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A large dark blue-black Shiva lingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an open outdoor amphitheatre, with water flowing down a spout from the base. A multicoloured garland of flowers wraps the lingam, and a small plaque is affixed to its side. Two men stand on a raised metal platform beside the lingam, one in a white dhoti and the other in saffron-orange clothing, performing abhishekam. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the red stepped seating behind, with several more people on the left and a few saffron-clad figures at the right edge.

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A large black Shivling stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal outdoors, draped with a multicoloured flower garland and streams of white liquid pouring from the spout during abhishekam. Two or three priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one pouring from a vessel. Behind, tiered red steps and a metal railing lead up; a row of seated devotees in white clothing fills the stands, with more seated people further left and a scattered group on the steps. Red and orange bunting decorates the back wall.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a black yoni-shaped pedestal is being bathed with milk poured over it, the white liquid running down the lingam and out the spout. Three figures stand on a raised platform beside the lingam: one in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala, one in saffron, and a bald priest in white behind them, while a multicoloured flower garland hangs around the lingam. Red-carpeted stone steps behind hold rows of seated devotees in white clothing, with red and white garlands along the metal railing, red and orange bunting strung across the back, and small oil lamps on the steps.2013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga on a circular black pedestal, with white milk flowing down its sides and off the base. A multicoloured garland hangs down the linga. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal ladder beside it, one pouring liquid from a vessel, and a third figure in white stands on the right. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill red-tiered steps under red and white bunting and orange streamers.2013-07-08A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a black circular yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like white liquid that streams down its surface and out the spout. A multicolour flower garland wraps the lingam. Behind it, a metal staircase with red and white garlands leads up to a platform where several saffron-robed priests and devotees stand. Red-tiered seating with rows of small lamps and offering trays surrounds the scene, and a few white-clad people sit on the left steps. The setting is an outdoor abhishekam ritual with garland-draped railings and orange bunting.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large black stone Shiva lingam with a rounded top stands on a tiered black circular base in an open outdoor amphitheatre with red-painted stone steps. A colourful flower garland in red, white and green hangs down the front of the lingam. Water flows down the base and drains over its edge. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase at the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala. A third robed figure stands on the steps below, and a seated robed figure in orange sits on a cushioned seat at the left edge. A few people sit on the upper steps and a tall striped flagpole stands behind, with palm trees and a low building in the background.2013-06-10A large dark stone Shivalinga on a black circular yoni-pitha base stands at the centre of a red-stepped outdoor amphitheatre, with water flowing over it and down a spout. A multicoloured flower garland drapes around the linga. A metal railing staircase leads up to a platform where two robed men in saffron-orange garments stand near the top beside the linga. Around thirty people in white clothes sit on the red steps in rows, and a few more stand at the lower left. Festive orange, red and yellow bunting decorates the enclosure fence, and a single figure in orange stands off to the right on the steps.2013-07-08A large black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black yoni-peetha base stands in an open outdoor courtyard, with white water flowing down its front and over the base's spout. A long garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, red and white drapes over the lingam, and red and white floral strings decorate the metal railing. Two men in saffron and orange clothing stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one with long dark hair and an ornate necklace, the other bald and bare-chested. Around 40 people in white clothes sit on red tiered steps in the background, and bunting in red, orange and white lines the enclosure.2013-07-08Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a circular black plinth, draped with a multicolour marigold and garland rope, with water flowing over its base and flower petals scattered in the basin. A robed figure in saffron-orange and red clothing stands on a metal scaffold beside the lingam, holding a ritual item. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on red-carpeted stone steps beneath red and orange bunting, with a fenced backdrop and a second standing figure in white at right.2013-07-08A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular black yoni-pitha base with a spout, draped with a multicolour garland of yellow, red and white flowers and wrapped with red-and-white ropes on its waist. Water flows over the lingam and runs out through the spout. Behind it, a metal staircase with red and white garlands leads up tiered red steps where white-clad devotees sit in rows. Two people in orange and red robes stand near the top of the lingam performing abhishekam, one pouring liquid. Orange-robed figures stand on the far right steps beside a railing, and a pink-and-white decorated backdrop with flags fills the background.2013-07-08