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A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a circular yoni-pitha base in a water-filled tank, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow, purple and green. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold beside it, one pouring from a vessel toward the lingam, with a second priest in orange holding a pot nearby. Behind, rows of orange-clad people sit on red brick tiered steps beside a large tree, indicating an abhishekam ritual at an outdoor temple tank.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesLarge black stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base stands in a water-filled courtyard, decorated with a multicolored flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand and perform a ritual, one pouring or offering something over the lingam. Behind them, a tiered red-brick ghat-like terrace holds more orange-clad figures, and trees and palms rise beyond. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam at a monumental lingam.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga stands in shallow water, its base reflected below, with a garland of marigolds in yellow, white, red and purple draped around the upper shaft. Several men in saffron-orange and red robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it; one holds a tray and another stands at the top with a rudraksha mala. Red-brick tiered steps behind hold more robed monks in orange and maroon, and a tree and grey sky complete the scene.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in water on a dark circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red flowers arching over its top. Behind it, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a ceremonial necklace stands on a metal railing platform with hands folded in prayer, while another priest in orange garments with a shaved head stands beside him and a third kneels on the platform. Red stepped ghats and small lamps line the water's edge, and a few more robed attendants stand in the background near the steps under a grey sky.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivling stands in shallow water, draped with a multicoloured marigold garland in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform at the left, one holding a white offering vessel and another with a white cloth. A red-brick tiered area with rows of small lamps lines the background, with a green tree and grey sky above. Further figures in orange robes are faintly visible on the steps. Water pours from the spout of the stone yoni base. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A photograph of a large dark grey stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base, standing in shallow water with a floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over its top. On a metal scaffold stair at left, several priests in saffron and orange robes stand near the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala pouring or offering liquid, another holding a white cloth. Behind, rows of monks in orange and maroon robes stand on red-brick terraced steps beside a red multi-storey building, with potted plants lining the steps. The sky is overcast.2013-06-03