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Outdoor photograph at dusk under a heavy grey storm sky of a large crowd of devotees performing abhishekam on rows of black Shivalingams set on yoni peetha bases across a paved courtyard. Many men and women wear white dhotis, saris and kurtas with orange shawls, several holding brass kalasha pots and pouring water over the lingams. Orange flags flutter on tall poles, and thatched-roof shrine pavilions and decorated canopies stand at the back among trees.

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Large outdoor abhishekam scene at dusk under a heavy grey sky. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with saffron-orange shawls draw near rows of black shivalingams set on a pale concrete floor, pouring liquid from brass pots and vessels over them. Several men in the foreground carry golden kalasha pots. Behind them a crowd fills the grounds, with a white-clad figure with a garland and an orange-robed person on the right, a flagpole at left, thatched shelters, colourful umbrellas and lit stage lights among trees.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01Outdoor photograph of a large ritual scene on a flat whitish ground covered in rows of black stone Shivalingams with red-tinged bases. Many devotees walk among them carrying small brass vessels: men in white dhotis with orange shawls, and women in white saris with orange shawls. A few figures in saffron-orange robes stand out, including a person at the right edge raising an arm. Overcast grey sky, flagpole at left, palm trees and green foliage behind, and a string of lights on a pole. The scene suggests a Shivalingam abhishekam or pooja procession across the rows of lingams.2008-08-01Outdoor photograph of a large group of devotees performing abhishekam to rows of black Shiva lingas on a paved platform under a heavy grey sky. Most men wear white dhotis and shirts with orange saffron shawls, and several women wear white or orange saris. Many hold brass pots and vessels, pouring liquid over the lingas. A central figure in an orange-and-white garment wears a flower garland and stands among the lingas. Trees, a distant hill and a white banner with Tamil text frame the scene, with a few lamps on poles.2008-08-01Outdoor photograph of a large field of black stone Shiva lingams on pedestals arranged in rows under a heavy overcast sky. Devotees in white and orange clothing, many wearing orange shawls, stand among the lingams with offerings, some holding small pots. A tall flagpole with an orange flag stands at left, and a leafless tree and a few green trees line the background. A figure in orange robes with arms outstretched stands at right, facing the crowd. The scene appears to be a mass lingam abhishekam or puja ritual. a person's presence is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2008-08-01Outdoor photograph of a large ritual gathering on a white paved ground covered in rows of black stone Shiva lingams, each on a black yoni base. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, with orange shawls, walk among the lingams. A central figure in an orange robe stands with arms raised, and a woman in orange saris stands at right with raised arms. A flagpole, palm fronds and green trees stand in the background under a heavy grey sky. A sign on a stand is visible near the back, and the event appears to be an abhishekam-style lingam gathering.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01Outdoor photo of a large ritual gathering on a flat white-paved ground filled with rows of black stone Shivalingams on round bases. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a yellow-and-white flower garland stands facing the lingams, her back to the camera. Behind her, a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothes stands in a wide arc under a cloudy sky, with green trees and floodlight poles at the edges. Another person in orange clothing stands among the lingams on the left. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja performed on the lingams.2008-08-01Outdoor ritual procession along a path lined with rows of black stone Shiva lingams on pedestals, bordered by red and white kerbs. A man in orange robes carries a brass pot with a flowing shawl, while a central figure in orange robes with long hair, a rudraksha mala and a heavy yellow and white marigold garland walks barefoot; a person by appearance with long swept hair, orange robes and a garland. Many devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls bend over the lingams and pour liquid or offer pots. Dark storm clouds hang over the open ground with a tall flagpole and palm fronds behind.2008-08-01Outdoor ritual on a flat white-paved ground filled with rows of black stone shivalingams set on yoni pitha bases. In the foreground a person in orange robes with a yellow-and-white flower garland stands facing the lingams, back to the camera. Another orange-robed figure stands further left among the lingams. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing stands in the open, a tall flagpole with an orange and white flag at left, under a heavy overcast sky with green trees and tent structures at the edges.2008-08-01August 01 20082008-08-01Outdoor photograph of a large field filled with rows of black stone Shiva lingams on pedestals with reddish bases, arranged across a pale concrete platform under a heavy overcast sky. A crowd of devotees in white and saffron-orange clothing stands around the lingams. In the right foreground, a figure in a flowing orange robe with a yellow flower garland raises one arm, facing the lingam field. Another figure in orange stands at the far right edge, arm raised. Green banana-leaf decorations and a festival setup with lights and a decorated structure appear in the background, with a flag on the left.2008-08-01 +1 copies