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A four-panel collage of outdoor ritual abhishekam on a large white Shivalinga atop a black pedestal. Saffron-robed priests stand on scaffolding and pour liquid from vessels and a kalasha over the top of the linga, with yellowish liquid visible running down. Green trees and a cloudy sky form the backdrop.

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October 22 20102010-10-22A large dark green stone lingam, decorated with a band of red and white flowers and yellow marigold garlands, stands in the foreground on a plinth with a white tablet inscribed with text. Above it, on a metal-railed steel stair platform, a standing figure in orange robes pours liquid from a vessel onto the lingam, as in abhishekam. A second person in orange robes stands behind on the stairs. Tall grey industrial structures rise in the background under an overcast sky.2010-08-24 +1 copiesA photo collage of an outdoor abhishekam ritual at a large black cylindrical lingam on a raised platform, surrounded by seated white-clad devotees. In the main image, a person in saffron/orange robes stands on a metal staircase holding a lit lamp, with a second saffron-robed attendant and a bald saffron-robed priest behind on the stairs. The top of the black lingam is covered with pink and white flower petals. The inset shows a saffron-robed figure with long dark hair pouring liquid over the lingam from above. Concrete stands with red seats fill the foreground.November 21 20102010-11-21November 06 20132013-11-06October 22 20102010-10-22October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of outdoor work on a tall black cylindrical structure against a cloudy blue sky. Two workers in orange and dark work clothing stand on an orange-and-grey aerial lift platform beside the cylinder, which has a white label panel near its middle. No ritual, discourse or Himalayan setting is visible in the frame, and no person appears who could be identified as a person.2010-09-23October 12 20112011-10-12A large black polished lingam rises from the frame, its base wrapped in silver bands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands on a rusted metal scaffold platform, pouring yellow marigold flowers from both hands onto the top of the lingam. Scattered petals fall around it. A second person in an orange-saffron robe stands on the lower steps of the scaffold, partly visible at the left edge. Grey overcast sky and green trees form the background. The scene suggests abhishekam-style floral offering at a Shiva lingam.2010-09-23October 12 20112011-10-12A large black stone Shivalinga is being bathed on a raised platform under an open sky, with several men in orange and saffron clothing standing on metal scaffolding and stairs around it. Two men near the top wear orange garments and appear to be pouring or tending the abhishekam. A small white rectangular label is affixed to the lingam's side. Green trees and a distant tower are visible in the background.2010-09-23