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A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow pool of water, its base platform on a raised red and white edged dais. Garlands of orange and white flowers wrap the lingam, and three horizontal white bands are painted on its face. A seated figure in red and gold robes sits on a gold and red throne placed at the front of the platform. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand around the lingam, one on the upper left tending the top, others at the sides pouring water and attending to offerings. Behind, tiered stone seating lined with small stone lingams and orange flags rises toward a yellow canopy and a red building. This is an abhishekam of the Ananda Lingam, with the seated figure.

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A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a broad black yoni-shaped pedestal set on a platform in shallow water, with a red-and-white striped border at the base. Garlands of orange and yellow flowers wrap the lingam. In front, a seated figure is shown in a golden throne with a red cushion, appearing as a statue or depiction rather than a living person. Several people in orange robes work around the base, pouring liquid from metal pots and tending the abhishekam, while more orange-clad attendants stand on the platform and in the water. Behind, a tiered red-brick seating structure with orange flags and yellow canopies frames the scene. A few figures stand atop the lingam's upper section.2017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11Photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a rounded top and a gold-framed front panel, set on a water-filled stone base at an outdoor ceremonial site. Garlands of orange and yellow flowers wrap the lingam. Orange-robed priests stand on the platform and bathe the base, and a figure in red and gold sits on a gold throne before the lingam. Behind, tiered red-brick steps hold rows of small dark stone lingams, and yellow tarpaulin and red flags are visible above.2017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11Photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a water-filled pool at an outdoor ritual site, with a yellow canopy and red-and-white flag poles behind it. A seated deity murti in red and gold sits on a gold throne at the base, flanked by gold arches. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on the platform and walk along the pool edge, some carrying vessels, while tiers of small red-and-black lingams line the terrace behind. Figures in saffron are visible atop the linga, appearing to perform the abhishekam ritual.2017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a white-painted upper section and a red and white flower garland stands on a dark stone yoni base in an open courtyard. A seated figure in a red and white garment and beaded necklaces sits on a gold and red throne placed in front of the lingam. Several people in saffron and orange clothing stand on a platform beside the lingam, pouring water over it, while others in orange tend the base and pour water from pots. Tiered red-brick seating with many small stone figures and red flags surrounds the courtyard, with a red multi-storey building behind. The seated figure is visible at a distance and the appearance is too uncertain to identify, so the role is given as a seated devotee on a throne beside the lingam.2017-08-07September 11 20172017-09-11September 11 20172017-09-11October 28 20132013-10-28