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Outdoor photo of a large Shiva lingam draped in dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in orange, yellow, purple and white, with a decorated base and a yellow-orange ornate shell-like frame. In front at lower left, a seated figure in red and white robes with a red garland sits on a gilded throne with a golden halo, flanked by brass ritual implements. Several bare-chested priests in orange-saffron dhotis tend brass vessels and a stage, with crowds of seated devotees on stone steps at left and right, and stone deity figures on the far right. A red multi-storey building and red flags stand in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Outdoor photo of a large Shiva lingam draped in dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in orange, yellow, purple and white, with a golden face-like ornament at its center. The lingam rests on a flower-covered pedestal striped in yellow, orange, purple and white. To the left, a seated figure in red and pink robes with a garland sits on a gold throne, beside brass ritual lamps and a trident. Several saffron-clad priests stand and kneel near the base, and a large crowd sits on tiered stone steps under a clear blue sky. Red flags and a red building stand behind.2016-12-19Outdoor photo of a large Shiva linga covered in marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a golden hooded cobra-like ornament at its upper section, set on a flower-draped platform. In the foreground at left, a seated figure in red robes with a flower garland sits on a golden throne-like seat beside a golden trident and ritual pots; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so only the role of seated figure is given. Several bare-chested and saffron-clad priests sit or stand on the right tending the platform, and a large audience sits on tiered stone steps at left and right. Red-and-white flags and a red building stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2016-12-19Outdoor ceremony at a ghat-style stepped stage with a huge Shivalinga draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands, with yellow, orange, purple and white bands wrapped around its base and a silver-toned panel on the shaft. A seated figure in orange and red robes with a flower garland sits on a golden throne at left, with a golden trident beside it. Two shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange cloths work near the linga at right, with brass vessels in the foreground. Spectators sit on red stone steps under blue sky, and red-and-white buildings and flags frame the scene.2016-12-19 +2 copiesOutdoor Rudra Abhishekam at an open-air ceremonial stage. A large Shiva lingam is dressed in dense garlands of marigold and mixed flowers in yellow, orange, purple and white, with a multicoloured cloth band across its base. Behind it sits a robed figure in a red and gold garment on a golden throne-like seat with red cushions, flanked by brass ritual lamps and a bell-like vessel. Several saffron-robed priests sit on the red platform, and rows of seated devotees fill the tiered stands. a person: the seated central figure in a red-and-white ritual garment on the golden peetha, a shaved-head priest-like appearance without the long hair or distinctive adornments needed to confirm identity, so this is uncertain.2016-12-17A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large temple-style complex. Centre stage, a tall grey stone linga is decorated with yellow, orange and purple flower garlands and a striped cloth sash, set on a floral-draped pedestal. In front of it sits a figure in a red and orange robe with a large golden halo and a garland, seated on a red-draped platform. Around the platform, bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in orange and saffron saris sit on the pink-and-striped mat, with rows of brass trays holding oil lamps and offerings in the foreground. Behind them, tiered red stone seating rises toward an orange building under construction with scaffolding, and red flags line the scene.2016-12-03Outdoor photo of a large shivalinga draped in a tall floral arrangement of marigold-yellow, magenta, purple and white garlands, set on a raised platform with a flower-garlanded base. In front, a seated figure in red and white ritual clothing sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, appearing to be a teacher presiding over the rite; the figure is not clearly identifiable, so a person is unsure. Brass pots and bells sit at the platform's edge. Tiered stone steps behind are filled with seated devotees in white and colourful clothes, with flags along the railings and a tree and blue sky beyond.2016-12-16December 03 20162016-12-03February 19 20152015-02-19A photograph of an outdoor ceremony in front of a large, flower-decorated structure with a tall stone-coloured lingam-like form draped in marigold garlands, yellow, purple and white. Beneath it sits a seated figure in red and gold clothing with a white garland, under a red and multicoloured canopy, on a raised platform. Devotees in saffron, white and dhoti attire sit on red-covered mats in front, with brass plates of offerings arranged along the red cloth. Behind is a tiered stadium-style seating area filled with seated people, and a multi-storey building with scaffolding stands in the background. Flags and a banner are visible at the sides, and a small rectangular mat shows a pool of water at right.2016-12-03December 19 20162016-12-19July 31 20152015-07-31February 19 20152015-02-19