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A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular black stone base at the centre of an outdoor amphitheatre-style abhishekam setting, decorated with a red and yellow marigold garland. Tiered red-brick steps behind it are filled with many white-clad devotees seated in rows, with small brass lamps or vessels set on the steps. On a raised platform at the upper left, a figure in white dhoti and shawl sits with a rudraksha-style garland among several saffron-robed men in orange cloth. Water runs down the lingam, consistent with rudra abhishekam. A plain white wall with a window forms the backdrop, and a standing figure in orange cloth is at the upper right.

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May 29 20172017-05-29A large grey Shiva lingam on a circular stone base is being bathed with milk, which streams down its surface during an abhishekam at an outdoor stepped tank. A garland of red and white flowers wraps the lingam. On the left, a man in white dhoti stands on a raised platform gesturing toward the lingam, while several men in saffron/orange robes stand on the steps behind him. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white clothing fill the red stone tiered steps, with many small brass lamps placed along the steps. Water fills the tank in the foreground.2017-05-29May 29 20172017-05-29May 29 20172017-05-29A large dark stone Shiva lingam with a flower garland stands in a tiered stone water basin at an outdoor ritual site, with a metal staircase on the left. A man seated on a golden throne-like seat with a white and red garland is surrounded by women in orange saffron sarees and white garments seated on a striped rug at the water's edge, performing abhishekam and puja with brass vessels and a kalasha. Behind them, a large crowd of people dressed in white sits on red stepped terraces with a woman in orange standing near the top, with a brick wall in the background.2017-05-29A large dark grey Shiva lingam with a red and white garland stands in a water-side stone tank beside a wooden-railed metal staircase. On the platform at its base, a bare-chested man in orange cloth sits on a golden throne-like seat, his neck garlanded in white and marigold, while women in orange and white saris sit around him, one holding a brass plate. A man in white dhoti pours water from a brass vessel into a bucket by the lingam, and several brass pots and a small table with a potted plant are nearby. Above, tiered red stone steps are filled with many seated devotees in white clothing, and an orange-robed woman stands at the upper right.2017-05-29Large grey Shiva lingam on a circular stone yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk and water at an outdoor abhishekam, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers draped around its shaft. On a raised metal platform at the top left, a shirtless man in white dhoti pours liquid from a vessel while others in orange robes stand nearby. Tiered red steps behind the lingam are lined with many people in white garments seated in rows at small lamps, and a plain beige wall forms the backdrop.2017-05-29A large dark stone Shivalinga stands on a circular black stone yoni-pitha base, decorated with a garland of orange, yellow and white flowers and scattered pink petals. Three men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform at the top of the linga, one with a shaved head and white garment at centre. Behind, tiered red stone steps are filled with rows of small black lingams and seated devotees in white clothing performing puja. A red temple building with a golden arch and orange flags frames the scene.2017-05-29A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands in a water-side temple courtyard with a garland of marigolds draped over it. A person in saffron-orange clothing sits on a raised platform at the top of a metal staircase beside the lingam, with long dark hair and a dark garment, appearing to address the gathering. Rows of seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill red tiered steps on the left and right, many with shaved or cropped heads. Several people in orange garments sit at the base with brass pots, offerings and small lamps around a floor-level arrangement, and a golden arch frames a small shrine on the right. Orange flags and golden domed pavilions appear in the background.2017-05-22May 29 20172017-05-29May 24 20172017-05-24September 26 20162016-09-26