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A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a black-draped platform decorated with white jasmine garlands, orange and red marigold strands, and pink and yellow flowers. Atop a metal scaffold beside it, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala pours liquid from a vessel over the lingam's crown, while a bald man in orange and another in orange with a mala assist from the platform, and a figure in white stands at the rail. A gold-coloured face ornament hangs on the platform's left side. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam with trees and a grey sky behind.

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2010 - Photo AlbumA 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.2013-10-28A large grey Shiva lingam with a black yoni-style base stands outdoors, its upper surface streaked with milk or white liquid from an abhishekam. A garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red and purple wraps around the lingam. A metal staircase with red and white floral garlands leads to a platform where several men in orange and saffron robes stand; one man in the center wears a black cap, a red garland and a red shawl, holding a white cloth. Other saffron-robed men climb or stand on the steps, and a red brick wall and trees appear behind.2013-07-08June 17 20132013-06-17A large dark black stone lingam with three horizontal silver bands across its front is decorated with a flower garland arch in red, yellow, purple, white and green. On a metal scaffold platform beside it, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange-saffron robe stands at the top, gesturing with a hand. Two other saffron-robed figures with shaved heads and beaded necklaces stand nearby, one on a lower step. Pale overcast sky and a red building are in the background.2013-06-17A 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.2013-10-28June 24 20132013-06-24Outdoor photo of a large dark Shivling with a multicoloured flower garland arching over its top and a silver horizontal tripundra band across its front. Several saffron-robed men in orange garments with rudraksha and beaded necklaces stand on a white metal scaffold staircase beside it. The man at the top, with long dark hair and a red garland, holds small cups or vessels. Other saffron-robed men, some with shaved heads, stand nearby, one holding a white cloth. A red brick building and grey sky form the background.2013-06-17July 29 20132013-07-29October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor 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.2013-07-08