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A large black stone Shivalinga on a stepped black pedestal is being bathed with milk or water that streams down its surface, with a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, green, purple and white arching over its top. Several shaven-headed priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a white metal scaffold platform to the left, one pouring liquid from a metal vessel onto the linga while others hold pots and offerings. Behind them, rows of smaller black lingas sit on red brick steps beside a red multi-storey building, with palm trees in the background. The scene reads as an abhishekam ritual at an outdoor shrine. A small plaque is visible at the base.

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November 04 20132013-11-04A large grey Shiva lingam on a black circular base is being bathed with milk-like liquid poured over its top, with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding vessels and pouring offerings. Behind them are red brick buildings with green roofs, stone seating tiers, and a bus. The scene reads as a Rudrabhishekam abhishekam ritual.2013-11-04Large black stone Shivling in a basin is being bathed with milk-like liquid poured from the top, flowing down its sides and out of a spout. A garland of red, white and green flowers hangs down the lingam. On the tiered red stone steps and metal staircase beside it, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas stand in a ritual abhishekam, one holding a vessel and another pouring. Behind them are an orange building and green roofs.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shiva lingam with a tall white-streaked lingam column and a broad yoni-pitha base stands in an open outdoor courtyard, with a garland of red, white and green flowers draped over the column and water pouring from the spout of the base. Several priests in orange and saffron robes stand on metal stairs and platforms around the lingam, one pouring liquid over it from above, while others sit on the red stepped tiers in the background. Rows of small lamps line the stepped red seating on the right.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a black circular peetha base, draped with a multicolour garland of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers, while liquid runs down its surface during abhishekam. On a metal staircase beside it, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand and pour offerings, one holding a white vessel. Red-tiered stands and rows of empty seats fill the background under a hazy sky with trees and tall poles. Two seated women in white and green saris sit at the left edge. A white plaque with a small emblem is fixed to the lingam.2013-10-28Outdoor Rudrabhishekam at a large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-banded yoni base, its dark shaft wet and streaked with liquid and a multicolour flower garland arched over the top. Three shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal railed platform at the left, one pouring liquid from a vessel onto the lingam while the others stand beside him, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Red multi-storey buildings and a water tank are behind.2013-11-04Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-plate fitted at its base and a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers draped over its top. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and tripundra markings, pours liquid from a vessel over the lingam. To the left, several men in orange robes stand on a metal staircase and railing, one with palms pressed in prayer and another holding a pot. A brick-red stepped platform and trees lie in the background.2013-10-28A large dark grey Shiva lingam is bathed with water in an outdoor temple courtyard, draped with a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Several priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a metal scaffold on the left, one holding a white flower garland and another pouring water. Red-brick terraced steps behind are lined with small potted plants and rows of smaller lingams, with saffron-clad devotees seated on the right in meditation. Strings of orange, yellow and pink flags hang across the red building behind. A stone pedestal with a wide base frames the lingam in the foreground.2013-06-24October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 28 20132013-10-28