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Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black stone lingam with a silver plated base and a multicolour flower garland arched over its top. On a raised metal platform beside it, several saffron-robed priests stand with garlands, one holding a lit oil lamp and another a small vessel; the priests wear rudraksha malas and are shaved-headed. Red brick steps lead up to the platform, with flagpoles and trees behind under an overcast sky.

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October 28 20132013-10-28October 28 20132013-10-28A large dark black stone Shivalingam stands in the foreground, wrapped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, white, red, purple and green, with a silver yoni-style base panel below. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where a group of about eight men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand performing abhishekam and puja. Several have shaved heads and some wear sacred threads and marks on their bodies, while one at the front pours or offers something from a vessel. A few more saffron-clad figures stand on the ground at the left. Trees and a misty pale sky sit in the background.2013-10-28October 28 20132013-10-28Outdoor scene at a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised black platform, draped with a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A silver plaque is fixed to the lingam. Behind it, a steel stairway leads to a tiered red-brick platform where several robed men in deep red-brown and orange clothes stand with rudraksha malas, holding ritual items. A man in bright saffron-orange garments and a shawl stands on the lower left near the steps. Flagpoles, trees and stone seating are in the background under a hazy grey sky.2013-10-28October 28 20132013-10-28Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shivalinga on a black pedestal, decorated with a multicoloured garland of yellow, green, red, purple and white flowers arching over its top. Around it on a raised metal staircase platform stand a group of saffron-robed sannyasis, several with rudraksha malas and one wearing an orange turban. A man in the centre, bare-armed in orange cloth, raises one arm and tosses petals or flowers toward the linga. Behind them are flagpoles, a metal railing, trees and a red brick wall. Grey overcast sky.2013-10-28A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone lingam, its tall rounded form draped with a multicolored flower garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white blossoms. Several priests in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand on a metal staircase platform beside it. One priest at the top holds a conch shell and pours liquid, while another below holds a silver pot and a bowl. A younger attendant in an orange turban and orange cloth, hands folded in prayer, stands at the bottom left near brass vessels. Some priests have white markings on their arms and bodies. The lingam is streaked with wet liquid. Background shows a tree, a flagpole and a red brick wall under an overcast sky.2013-10-28Outdoor photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalinga adorned with a multicolored garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and green wrapped around it in an arch. Several saffron-robed, shaved-headed priests stand on a metal scaffold platform with yellow and red flower garlands along its railing; the nearest priest holds a lit flame over the linga while others stand with palms joined in prayer. Behind them rise a red-orange building and a pale sky. The linga bears horizontal white marks and a silver band. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja with an aarti flame, with the priests performing ritual worship.2013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam draped in a multicolour garland of marigold-style flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a silver band fitted around its base. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand on a metal staircase platform beside it. The central man holds a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand while the man beside him holds a small vessel, and others stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Their necks bear rudraksha malas and gold pendants, and some have shaved heads. Pale sky and a tree fill the background. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam with deity aarti.2013-11-04A large dark stone lingam, its base set on a black platform, is draped with a long garland of yellow, orange, red, purple and green flowers. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand. The foremost man, in orange, raises one arm and tosses petals or flowers toward the lingam, while others on the steps hold vessels and look on. Beyond is a red-brick tiered seating area, green trees, flagpoles and an overcast sky. Partially visible figures near the stairs also wear orange clothing. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2013-10-28October 28 20132013-10-28