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Night photograph of an abhishekam at a large black linga adorned with a flower garland of red, yellow, white and green blossoms and a silver-patterned yoni-pitha base. Water pours over the linga in a spray. Two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a raised metal platform at left; the one pouring from a silver kalasha has long hair, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style necklace, and the other, shaved-headed, stands behind him in orange with a gold chain. Strings of warm bokeh lights and a round logo sit in the background, and a flower-garlanded floor runs along the base.

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October 12 20112011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black lingam with a silver yoni-style base set within an arch of garlands in red, yellow, green and white flowers. Water sprays over the lingam from above. Two men in orange and saffron robes stand on a raised metal platform at left; the taller one raises one hand while holding a small metal kalasha, and the other gestures beside him. Behind them, rows of warm lamps glow against a dark building. A flower garland border lines the base.2011-10-12Night photograph of an abhishekam at a large black lingam with a white-and-gold tripundra band and a border of multicoloured flower garlands. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase platform; the one at the top right holds a small plate up toward the lingam while milky liquid pours over its crown. Two others on the left carry trays of offerings. Strings of warm lights glow on the building behind.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photo of a large black Shivalinga being bathed in water during an abhishekam, with water spraying upward on the right. The linga is garlanded with a band of red, yellow and white flowers and has a silver-ornamented yoni-style base with a decorative strip. Several people stand on a white metal staircase and platform at left: two men in saffron-orange robes, one with a bare shaved head and one with a bare head holding a small vessel, and two men in white dhotis, one bending to tend items on the platform. Strings of small coloured lights decorate the building behind.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam ringed with a garland border of yellow, red, green and white flowers, with water cascading down its surface. A woman in an orange sari pours liquid from a silver vessel onto the lingam while standing on a metal platform with stairs. Beside her, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands on the steps, and a third figure in orange is partially visible at the left edge. Strings of small lights glow in the dark background.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night-time abhishekam at a large black lingam decorated with a band of red, yellow, green and white flowers and gold-patterned bands at its base. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands on a metal staircase and pours liquid from a golden pot over the lingam. Another saffron-robed figure with a shaved head stands beside him, and priests in white dhoti and shawl attend at left. Oil lamps glow in the dark background.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with multicolour flower garlands and a rainbow-striped arch of flowers. Several people stand on a metal staircase platform beside it: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti pours or tends at the lingam, and men in saffron/orange robes stand on the upper landing, one in saffron pouring from a vessel. Strings of lights glow on the building behind, and water flows over the lingam into a flower-wreathed base.2011-10-12