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A large black Shiva lingam is adorned with a garland of yellow, red, green, purple and white flowers arching over its top, with a silver three-band tripundra and a central silver disc on its face. On a raised metal platform at left, a standing person in orange robes with long hair and a red-and-white floral garland holds up a small oil lamp toward the lingam, while a second person in orange robes stands beside them, hands pressed together in namaskar. A red and white draped backdrop and an orange marigold string appear behind. Scattered petals fall on the lingam. The scene is an abhishekam-style lamp offering on a Shiva lingam.

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July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large black Shiva lingam, the stone's yoni-base and rounded top visible, draped in a multicoloured floral garland of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers arching over its top. A woman in an orange-red sari with gold-edged border and red and gold garlands stands on a metal platform at left, hands clasped in front of her, with a shaven-headed man in orange robes and gold ornaments beside her on the steps. A partially visible man in white dhoti stands at far right near the base of the lingam. Green trees and pale sky behind, with rows of stone seating visible at lower left.2013-06-03July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black Shivling stands on a red-carpeted platform, wrapped with silver bands and draped with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. On a metal scaffold beside it, three priests in orange-ochre dhotis and shawls perform worship. The central figure, with long dark hair and a flower garland, holds a lit lamp and a small ritual vessel, while the priest beside him, with a shaved head and white forehead markings, holds the flame. A third priest stands at the left edge of the platform. The sky above is pale grey.2013-07-01A large black Shiva lingam is draped with a rainbow-coloured garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers and decorated with three silver horizontal bands and a white disc. Atop a metal scaffold platform at left, a robed figure with long dark hair wears an orange-red garment, a red-beaded mala and a floral garland, holding flowers in folded hands. Beside him stands a shaved-headed attendant in orange-red dhoti with a sacred thread, holding a small book. The platform railing and a red building appear behind, under an overcast sky. a person: the long dark hair, orange-red clothing and beaded garland are visible cues for the figure on the platform, who appears to be performing abhishekam or a puja offering.2013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with silver ornamental bands across its middle. On a metal platform at left, several saffron-robed priests stand on a stair-like scaffold; the figure at centre has long hair swept back, a red-orange garland and ornaments, and holds a small oil lamp or aarti flame toward the lingam. Other priests in orange robes and rudraksha or flower garlands stand beside and below, one holding a brass plate. The scene is a puja or abhishekam with a red building and concrete block wall behind. Count of visible people: about six.2013-06-17A large dark polished Shivalinga stands in the foreground, wrapped with a garland of white and red flowers and green leaves and bound with silver bands. On a raised metal platform beside it, a bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp aloft toward the linga, performing aarti, wearing a white dhoti. Behind him on the staircase, several men in saffron-orange garments sit on steps, with more saffron-clad figures seated on tiered red steps below. Smoke rises into a pale sky.2016-11-07A large dark stone Shivalingam wrapped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and green blooms, marked with three horizontal silver bands. On a white metal scaffold platform beside it, a figure with long dark hair in an orange-red dhoti and shawl extends an arm toward the lingam, with petals scattered in the air. Several shaven-headed men in orange-red robes stand on the platform and stairs, one holding a small vessel. A red building and a brick structure sit behind.2013-06-17