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Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shivalingam being bathed with liquid poured from a white vessel held by a man in an orange-saffron garment with a red-and-white flower garland, gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. A flower garland of red, white, purple, yellow and green blossoms drapes down the front of the lingam. Two bald men in orange-saffron cloth stand nearby, one with white vertical tilak lines on his forehead and arms, one with a white marking on his arm, behind a white metal railing. A red-roofed building and stone blocks are in the background.

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June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black stone Shiva lingam wrapped in a multicoloured garland of red, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers. A woman in an orange-brown sari with long dark hair, red flower garlands, rudraksha mala and gold necklace pours white liquid from a white vessel over the lingam. Beside her, two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, one with shaved head and tilak, stand on a metal railing platform with their hands joined in prayer. Colourful painted pillars and a red canopy appear in the background.2013-07-08A photo of a large black lingam being bathed with milk poured from a silver vessel by a man in saffron-orange robes and layered gold necklaces, with a red, white and green flower garland wrapped around the lingam's top. He stands on a metal railing platform, wearing a long dark brown rudraksha-style mala and a gold pendant, with white tripundra markings on his forehead. Two attendant priests in ochre robes stand beside him, one bald and bare-shouldered with a white sandalwood mark on his arm, the other with a shaved head and white forehead band. The setting appears to be an outdoor temple ground with orange and red banners in the background. This shows a lingam abhishekam ritual.2013-07-01A large dark grey Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk poured from a white vessel held by a man standing on a metal step ladder. The lingam is draped with a long garland of red, orange, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The pourer wears an orange-saffron dhoti, a red-and-saffron rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, bangles and a tilak, with long dark hair. Beside him, a bald priest in saffron cloth with white forehead markings stands on the ladder, and another saffron-clad priest with a gold chain stands at the right. A seated priest in orange clothing sits at the lower left. Behind them, red and orange floral strings decorate a white tent and metal railings, with red-carpeted tiered steps and green trees in the background.2013-07-08A large dark polished black stone lingam is draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. A figure in orange robes with a long gold-bead necklace and a dark rudraksha-style mala stands at the lingam, with long dark hair and a hand on the stone. Two shaven-headed priests in orange robes with white forehead marks stand nearby; one holds a silver bowl. Red-painted steps and a red-roofed building with a yellow-and-white decorated pillar form the background. This appears to be an abhishekam or lingam puja. The figure's visible cues (long swept hair, orange robe, ornate necklaces) are consistent with the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label is a person.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A photo of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, orange, yellow, white, green and purple blooms. Three men in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a metal railing platform beside it. The central man has long dark hair, a red-and-white tilak, a red floral garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a white cloth or vessel to the lingam. The man on the left has a shaved head and white tripundra marks and pours from a white vessel; the man on the right, bare-chested with a saffron shawl, stands behind. Red and white bunting and orange marigold strands decorate the background, with spectators behind a barrier.2013-07-08A large dark polished Shiva lingam is adorned with a long garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers wrapped around its middle. Three men in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand at its side during an abhishekam-style ritual. The central figure has long dark hair swept back, a red tilak, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, and pours liquid from a white vessel onto the lingam with his right hand. Two assistants flank him, one on the left with a white forehead band and beaded bangles, one on the right with a shaved head and white markings on the arms, both holding the lingam's rim. Behind them is a red-roofed building, a stone-lined railing, and a tall striped kalasha-like post with floral patterns. The central figure is a person by appearance cues, shown in an in-person ritual setting.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10Outdoor ritual scene at a large dark black stone lingam, a dome-shaped Shiva linga. A long multicolour flower garland in red, white, yellow, purple and green drapes over its top. Three men in saffron-orange robes with white forehead markings stand around it. The central figure has long dark hair, a red bindi, a red and gold beaded necklace and a gold chain, and is looking down at the linga; a bald attendant on the left in orange garments holds a white bottle pouring liquid. Metal railing in the foreground and trees in the background.2013-06-03July 08 20132013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10