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A large dark grey stone Shivalinga is bathed with milk or water poured over its top, with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. The linga sits on a circular platform decorated with bands of orange, yellow, red, green and white marigold garlands and strung beads. Several priests in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand on a metal scaffold staircase beside the linga, one pouring liquid from a vessel. A red stepped stone structure and fenced grounds lie behind under an overcast sky, with a chute carrying offering water out to the right, consistent with a Rudra abhishekam.

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July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shivalinga, decorated with a silver band and draped with a multicoloured marigold garland arch in red, yellow, green and white. Below, the stone base is covered in strings of orange, yellow, purple, green and red flower garlands. Four saffron-robed men stand on a raised metal platform with a railing beside the linga, one pouring liquid over the top from a vessel. Behind is a pink multi-storey building and pale sky. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed at the linga.2013-11-06Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform, wrapped with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers and fitted with three silver bands. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis stand on a metal scaffold beside it: the central man has long dark hair, a flower garland and ornaments, and holds a ritual vessel; the man to his right, bald with white tilak on the forehead, holds a small brass vessel, and a third man stands at left. Orange marigold strings hang behind and a green tree appears at right. The scene suggests abhishekam at the linga.2013-07-01Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivling draped with a garland of marigolds, white jasmine and multicoloured flower strands in yellow, orange, maroon, purple and green, with a silver yoni-pitha band at its base. A man in saffron-orange robes stands on a metal scaffold and pours liquid from a vessel over the top of the lingam. Several other men in orange and red dhotis stand on the scaffold behind him, and a clear pale sky and a concrete wall fill the background.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam is adorned with a multicolored garland arch and a draped garland skirt of marigolds and jasmine in orange, yellow, green, purple and white. Three silver horizontal tripundra bands and a silver disc mark the front. Four saffron-robed priests stand on a raised metal platform at the top left, hands joined in prayer, one holding a ritual vessel from which smoke rises. A red building and blue sky form the background. A small brass plaque sits on the base.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17A large black Shiva lingam draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers is being bathed with milk that runs down its surface. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis stand on a metal scaffold beside it: the nearer one wears a saffron shawl, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an ornate gold chain, and pours milk from a white conch-shaped vessel, while the man behind him wears a white forehead tilak and bead necklaces. A silver yoni-peetha base with ornate engraved bands sits at the lingam's base. A tray of flowers rests on the scaffold. Red brick steps and greenery form the background.2013-06-10A large dark grey lingam (Shivalinga) on a decorated platform is garlanded with multicoloured flower strings in yellow, orange, red and purple, with marigold draping around its base. On a metal scaffold stair to the left, several saffron-robed men stand and one wears an orange shawl; one figure in the upper row wears a red-orange garment and a garland. Behind, tiered red brick seating holds rows of saffron-robed attendees, and a red and white canopy with blue bunting frames the ground. Banana leaves decorate the railings. People are seen in the crowd and on the stands.2013-07-22February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies