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A large golden-yellow Shiva lingam on a black stone base is bathed in a cloud of yellow powder rising into a pale blue sky. A long garland of marigold, yellow and red flowers drapes down the lingam. On a metal staircase platform at right, a man in orange-red robes and rudraksha beads stands beneath a multicoloured tasselled umbrella held by an attendant, with another orange-clad figure beside him. A small figure in orange stands at lower left by the base. Trees and a distant structure appear at left.

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January 01 20182018-01-01Outdoor photograph of a large golden-yellow Shiva linga being bathed in turmeric or sacred powder, with a dusty yellow cloud rising around its base. The linga is draped in a thick garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, white, yellow and green. Atop a raised white metal platform at right, a seated man in orange-brown robes and rudraksha beads sits beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol held by an attendant, while another attendant in orange stands beside him. A small figure in orange robes stands at lower left near the black stone pedestal, and tiered stone steps and trees fill the background. The scene suggests abhishekam with a parasol honour.2018-01-01A large golden-yellow Shivalinga stands on a black circular pedestal, draped with a long garland of marigolds and white, red, yellow and green flowers that spirals down its length. Dust or powder rises in a cloud around the base. On a raised metal scaffold at right, a man in orange-red ceremonial clothing holds a multicoloured fringed parasol over the linga, and another person in orange stands beside him. A small figure in orange attends at the lower left near the steps. Blue sky and trees fill the background.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01Outdoor photograph of a large golden-brown Shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, draped with multicolour flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and green. A multicolour fringed parasol stands above the linga. On a raised metal platform at upper right, a man with long hair wearing an orange cloth sits near the top of the linga. Below, on stone steps to the left, three people in orange robes sit, with a fourth person in white dhoti nearby. Trees and a fence stand behind the stepped stone seating area under a pale sky.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large rounded stone Shivalinga draped with a multicolour garland of marigolds and other flowers in red, yellow, green, purple and white. Yellow powder or abhishekam material rises in a cloud around the lingam. A raised metal platform on the right holds several men in saffron-orange and rust-brown garments; a central man, bare-chested with a white-marked forehead, rudraksha mala and a gold chain, sits with an orange cloth over his lap. Behind him a man in orange holds a tall pole supporting a large multicoloured fringed umbrella with red, yellow, green, blue and white stripes. Another attendant on the right wears orange and a headband. Pale blue sky fills the background.2018-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a square base, draped in a long garland of marigolds, white flowers and multicolored blossoms in yellow, red and green. A striped multicolor canopy umbrella stands above it. Atop the linga, a small figure with long dark hair sits on a platform reached by a metal staircase, with a dark-fabric wrap or shawl on the figure. Brick and red-painted buildings, a water tank and a blue sky form the backdrop. Two people stand far in the background at right. The appearance-based candidate is a seated figure with long hair and a shawl atop the linga, and the figure's visibility is limited.2018-01-01