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A photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalingam with a multicoloured flower garland draped over its top, with silver ornamental bands near its base. A metal staircase and railing rise beside it, where several saffron-robed priests stand. The priest in front holds a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand and a small object in the other, while others stand behind with their hands folded in anjali. The priests wear saffron cloth, rudraksha malas and gold-coloured necklaces; one young attendant at left wears an orange turban. Tall trees and a fence appear in the background under an overcast sky.

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Outdoor 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.2013-10-28Outdoor photo of a large dark black stone lingam with a silver band and an arch of multicolored marigold and flower garlands. On a metal staircase platform beside it, several saffron-robed priests in orange dhotis and shawls wear rudraksha malas. The priest at top centre holds a lit flame aloft while another beside him holds a silver vessel. Others stand with hands in anjali. Trees and a fence are in the background under an overcast sky.2013-10-28November 04 20132013-11-04Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam draped in a multicolour garland of marigold-style flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple, with a silver band fitted around its base. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls stand on a metal staircase platform beside it. The central man holds a lit oil lamp aloft in one hand while the man beside him holds a small vessel, and others stand with palms pressed together in prayer. Their necks bear rudraksha malas and gold pendants, and some have shaved heads. Pale sky and a tree fill the background. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam with deity aarti.2013-11-04October 28 20132013-10-28A large dark polished Shiva lingam stands at right, draped with a multicolored garland of red, orange, yellow, white, green and purple flowers, with a silver yoni-base plate at its foot. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads stand in a row; the foreground priest in front raises a small vessel or lamp high, while others behind hold brass items and press palms together in prayer. Several wear rudraksha malas. Overcast sky and trees form the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual on the lingam.2013-10-28June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10November 04 20132013-11-04June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 28 20132013-10-28