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A large dark stone Shivalinga stands on a black circular base, draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, purple and white, with a silver band fitted around its middle. Several priests in orange-red robes stand on a metal railed platform at left, holding offering vessels and a small flame, while one more figure in orange sits on the stepped brick terrace behind, surrounded by many small black linga stones. Trees and a parked white vehicle fill the background, consistent with an outdoor rudrabhishekam ritual.

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October 21 20132013-10-21A large dark cylindrical lingam stands on a platform, decorated with a silver-toned yoni-pattern band across its middle and an arch of multicolored marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and green. Strings of orange, yellow, magenta and white flower garlands drape along the base. Behind it, two priests in saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloths stand on a raised platform beside a railing, one holding a plate of offerings and the other reaching toward the lingam. A red building wall and terracotta pots with plants form the background.2013-11-06July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21A large black Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra band and a crystal bead at its centre stands on a dark black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland arching over its top. On a metal scaffold platform at left, four men in saffron-red dhotis and shawls, with shaved heads and sacred thread or beaded necklaces, stand at the railing, one with a long dark hair and a red garland. Red-brick buildings, yellow string lights and a red-and-white bunting appear in the background, with a crowd of seated people visible on brick steps at lower left.2013-07-08 +1 copiesA large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam is being bathed during an abhishekam, with water running down its smooth surface. A multicoloured garland of marigolds and other flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple drapes over its top. Silver plates with ornate patterns are fixed to its front. Several priests stand on a metal staircase at the top left; the nearest two wear saffron-orange dhotis, sacred thread-style beaded necklaces and white forehead markings, and one holds a small vessel. Marigold and flower borders in orange, yellow and maroon decorate the base.2013-07-29November 06 20132013-11-06Outdoor ritual at a large black lingam with a silver-plated yoni-style base and a garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers draped over its top. On a metal scaffold stair platform to the left, several priests in rust-red and maroon dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand near a figure in white robes who holds a small vessel. A man in white clothing and a gold necklace stands near the top of the lingam. Empty red-and-grey stadium seating and flagpoles sit in the background under an overcast sky.2013-11-18October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a stepped black pedestal is being bathed with milk or water that streams down its surface, with a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, green, purple and white arching over its top. Several shaven-headed priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a white metal scaffold platform to the left, one pouring liquid from a metal vessel onto the linga while others hold pots and offerings. Behind them, rows of smaller black lingas sit on red brick steps beside a red multi-storey building, with palm trees in the background. The scene reads as an abhishekam ritual at an outdoor shrine. A small plaque is visible at the base.2013-11-04June 17 20132013-06-17November 11 20132013-11-11