral elephant effigy.2015-07-31Outdoor amphitheatre during a Shiva ritual: a tall stone lingam wrapped in dense garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers sits on a flower-draped platform. A seated figure in red and orange robes occupies a gilded throne on the red-carpeted stage at right, while two white-clad priests kneel beside brass vessels in the foreground. Hundreds of seated spectators fill tiered red steps under a clear sky, with flags and a multicoloured cloth banner along the rail.2016-12-17May 24 20172017-05-24February 17 20152015-02-17May 24 20172017-05-24A large black stone Shiva lingam is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple and white, with a flower-strung base. A metal staircase with white railings rises on the left, and several people in saffron and orange robes stand on its platform near the top. One person in a red-brown robe stands at the upper right. A beige stone building and a clear pale sky form the background.2015-02-17 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in yellow, red, green and white, with a flower-garland border on its base. Beside it, a white steel staircase and platform rise to a raised stage where several people in white dhotis and saffron or orange robes stand and sit, one in an orange-and-red turban holding an object. A tiered brick wall with potted plants and a modern building stand behind under a clear sky.2015-01-13A large black stone Shiva lingam is draped with garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with a flower-decorated base beneath it. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a raised platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand and sit; one seated figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange garment and a beaded necklace and rests a hand on the lingam. A few monks in orange robes climb the stairs. Blue sky and a tree stand behind a stone wall at right.2015-02-19December 14 20162016-12-14A large dark stone Shiva lingam is draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, orange, purple and white, with a matching flower skirt around its base. A man in saffron-orange dress with a shawl and beaded necklace stands atop the lingam, and several men in orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform at left. Rows of small brass oil lamps line the red-tiered steps behind. A stone building with wooden doors and a lamp post stands at right. Presented as a Shiva lingam abhishekam-style puja setting.2017-05-24