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Outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam with a long multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a red tilak and gold-bead necklace, pours liquid from a white conch-shaped vessel onto the lingam. Beside him a second man in orange robes and white forehead marks stands on a metal railing platform. Another orange-clad assistant holds a white bowl at lower left, and a bald man is partly visible behind. Green trees and a tiled roof fill the background.

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June 10 20132013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01A photograph of a large black dome-shaped lingam being bathed on an outdoor ritual platform, with a multicolour flower garland of red, white, yellow and green blossoms draped down its side. Three men in saffron-orange robes stand on a white metal railing platform. The man at centre, with long swept-back dark hair and a long rudraksha mala and gold necklace, pours liquid from a white vessel over the lingam in abhishekam. The man at left wears an orange shawl, gold necklace and white vibhuti forehead markings and holds the railing. A partially visible man at lower left in orange and white markings and a bald man behind also stand nearby. Green trees, a red-roofed building and a white metal railing form the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black lingam being bathed in an abhishekam at a ceremony. A man in a central position wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red and gold-beaded garland, and gold necklaces, and pours liquid from a white vessel onto the lingam. Beside him stand two shaved-headed priests in orange-red robes with white forehead markings, one holding a rudraksha mala. A garland of marigolds and roses in yellow, purple, red, white and green drapes over the lingam. Behind is a white railing and a red-brick platform with greenery. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure in orange with long hair, ornate gold jewellery and beaded garland, identified only by these visible cues.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoors, two men in saffron-orange ritual dhotis stand on a raised white metal railed platform beside a large dark black stone lingam. The lingam is draped with a long garland of multicoloured flowers in red, green, purple, yellow and white. The man in front has long dark hair, wears a red and white flower garland, a gold beaded necklace, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, and pours liquid from a white vessel over the lingam. A second priest with a shaved head and white tilak marks stands to the left wearing a rudraksha mala and gold chain. Trees and a pale overcast sky are behind them.2013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalinga being bathed with milky liquid poured from a vessel. A devotee in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on a metal railing platform, wearing a rudraksha mala, a long gold necklace and bangles, pouring the liquid over the linga. Beside him a second man in saffron wraps with a rudraksha mala, a crimson-and-white tilak and marked forehead, looks on. A red, white, yellow and green flower garland drapes over the linga. Trees and a green-roofed building form the background. a person (appearance-based candidate, with saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces) performs the abhishekam, a ritual bathing of the linga.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoor temple abhishekam at a large dark black lingam. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and upper cloths stand at a white metal railing, one holding a white cloth. Both wear white tripundra forehead markings, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold-toned pendants. A multicoloured flower garland of red, white, yellow, purple and green blossoms drapes over the lingam. A third priest in orange is partly visible behind. A red-roofed building forms the background.2013-06-04 +1 copies