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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black yoni-peetha base stands in an open outdoor courtyard, with white water flowing down its front and over the base's spout. A long garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, red and white drapes over the lingam, and red and white floral strings decorate the metal railing. Two men in saffron and orange clothing stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one with long dark hair and an ornate necklace, the other bald and bare-chested. Around 40 people in white clothes sit on red tiered steps in the background, and bunting in red, orange and white lines the enclosure.

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July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large dark stone Shivalinga on a black circular yoni-pitha base stands at the centre of a red-stepped outdoor amphitheatre, with water flowing over it and down a spout. A multicoloured flower garland drapes around the linga. A metal railing staircase leads up to a platform where two robed men in saffron-orange garments stand near the top beside the linga. Around thirty people in white clothes sit on the red steps in rows, and a few more stand at the lower left. Festive orange, red and yellow bunting decorates the enclosure fence, and a single figure in orange stands off to the right on the steps.2013-07-08A large dark blue-black Shiva lingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an open outdoor amphitheatre, with water flowing down a spout from the base. A multicoloured garland of flowers wraps the lingam, and a small plaque is affixed to its side. Two men stand on a raised metal platform beside the lingam, one in a white dhoti and the other in saffron-orange clothing, performing abhishekam. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the red stepped seating behind, with several more people on the left and a few saffron-clad figures at the right edge.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga on a circular black pedestal, with white milk flowing down its sides and off the base. A multicoloured garland hangs down the linga. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal ladder beside it, one pouring liquid from a vessel, and a third figure in white stands on the right. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill red-tiered steps under red and white bunting and orange streamers.2013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10A large dark black stone Shivalinga stands on a circular yoni-peetha base at the centre of a red-stepped amphitheatre, with white milk or water flowing over the base. A multicoloured garland of orange, red and white flowers hangs down the side of the linga. Two people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal scaffold beside the linga, one wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, the other in an orange dhoti and shawl holding a vessel for abhishekam. A seated figure in orange sits on a platform at the left of the steps. Several white-clad onlookers sit at the edge. Trees, palms and a red-roofed building fill the background.2013-06-10A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a black circular yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like white liquid that streams down its surface and out the spout. A multicolour flower garland wraps the lingam. Behind it, a metal staircase with red and white garlands leads up to a platform where several saffron-robed priests and devotees stand. Red-tiered seating with rows of small lamps and offering trays surrounds the scene, and a few white-clad people sit on the left steps. The setting is an outdoor abhishekam ritual with garland-draped railings and orange bunting.2013-07-08