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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black yoni-pitha base stands in an outdoor courtyard, with white milk or liquid pouring down its surface and spout onto the pedestal. A multicolour flower garland of red, yellow, green and white blooms drapes over the lingam's upper part. Behind it, orange-clad priests stand at the top of red stone steps, one in white forehead markings and a mala, and another man in a saffron robe sits to the left near a small offering with a red cushion. Two seated devotees in the background are on the steps at left.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a black carved yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk or water that flows over the spout and down to the floor. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind it, on red stone steps, a seated figure in orange robes with a mala sits on an orange cloth beside a small offering table. Three men in orange and red clothing with rudraksha malas stand at the top of the steps, two with hands folded. A white-clad person is at the right edge.2013-06-17June 10 20132013-06-10A 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.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam on a matching black circular yoni base stands in an outdoor courtyard, with milky white liquid pouring over its top and running down the front and out a spout into a channel at the base. A striped garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers hangs down the side of the lingam. Behind it, three men in orange and saffron robes stand at the top, one in the centre wearing a beaded necklace and a shaved head, with the middle figure holding a small vessel. To the left, a man in orange robes and a garland sits cross-legged on an orange-draped platform beside cushions and a small lamp. Several people in light clothing sit on red stone steps at the left edge, and a red-roofed building with palm trees appears behind.2013-06-10A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands in shallow water, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with water flowing over its base spout. Atop the lingam, a figure in a saffron-coloured garment and a red garland appears alongside two shaven-headed priests in orange robes, performing abhishekam. On red-stepped ghats below, several people in orange and red robes and white saris attend ritual activity, while several seated devotees in white clothing observe.2013-06-03July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A 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 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 black stone Shivalingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base with a water channel pouring off one side during abhishekam. A multicoloured garland of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers hangs down the lingam, and yellow petals are scattered on the base. Behind it, rows of people in white clothes sit on red tiered steps in meditation or prayer, some with hands joined. At the top, two men stand behind the lingam; the one in the centre wears a red-and-gold garland and presses his palms together in namaste. Red draped fabric and flower strings decorate the stage above.2013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam stands in a shallow pool of water at an outdoor ashram, with water flowing from its base spout down into the pool. A long multicoloured garland of yellow, red, purple, white and green flowers drapes over the lingam. Behind it, two men stand at a railing: one bald man in a brown-saffron robe and one man with long dark hair, wearing a red-and-white garland and a light shawl; their presentation is not distinctive enough to confirm identity. Several people in white and pink saris and white clothes sit on red stone steps, and two figures in orange robes stand at the right edge. Red-tiled buildings and a white railing frame the scene.2013-06-03June 17 20132013-06-17