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Photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black linga with a silver yoni-pattern base and a garland of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, purple, white and red. Two saffron-robed monks stand on a metal platform with railings; the foreground monk, bare-chested with a saffron wrap over his shoulder, holds a flame or offering plate over the linga. A red multi-storey building with shuttered windows forms the background, and two more saffron-robed monks blow long horns at the right edge.

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June 05 20132013-06-05A large black Shiva lingam stands in the foreground, draped with a floral garland arch of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Behind it, on a metal platform with white railings and a staircase, several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand and kneel; one priest reaches out to touch the garland-wreathed lingam. Other orange-clad figures are visible at the base of the platform. The background is a red multi-storey building with white-framed windows. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the priests, so no appearance-based identification is made.2013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05June 04 20132013-06-04Outdoor photo of a large black linga with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers encircling its base, showered with yellow petals and rice. On a metal-railed platform beside it, a figure in saffron-orange robes with bare shoulders extends one arm toward the linga, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a red border holds a brass vessel. A third man in white dhoti holds a small silver pot and a lamp, and another white-clad figure stands at the far left edge. Behind them, a concrete building with rows of windows and red-painted steps lead down to the linga, which is set on a stone pedestal inscribed with decorative silver plates.2010-10-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large black stone shivalingam encircled by a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple, while milk pours down its surface from a white vessel held by a figure in orange robes. Two more figures in saffron-orange dresses stand on a white metal scaffold platform with railings at left, one with a shaved head and another with long dark hair in a bun, all wearing orange clothing and gold necklaces. Behind them is a red-orange building with windows and a concrete parapet. This appears to be a milk abhishekam on a Shiva lingam. Three people are visible.2013-06-03June 05 20132013-06-05June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 05 20132013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a black base decorated with bands of marigold and flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a flower arch over the top. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a steel staircase and platform at left, some pouring liquid over the lingam from vessels. More robed figures sit on red brick steps at right, and a red multi-storey building stands behind. The scene is an abhishekam ritual at an outdoor temple setting.2013-11-06