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A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform, its surface wet and glistening, wrapped with a long multicoloured garland of red, orange, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. Several priests in saffron-orange dhoti and shawls, some wearing rudraksha and gold-coloured necklaces, stand on a metal staircase and scaffold around the lingam, several holding cups or pots, apparently performing abhishekam. Red-and-white garlands decorate the railings, and a tiered red stone seating area with pink and orange bunting and tents forms the background. Several people stand at the top-left railing and a few devotees are visible on the left steps.

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A 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.2013-07-08A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a black circular yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like white liquid that streams down its surface and out the spout. A multicolour flower garland wraps the lingam. Behind it, a metal staircase with red and white garlands leads up to a platform where several saffron-robed priests and devotees stand. Red-tiered seating with rows of small lamps and offering trays surrounds the scene, and a few white-clad people sit on the left steps. The setting is an outdoor abhishekam ritual with garland-draped railings and orange bunting.2013-07-08A large dark grey lingam with a multicolour flower garland draped over its upper half stands on a round water-filled base in an open outdoor ceremony. Two priests stand on a metal staircase beside it: one with a shaved head and orange-brown cloth, the other with long dark hair, a red-and-white garland and gold necklaces, holding a small vessel. Behind them rows of seated people in white clothes sit on red stone steps, and a few are at the left edge.2013-07-08A large black Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk poured from a white vessel at an outdoor abhishekam. A striped multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers wraps the lingam. Three saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase around it: a bare-chested priest with a white tripundra on his forehead and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together, a priest in a red-and-gold shawl with a garland and mala pours the milk, and a third priest in an orange robe stands behind. Metal railings with red and orange flower garlands surround the platform, and red steps and a banner with white and blue patterns fill the background.2013-07-08A large grey Shiva lingam on a black circular base is being bathed with milk-like liquid poured over its top, with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding vessels and pouring offerings. Behind them are red brick buildings with green roofs, stone seating tiers, and a bus. The scene reads as a Rudrabhishekam abhishekam ritual.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04A large dark blue-grey Shivalinga is being bathed on a platform at an outdoor temple-like space. Priests stand on a metal scaffold beside it, some in saffron and orange robes, others in reddish-brown dhotis and bare upper bodies, wearing rudraksha and gold necklaces. A man in a dark robe and maroon shawl with a white turban-like head covering pours liquid from a container onto the linga. The linga is draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blossoms, and red-and-white garlands hang on the railings. Red-tiered steps, orange and white bunting, and a white canopy form the backdrop. Abhishekam is being performed.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08June 17 20132013-06-17A large black lingam, a Shiva linga, is being bathed with milk, which streams down its dark surface. It is draped with a long garland of multicoloured marigolds in yellow, orange, red, purple and green, and a red and white flower garland. On a metal scaffold beside it, three priests stand in orange and saffron dhotis, with bare upper bodies, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The central figure, with long dark hair and a gold chain, pours milk from a white vessel, while the priest on the left stands with hands folded in prayer and another behind holds a white cloth. Red steps and a fenced area with onlookers and orange-and-white decorations surround the scene, a typical abhishekam ritual.2013-07-08July 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam with a rounded top stands on a tiered black circular base in an open outdoor amphitheatre with red-painted stone steps. A colourful flower garland in red, white and green hangs down the front of the lingam. Water flows down the base and drains over its edge. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase at the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala. A third robed figure stands on the steps below, and a seated robed figure in orange sits on a cushioned seat at the left edge. A few people sit on the upper steps and a tall striped flagpole stands behind, with palm trees and a low building in the background.2013-06-10