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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-pitha base stands in an open outdoor amphitheatre, with water flowing down its base and over the spout. A white and red garland hangs around the lingam's upper part, and small silver ornaments are attached to its side. Behind it, rows of red stone steps are filled with seated devotees in white and colourful saris and kurtas, sitting in orderly lines. On a small raised platform at the lower left, a seated figure in orange robes sits beside a low cushioned seat. Two more people stand in the upper background above the stairs, one bare-chested with rudraksha beads and a white cloth, the other in a light garment, near saffron-and-white ceremonial pillars and a red-roofed building. Water abhishekam on a lingam.

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June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal stands outdoors on a paved platform, with milk or water flowing down its spout. A multicoloured garland hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, a red-tiered stone amphitheatre holds seated devotees dressed in white and saffron. Near the base, a seated priest in orange robes sits on a low mat beside offerings. A man in saffron stands atop the lingam, and others in white stand nearby. Red-roofed buildings and a white railing appear in the background, all under daylight.2013-06-10A large black lingam stands centrally on a circular black base with water flowing over its surface, decorated with a long garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers hanging down its front. Behind it, a standing person in an orange garment with a beaded necklace holds a lit oil lamp, and another person in an orange-and-white outfit stands beside them on a red stepped platform. A seated figure in an orange garment with beads sits on a small raised platform with cushions and lamps to the left, while a child-sized figure in orange stands on the right steps with hands joined. Seated devotees in white clothes watch from the left, and red-brick buildings with a green roof and colourful ceremonial poles appear in the background.2013-06-10July 01 20132013-07-01June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivling on a round black yoni-peetha base is the central subject, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Milk or water pours from the spout of the peetha onto the platform. Behind it, red-tiled tiered steps lead up to a building. On the left of the steps, a small group of seated people in light clothing watches. Near the Shivling, a figure in a red-and-white garment and a robed figure stand performing abhishekam. A small seated deity murti sits on an orange cloth to the left, beside brass items and offerings. Three seated people appear on the left, and several more sit farther back.2013-06-17A large dark stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base stands in shallow brown water, with milky-white liquid pouring down its face and spout, a garland of multicoloured flowers wrapped around its shaft, and a metal ladder leaning against it. Red stone steps behind it hold several people in saffron and orange robes, some carrying brass pots and others pouring water, while a few people in white and seated devotees watch from the steps.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivling stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor courtyard, with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and green draped around its shaft. Water flows down a spout from the base in a white stream. Behind it, rows of people in white and cream clothing sit on red-tiered steps, some in orange and red saris, under a red and orange festoon of marigold garlands. Two figures stand near the top of the Shivling: one in orange-red attire with a crown-like headpiece and garland, and one in a saffron robe with a shaved head. A small seated figure in white sits to the left beside a low platform with an orange cloth and a brass lamp. Black mats cover the ground.2013-07-01June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni pedestal with a spout channel, washed with milk running down its surface and off the spout. A striped multicoloured garland drapes over the top of the linga. On the left, a metal staircase rises beside the stone steps, where several priests in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the landings holding white offerings. A few more figures in orange and white are on the steps below. Red stepped seating rises behind the linga, with rows of small black lamp stands on the right and a metal railing. A small orange-clad figure stands at the far right near the steps. Abhishekam is being performed on the linga.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large dark grey Shiva lingam on a black circular yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like white liquid that streams down its surface and out the spout. A multicolour flower garland wraps the lingam. Behind it, a metal staircase with red and white garlands leads up to a platform where several saffron-robed priests and devotees stand. Red-tiered seating with rows of small lamps and offering trays surrounds the scene, and a few white-clad people sit on the left steps. The setting is an outdoor abhishekam ritual with garland-draped railings and orange bunting.2013-07-08A large black Shivling stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal outdoors, draped with a multicoloured flower garland and streams of white liquid pouring from the spout during abhishekam. Two or three priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one pouring from a vessel. Behind, tiered red steps and a metal railing lead up; a row of seated devotees in white clothing fills the stands, with more seated people further left and a scattered group on the steps. Red and orange bunting decorates the back wall.2013-07-08