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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, standing in a shallow pool with a red-and-white striped tiered stone platform behind. Two men in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls stand on the linga, draping a long garland of purple, yellow and white flowers over its top and sides, with a third man in white at the lower left on the pool edge. Behind the pool, a large crowd of people in white clothing sits on the steps, with trees, orange-and-white bunting, and rubble visible in the background. Rites suggest an abhishekam-style garlanding ceremony at the linga.

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January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in a shallow pool of water with a square stone base. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on the base and around the lingam, one reaching up to place a garland of orange, yellow and white flowers at its top. A man in orange clothing stands atop the lingam near the garland. A large crowd of people in white clothing sits on red and white striped tiered steps along the pool, with trees and a decorated boat with flowers at the left edge. A person wades in the water beside the base. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or abhishekam at a temple tank.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a square black yoni-peetha base, set on red and white striped steps. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand on the base, one lifting a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers draped over the linga while another man in white stands beside him with a long wooden pole. A crowd of seated devotees in white fills the steps on the left and right, with green trees and a red-tiled building behind. Marigold garlands lie at the base, and orange and red bunting is strung across the scene.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga stands in the middle of a water tank while white-clad devotees pour water over it and drape garlands of marigold and flower strings. Water sprays upward from fountain jets on both sides. Several white-robed men stand on the platform and in the water around the linga. Behind the tank, a tiered stepped embankment with red and white stripes is packed with seated devotees in white clothes, and green trees and a red-roofed structure appear beyond. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual at an outdoor tank.2009-01-02A large black stone Shiva lingam with a broad circular yoni-pitha base stands in a water-filled tank at an outdoor ceremony. A man in an orange robe with a sash climbs a ladder against the lingam, while men in white dhotis and shirts stand around it; one holds a garland of multicoloured flowers. A man in white wades in the water near the base, and a few people sit in the shallows. Tiered terraces with white and red stripes hold seated devotees, and orange and white bunting is strung across the scene. Dry trees and a red-roofed building sit behind.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square base in the middle of a water tank, with dark garlands draped over its upper part. Several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand around and on the linga, pouring water and tending the stone. Water jets arc up on both sides. Spectators in white clothes sit on tiered steps lined with red and white stripes along the tank edge, and green trees and orange bunting frame the scene. Some men wade in the water near the base, and small offering items sit on a boat at the left. The scene is an abhishekam at a water-filled tank with many people watching.2009-01-02Outdoor ritual at a large black stone Shivalinga on a tiered, red-and-white striped platform. A garland of yellow, white, purple and green flowers wraps the lingam, and marigold garlands rest on its yoni base. On top of the lingam stands a person in an orange robe, and beside it a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl holds a ladder while another man in white with an orange shawl steadies it. Several rows of seated white-clad devotees watch from the left, with orange bunting and trees behind. Looks like a lingam abhishekam or consecration rite. a person not clearly identifiable from appearance.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02