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Outdoor Rudra abhishekam at a large grey Shivalingam draped with a multicoloured flower garland of yellow, red, purple and green blooms. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti stands on a white metal platform, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam's top. Another priest in an orange cloth stands behind the railing at left. Rows of people in white clothes sit on red stone steps below, with brass lamps in front of them. A tall brown stone wall forms the background under trees.

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October 16 20162016-10-16October 16 20162016-10-16Large outdoor Shiva lingam with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side, being bathed in an abhishekam. On a white metal scaffold platform at left, a priest with bare upper body and sacred thread stands pouring liquid from a golden kalasha onto the lingam, while other white-clad priests stand nearby on the platform. Tiered stone steps in the foreground are filled with dozens of seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, many holding small brass lamps. Stone wall and trees form the background under a pale sky.2016-10-16A large dark polished lingam stands in the foreground, draped with a garland of white, red and green flowers. On a raised metal platform at left, a shirtless priest with long swept-back hair and a white dhoti holds a small offering dish and performs an offering to the lingam, while two attendants in saffron cloths sit nearby with ritual items. Stone steps and a tall stone wall form the background, and a person in white sits on the steps at right.2016-10-17A priest with long matted hair and bare torso, wearing white dhoti and red-orange bead malas on his arms, stands on a metal platform pouring water from a brass pot over a large dark black stone lingam. A garland of red, white, green and yellow flowers drapes down the lingam, and a silver yoni-pitha base sits at its lower right. Behind him, another person in white and red stands at the railing under a clear blue sky. The lingam is being given abhishekam with water.2016-11-26 +1 copiesOctober 16 20162016-10-16A large dark stone Shivalingam is draped with a garland of yellow marigolds and purple flowers at its base. A bare-chested priest with long hair and a rudraksha mala stands on a raised metal platform, pouring liquid from a brass vessel over the lingam during abhishekam. Another attendant in an orange garment is partly visible at the left of the metal railing. A brick building and a tree stand behind, under an overcast sky.2016-10-10Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black lingam on a red-stepped platform. A bare-chested priest with red-and-white floral garlands and a white tilak pours milk from a vessel over the lingam, while a second priest in a saffron-orange shawl with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings stands beside it with folded hands. A third priest stands behind them. Strings of orange marigold garlands and a red-and-white fabric drape frame the scene, and a few seated devotees watch from the steps.2013-07-01December 23 20162016-12-23October 16 20162016-10-16A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam draped with a garland of white and purple flowers. A bare-chested priest with long dreadlocks and white sacred markings on his arms sits on a raised metal platform and pours water from a golden kalasha onto the top of the lingam. White dhoti clothing, a rudraksha mala and bracelets are visible. Behind him another man in a white dhoti and rudraksha mala sits on the platform. Below, a few people in white clothes sit on red stone steps near a small ritual setup. A tree and pale sky are in the background. Watermarked archive photo.2016-10-31Photograph of a bare-chested priest in white dhoti pouring liquid from a golden pot over a large black shiva lingam, which is garlanded with white and purple flowers. The priest has long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a black cloth and a rudraksha mala across his chest, and stands on a metal platform with railings. A second bare-chested man with a gold necklace and mala sits partially visible at left on the same platform. Behind is a tall tree and a tan stone wall.2016-10-31