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A large dark stone Shivalingam wrapped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and green blooms, marked with three horizontal silver bands. On a white metal scaffold platform beside it, a figure with long dark hair in an orange-red dhoti and shawl extends an arm toward the lingam, with petals scattered in the air. Several shaven-headed men in orange-red robes stand on the platform and stairs, one holding a small vessel. A red building and a brick structure sit behind.

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A large dark black stone lingam with three horizontal silver bands across its front is decorated with a flower garland arch in red, yellow, purple, white and green. On a metal scaffold platform beside it, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange-saffron robe stands at the top, gesturing with a hand. Two other saffron-robed figures with shaved heads and beaded necklaces stand nearby, one on a lower step. Pale overcast sky and a red building are in the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with silver ornamental bands across its middle. On a metal platform at left, several saffron-robed priests stand on a stair-like scaffold; the figure at centre has long hair swept back, a red-orange garland and ornaments, and holds a small oil lamp or aarti flame toward the lingam. Other priests in orange robes and rudraksha or flower garlands stand beside and below, one holding a brass plate. The scene is a puja or abhishekam with a red building and concrete block wall behind. Count of visible people: about six.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga draped with a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers, set against a plain pale sky and a brick wall. A metal staircase with a railed platform leads up to a group of about four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some with bare upper bodies and white forehead markings. One man at the centre, with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, extends an incense stick or agarbatti toward the linga with one hand, while a man beside him folds his hands in namaskar. Another man holds his palms together in prayer on the lower platform. The silver yoni-patta band of the linga is visible at the centre.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam draped with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers and fitted with silver horizontal tripundra bands. On a raised metal platform with steps and railings, a man with long dark hair and a bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and a gold necklace, holds a small vessel over the lingam while other priests in orange-saffron robes stand beside him. A concrete building and brick wall form the background under an overcast sky.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black Shivalinga decorated with a colourful flower garland in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with silver bands across its base. On a metal scaffold staircase at left, several saffron-robed men stand and climb; one in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a small vessel and pours from it, while another in orange holds a bowl. Long-haired figure at upper centre wears an orange shawl and garland. Grey sky and a concrete building in the background suggest an outdoor abhishekam ritual.2013-06-17Photograph of an abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga decorated with a garland arch of red, white, yellow and green flowers. A woman in an orange-red sari with long black hair, red flower garland around her neck, pours water from a vessel onto the lingam. Beside her on a metal scaffold staircase, several robed men in saffron-orange dhotis and sacred thread-style necklaces stand and assist, one holding a silver vessel. Silver yoni-peetha bands are visible on the lingam base. Red brick buildings and a pale sky form the background.2013-07-01A large black Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra band and a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers arched over its top is the central subject. On a raised metal platform beside it, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand; the foremost man with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace holds a lit oil lamp toward the lingam, with smoke rising. Other men in orange and gold garments, some with rudraksha-style necklaces, stand on the steps and platform around him. A concrete building and pale sky form the background.2013-06-10 +1 copies