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Outdoor scene of a large abhishekam on red stone steps lined with black lingam-shaped shivalingas on round yoni-style pedestals. Women in orange saris and beaded necklaces sit on the upper steps, several holding small vessels and pouring offerings over the lingams. Below, girls and young women in maroon and red kurta-style outfits sit among the pedestals, some holding small brass pots and wooden sticks, with a white metal railing in the foreground. Visible people number roughly 20.

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June 04 20132013-06-04A photograph of many seated devotees performing abhishekam on rows of black Shiva lingams set on red stepped platforms. Women in saffron and orange saris with rudraksha malas pour liquid from brass vessels and hold small ritual implements, while boys in maroon-red robes sit on the lower steps tending lingams. Several lingams stand on each step, with white railings and potted plants in the corner.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 07 20132013-06-07Rows of young devotees in orange and maroon clothing sit on red-tiered steps beside many black stone Shivalingams with silver-toned yoni bases, arranged across the terraced stairs for a rudra-abhishekam. Boys and girls in saffron robes sit near the front, one boy with hands pressed in prayer, while others in maroon sit further along the steps. Brass pots, bowls and a small brass plate with offerings lie on the steps near the lingams, and a metal railing and water channel run along the right side.2013-06-07 +1 copiesA photograph of many rows of black stone Shiva lingams on tiered red brick steps, with a fine sprinkling of women and girls seated beside them. Most wear orange or saffron robes with yellow borders, rudraksha malas and white vibhuti or tilaka on their foreheads, and several hold brass conch-shaped horns raised to their lips. Others in red garments sit among the lingams on the lower steps. The arrangement suggests a ritual abhishekam or chanting session on the lingams. Metal handrails and a bright orange-and-white sky frame the scene.2013-06-24A photograph of a tiered red stone stepped area lined with rows of black stone Shivalinga on round bases, each with a small brass vessel or lamp at its foot. Several women and girls in orange and saffron clothing sit among the linga, some holding up tall cream-coloured conch-shaped horns, one with a rudraksha mala and tilak. Younger girls in red dresses sit in the front row with white and red markings on their foreheads, one holding a horn. The scene suggests a ritual of many linga abhishekam performed in unison, with a white railing in the foreground.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA photograph of many seated people performing a ritual on red stone steps lined with black stone shivalinga on pedestals. In the upper rows, several women in orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas sit behind lingams, some holding brass items and small lamps. In the lower rows, young boys in maroon dhotis and orange headbands sit beside lingams, holding wooden sticks or cloth. Some lingams are topped with white powder or ash. A white metal railing and a potted plant appear at the left edge.2013-06-05June 08 20132013-06-08A photograph of a large red-brick tiered structure lined with many black stone shivalinga-style bases, with a metal chain-link railing in the foreground. Rows of women in orange and red saffron-toned saris and dhotis sit on the steps, several holding small brass items and lamps, with orange and red garments and beaded necklaces visible. Their seated arrangement and ritual objects suggest a puja or abhishekam setting, though the exact ritual is not legible. No a person candidate is visible in the image.2013-11-04A tiered red brick amphitheatre filled with rows of small stone lingams on pedestals, with many people seated among them. Upper rows hold women and girls in saffron-orange saris and orange shawls, several wearing orange beaded necklaces, some with hair pulled back, seated in small groups with objects in hand. Lower rows hold girls and young women in maroon and deep red garments, some sitting on the steps and others on the lingam bases. A chain-link fence and white railing frame the scene. Activity looks like a structured group sitting.2013-06-04 +1 copiesGirls in maroon and gold-bordered traditional dress sit on red-painted stone steps beside rows of grey stone Shiva lingams on square bases. Several girls touch their foreheads, adjusting vibhuti or kumkum marks, while others sit with small brass bowls and dishes nearby. A kalasha-like offering and a few small oil lamps are placed on the steps. Dark braided hair, gold necklaces and bangles are visible. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja preparation at a Shiva shrine.2013-06-04October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copies