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A large dark blue-grey Shivalinga is being bathed on a platform at an outdoor temple-like space. Priests stand on a metal scaffold beside it, some in saffron and orange robes, others in reddish-brown dhotis and bare upper bodies, wearing rudraksha and gold necklaces. A man in a dark robe and maroon shawl with a white turban-like head covering pours liquid from a container onto the linga. The linga is draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blossoms, and red-and-white garlands hang on the railings. Red-tiered steps, orange and white bunting, and a white canopy form the backdrop. Abhishekam is being performed.

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A large dark grey Shiva lingam is being bathed on a stepped red-tiered platform outdoors. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers drapes over its top. Three priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings; the central figure wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala and pours liquid over the lingam. Another priest in orange stands at the top right, and a further priest in orange is on the lower left. Red and white flower garlands hang along the railings. Behind, white and orange bunting, pink flower strings, and a few standing spectators under trees complete the scene. Several onlookers are visible in the background.2013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark grey Shiva lingam with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its right side and white and red garlands on the steps. Several priests in saffron and orange dhotis stand on a metal staircase around the lingam; one priest in the upper centre wears a red garland and beads and pours liquid from a white vessel, while another on the right wears an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace. A devotee in orange stands at the lower left. Behind them are red stone steps, white and orange tent canopies, orange and purple decorations, a row of spectators behind railings, and a black speaker at left.2013-07-08A large black lingam, a Shiva linga, is being bathed with milk, which streams down its dark surface. It is draped with a long garland of multicoloured marigolds in yellow, orange, red, purple and green, and a red and white flower garland. On a metal scaffold beside it, three priests stand in orange and saffron dhotis, with bare upper bodies, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The central figure, with long dark hair and a gold chain, pours milk from a white vessel, while the priest on the left stands with hands folded in prayer and another behind holds a white cloth. Red steps and a fenced area with onlookers and orange-and-white decorations surround the scene, a typical abhishekam ritual.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08November 04 20132013-11-04July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08June 03 20132013-06-03July 08 20132013-07-08A large dark grey lingam with a multicolour flower garland draped over its upper half stands on a round water-filled base in an open outdoor ceremony. Two priests stand on a metal staircase beside it: one with a shaved head and orange-brown cloth, the other with long dark hair, a red-and-white garland and gold necklaces, holding a small vessel. Behind them rows of seated people in white clothes sit on red stone steps, and a few are at the left edge.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor stage. A large smooth dark grey lingam is wrapped with a long garland of alternating red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers. A man in the centre wears a red-and-white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, a gold pendant necklace and gold bangles, and pours liquid from a white vessel onto the lingam. Two men flank him in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, one with a white tilak on his forehead and gold necklaces. A metal scaffold stands beside the lingam, and red and white draped bunting and pink and white flower strings decorate the background. Two men in the same saffron attire are partly visible at the lower left. a person is the central figure, distinguished by the rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace. He stands at the lingam, pouring the abhishekam offering.2013-07-08