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A 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.

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June 03 20132013-06-03A 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 dark stone Shivalingam with a multicolour flower garland (red, white, yellow, purple, green) draped over its top stands in a reflecting pool at an outdoor ritual site. A metal staircase and railed platform rise beside it, where several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style necklaces stand pouring or offering items over the lingam. Behind them, red brick tiered steps hold more monks in orange and maroon robes, and a green tree and overcast sky complete the scene. The lingam's yoni-shaped base spouts water into the pool.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A 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.2013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling rises from a black lotus-patterned yoni pedestal standing in water, garlanded with a multicolour flower chain of red, white, yellow and purple blooms. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas pour liquid over the lingam, one holding a vessel. Red-brick steps with small oil lamps and a green tree form the backdrop, with a few more saffron-robed people and a white-clad figure visible in the distance.2013-06-03A 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.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivling with a multicolour flower garland draped over it stands on a black yoni-pitha base in shallow water, a platform-like setting with a spout. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold platform behind it, one pouring liquid from a vessel while others watch, with a red brick wall and a tree behind them. Further saffron-clad people sit along the red brick tiers in the background. Water flows from the spout into the pool. Ritual abhishekam of the Shivling is shown.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivling stands in shallow water, its base reflected on the surface, with a garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers draped over its top. Several monks in saffron and maroon robes stand on a metal staircase and railing beside it, one with hands joined in namaste near the top. More monks in orange and maroon robes stand on red stone steps in the background beneath an overcast sky and a large tree. The scene appears to be a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor Shivling.2013-06-03