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Night photograph of a huge black polished stone Shiva lingam rising from a yoni-shaped pedestal in a reflective water pool. Two men in white dhoti and shawl stand on a white metal railed platform at the top, one pouring water from a vessel over the lingam. A third man in an orange saffron robe bends at the left edge of the platform, tending a ritual item. A multi-storey building with lit windows and a brick terrace garden with potted plants form the background. A small gold plaque sits on the pool edge. Ritual abhishekam of the lingam is taking place.

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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing in a reflecting pool, with a horizontal band of white ash-like markings across its front. Three men stand on a white metal railed platform beside it: one in an orange saffron robe on the left, and two in white dhoti-style clothing; one of the white-clad men pours water from a vessel over the top of the Shivling, an abhishekam offering. Water streams down the lingam. A brass plaque sits at the base of the pedestal. Illuminated multi-storey buildings stand in the background.2011-10-11Night photograph of a massive black stone Shivling with a lotus-patterned yoni-pitha base, standing in a reflecting pool. Water pours over the top of the linga from a vessel held by a priest in white dhoti and shawl on a white metal platform. Another priest in saffron/orange robe stands at the lower left with a brass vessel, and a third white-clad attendant is at the upper left. Horizontal white bands of decoration circle the linga's upper section. A brass plaque sits on the base. Terracotta-coloured wall with planters behind.2011-10-11Night photograph of a massive black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered yoni-shaped pedestal, standing in a reflecting water pool. Two priests in white dhotis stand on a white metal railed platform, one pouring liquid from a silver vessel over the top of the lingam while the wet stone glistens. A third figure in an orange saffron robe sits at the left edge near offering pots. Brick-walled planters and a lit multi-storey building form the background. A small brass plaque is set into the pool's edge. A blue-and-white logo appears at upper left. Abhishekam ritual.2011-10-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a polished dark top and gold-toned bands, set on a tiered black stone yoni-peetha base reflected in still water. Three men stand on a white metal railing platform at the left: one in an orange robe, two in white dhoti-style garments with shawls, one pouring liquid or offering from a small silver vessel over the lingam. A small brass plaque sits on the base. Brick-patterned wall and building windows are behind. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed at the lingam.2011-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a large dark granite Shivalinga on a stepped circular pedestal, reflected in still water. A silver-toned horizontal band with a central emblem decorates the linga. On a metal staircase at left, several priests in white dhotis and shawls climb toward a platform; one in an orange-saffron cloth carries a ritual tray. A small gold plaque sits on the base. Dark building windows fill the background.2011-10-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing in shallow water at a temple tank, with water poured over it. Several men in white dhotis and white shawls stand on a white metal staircase and railing to the left and at the top right, pouring water or offerings onto the lingam. One figure in a saffron-orange robe stands on the staircase at left, with brass vessels set nearby. Behind them is a multi-storey building with lit windows, and a brick-faced wall with a row of plants lines the tank. This appears to be a Shiva abhishekam in progress.2011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-banded yoni-peetha base standing in a shallow reflecting pool, lit by bright floodlights. A metal staircase with white railings leads up to a platform beside it, where several men in white dhotis and shawls stand, one in an orange robe. Terraced planters with greenery line the back wall behind the pool, and the lingam's reflection shows clearly in the still water.2011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a very large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-style pedestal, standing in a shallow water-filled basin. Water streams down the lingam, which has horizontal white marks across its middle. Two priests in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase and railed platform beside it; one pours water from a vessel onto the top of the lingam. A third figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the base of the stairs with a white-clothed attendant. Tiered red-brown seating rises behind the basin under dark sky and a lit building.2011-10-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a circular pedestal at a temple-like outdoor site, with water cascading down its dome. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand on a white metal staircase and platform beside it, one pouring liquid or water from a vessel onto the lingam while others attend. A figure in an orange-saffron robe stands on the platform among them. Floodlights and red-brown stepped ghats or terraces are visible at left, with a few people standing near the steps. Abhishekam ritual on the Shivalinga.2011-10-11