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Outdoor ritual scene at a large grey Shivling-shaped lingam decorated with garlands of marigolds in orange, yellow, purple and red, plus white and green strands draped down its base. Two men stand on a metal scaffold platform beside the lingam; the one on the left is bare-chested with a rudraksha mala and the one on the right wears a red-orange cloth. Several other white-clad and saffron-clad participants stand on the scaffold stairs and along the stone steps below, with banana leaves framing the structure. The overcast sky and a large stone stepped structure with seated onlookers complete the scene.

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A large grey Shiva lingam with silver bands is being bathed in milky liquid that streams down its surface, draped with a multicoloured garland of marigolds in red, yellow, green and purple. Beside it, a metal platform with stairs holds several men in maroon and red robes with garlands; two are visible in front, one with a shaved head and white markings, and a taller man with long dark hair and a red shawl with a gold necklace stands with hands together in anjali. Banana leaves frame the left side, and the overcast sky stands behind. Another figure in red is partly visible on the stairs below. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on an outdoor lingam.2013-07-22A large dark grey Shiva lingam is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green, with matching garland swags along its base. A raised metal staircase and platform at the left hold several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and red-and-gold garlands; a figure in a red and gold garland and saffron robe stands centre-top at the platform, appearing to offer something from a plate. Banana leaves decorate the staircase railing. Overcast sky above; a few white-clad people stand on the ground below. Appearance-based cues for the centre figure are limited to a red-and-gold garland and saffron-red attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-22A large dark black stone Shiva lingam decorated with a silver band and a multicolored garland of marigolds and flowers arranged in arches and swags along its base and around its top. Two people stand on a raised metal scaffold platform beside it: one in a dark red-maroon garment with a rudraksha mala and bald head, and another in a red garment and long dark hair, pouring liquid from a vessel onto the lingam in an abhishekam. A third figure in saffron-orange robes is visible below the platform. Banana plants, red and white bunting, and a red brick building frame the outdoor ritual setting.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large dark grey stone lingam is draped in a band of flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, green and white, with a matching garland arch over its top. A decorated platform beneath it bears a garland swag in the same colours. Several shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas climb a steel staircase on the left, carrying offerings and pouring liquid over the lingam, as part of a rudra abhishekam. Overcast sky above and red-brick tiered seating in the background.2013-07-29November 06 20132013-11-06October 28 20132013-10-28July 22 20132013-07-22A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-banded yoni-peetha base and a flower garland of purple, yellow, red and green stripes arched over its top, stands in an open-air stadium at dawn while water flows from the spout of the base. Behind it, a staircase with metal railings leads to a raised platform where robed devotees in orange and saffron clothing stand, and rows of seated devotees in orange garments fill the red-brick tiered seating. Several white-clad people sit on the left side. Pale grey sky and bare trees complete the scene. The image shows an abhishekam setting, with the lingam bathed by flowing water.2013-11-11June 17 20132013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large black Shivling is decorated with a multicolour garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers arching over its top, with silver tripundra-style bands across its front. On a white metal staircase platform beside it stand several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and bare upper bodies marked with white paste, holding offering bowls and joining palms in prayer. A long-haired figure in orange-saffron cloth and a red-and-gold garland stands at the top of the platform holding flowers. Behind them are a red brick building and a grey sky. Approximately five to six people are visible.2013-06-17