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A large black Shiva lingam covered in white milk-like abhishekam liquid streaming down its sides, wreathed with a long garland of marigolds and red, white and purple flowers, set on a platform ringed with orange, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Behind it, two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and bare upper bodies stand on an elevated platform with flower garlands, one pouring liquid from a vessel. Seated devotees in white clothes fill the tiered stone steps and a fenced area beneath a blue sign reading VAIDYASAKOVA, with a decorated canopy and tassels above.

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A large black Shiva lingam covered in white milk running down its surface is being bathed in an abhishekam at an outdoor stage. The lingam is decorated with a tall garland of yellow, red, and white flowers and sits on a base wrapped in marigold and multicolored flower swags. On a raised platform behind it, a bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti pours milk from a vessel over the lingam, while a shaven-headed man in orange-saffron robes stands beside him, both with flower garlands. Seated devotees in white clothes fill the stepped seating area at left, with a crowd of onlookers behind a railing and a blue sign reading Vaidyasaroovar at the top left.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large grey Shiva lingam on a circular base is being bathed in milk-like liquid that runs down its surface during an abhishekam, encircled by a thick garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red and white. The base is draped with bands of marigold garlands in multicoloured stripes. Behind it, several men in orange and red-brown robes stand on a raised platform with a metal railing, one pouring from a vessel, while seated figures in saffron and red sit on stepped red seating. A crowd of people in white clothes sits on the steps and behind a fence, and a purple canopy hangs above. The setting is an outdoor temple ceremony with flower decorations.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27Outdoor abhishekam of a large grey Shivalinga, a deity murti, garlanded in marigold and multicolored flower strands at its base and along the shaft, with milk or water streaming down its surface. Priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform at right, one pouring liquid over the linga. A seated crowd in white clothing fills the red tiered steps behind, and a decorated ornate golden palanquin or ratha with tassels appears at upper right. Banners and a blue sign reading Vidyasarovar are visible in the background.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large grey Shiva lingam, its surface streaked with milk or abhishekam liquid, is draped with bands of orange, yellow, purple, white and green marigold and jasmine garlands. A flower-garlanded platform surrounds its base. Behind it, a crowd of seated devotees in white clothes fills red stone steps beneath a canopy. On an upper platform, several priests in saffron and orange robes, one with a shaved head, pour liquid from a vessel over the lingam during abhishekam. Monks in orange sit on the steps at right, and ceremonial umbrellas and decorative tassels hang overhead.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large grey cylindrical lingam is being bathed with milk or white liquid during an abhishekam, streaming down its surface and garlanded with a long band of marigolds, roses and yellow blossoms. On a raised platform to the right, a man with long dark hair, gold jewellery and a red-and-gold garland pours from a white vessel, while a bald priest in an orange-red robe with a gold border stands beside him. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white clothes watch from the steps and a fenced enclosure. Floral festoons in orange, yellow, purple and white line the base, and a blue sign reads Vaidyasareshwara. A kumkum-coloured seat sits on the steps beside the platform.2013-12-27A large grey Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk and water during a rudrabhishekam, its base wrapped in garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, white and purple. Priests in saffron and rust-coloured dhotis stand on a raised platform at upper right, one pouring from a vessel, while an orange-clad figure sits nearby. Seated rows of white-clad devotees and saffron-robed sadhus line red stone steps behind a metal railing, with a purple ceremonial umbrella visible at left. Strings of flowers and tassels hang overhead.2013-12-27