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A large black Shiva lingam is draped with a long garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, white, purple and green, while milky liquid streams down its surface during abhishekam. Silver plates are fixed to its base. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and white forehead marks stands at left with hands joined. Behind the lingam, a figure in orange garments and red beaded necklace pours liquid from a vessel over the top. A red-and-white striped canopy, pink garlands and red stone steps frame the outdoor temple scene, and onlookers stand behind a railing at right.

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July 08 20132013-07-08June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA large dark black Shiva lingam is draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers, with silver plate bands around its base. Three men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal scaffold beside it, two bald men in white and orange and a central man with long dark hair, a gold ornamental necklace and a multicolour flower garland, holding a small white vessel as they pour liquid over the lingam during abhishekam. Red and white drapes and orange floral garlands decorate the background, with flower petals scattered on the floor. Swamiji (probable) is the central man, identified by long swept-back hair, a gold necklace, saffron clothing and a garland.2013-07-01A large black Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-pitha band and a white milk-like abhishekam running down its surface is decorated with an arch of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Two priests stand on a metal platform at left in orange-red dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas; the taller man pours liquid from a white vessel onto the lingam while the other stands with hands joined in prayer. The man pouring has long hair and a red garland; appearance alone does not establish identity, so he is described only by role.2013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large dark black lingam stands in the foreground, draped from top to bottom with a long garland of alternating marigold yellow, red, white and purple flowers. Two men stand atop the lingam, one in the front with long hair and a red-and-yellow floral garland, wearing an orange-brown wrap with gold necklace and hands folded in prayer, and a shaved-headed man beside him in an orange shawl with rudraksha beads. Behind them, a tented stage is decorated with red and yellow marigold strings. Seated on red stone steps, several people dressed in white ritual clothes watch in silence. Silver-coloured bands are fixed to the lingam's side. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style puja on a shivalingam.2013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers is being bathed with milk that runs down its surface. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis stand on a metal scaffold beside it: the nearer one wears a saffron shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an ornate gold chain, and pours milk from a white conch-shaped vessel, while the man behind him wears a white forehead tilak and bead necklaces. A silver yoni-peetha base with ornate engraved bands sits at the lingam's base. A tray of flowers rests on the scaffold. Red brick steps and greenery form the background.2013-06-10June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17