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Photograph of an abhishekam being performed on a large black lingam decorated with a multicolored garland arch of marigolds and flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Silver horizontal tripundra bands with a central silver disc mark the lingam. Three saffron-robed men stand on a raised metal platform at left; the one nearest reaches toward the top of the lingam holding an oil lamp, while the other two stand with hands pressed in anjali. Below, a border of marigold garlands in orange, yellow and maroon hangs around the base. A red multi-storey building and grey sky form the background.

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June 10 20132013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A large dark cylindrical Shiva lingam stands on a black base, wrapped in an arch of marigold-style flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with silver bands and a silver disc marking its face. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal railed platform at left, one bald with white marks on his forehead and arms, the other with long dark hair, a flower garland and a silver vessel in hand, apparently pouring or offering over the lingam. Red buildings and a pale sky form the background. Two physical people are visible; the identity of the man with long hair is not established by appearance alone.2013-06-17November 04 20132013-11-04July 29 20132013-07-29Outdoor photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalinga adorned with a multicolored garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and green wrapped around it in an arch. Several saffron-robed, shaved-headed priests stand on a metal scaffold platform with yellow and red flower garlands along its railing; the nearest priest holds a lit flame over the linga while others stand with palms joined in prayer. Behind them rise a red-orange building and a pale sky. The linga bears horizontal white marks and a silver band. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja with an aarti flame, with the priests performing ritual worship.2013-07-29June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJuly 29 20132013-07-29June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual on a metal platform beside a large dark stone Shiva lingam decorated with a garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and purple. Several shaven-headed priests in orange-red robes and beaded necklaces stand on the platform; one raises a lit oil lamp with flame and smoke while others hold offering vessels and press palms together in prayer. Silver plates adorn the lingam base. Trees and a fence stand in the background under an overcast sky. Abhishekam-style puja, with the lamp offered to the lingam.2013-10-28October 21 20132013-10-21