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A large black Shiva lingam stands at the centre of a flower-decorated circular platform, with water streaming over it during an abhishekam. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers wrap the lingam. On the raised stage at right, a woman in a red sari and a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes stand near a rail draped with garlands, pouring water and offerings. Other saffron-robed figures sit on steps at right, and rows of white-clad devotees fill the seating behind a metal fence, with orange umbrellas and colourful bunting overhead.

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A large dark black stone lingam at the centre is being bathed with water as it stands on a circular base decorated with a ring of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A long garland of yellow, orange and multicoloured flowers hangs down the lingam. On a raised platform to the right, a woman in a red sari with flower garlands stands beside a bald priest in saffron-orange robes and other saffron-clad priests, with a bright yellow garland draped along the railing. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white clothes sits on red-tiled steps under orange and yellow decorated umbrellas, with a red-clad figure seated among them. Water sprays from the lingam and the sides of the platform.2013-12-27A large black stone Shivling at the centre of an outdoor abhishekam, its base wrapped in a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red, green and white, with water streaming from its spout into a pool. Behind it, saffron-robed priests stand on a raised platform and a yellow-garlanded staircase, while a crowd of devotees in white clothes sits on red tiered steps under purple canopies and decorated kalasha pots. Flower petals float on the water in the foreground.2013-12-27Outdoor ritual abhishekam at a large black lingam with water pouring over it and a garland of multicoloured flowers wrapped around its middle. Marigold garlands surround the circular platform at its base. On a raised metal platform at right, a woman in a red garland and a saffron-clad man stand beside other robed monks in saffron and orange; the woman wears a red sari and a red garland. Below, rows of seated devotees in white clothes face the ceremony, with decorated umbrellas in red and orange near the steps and a tiled stepped stage. Tents with purple edging and flags frame the scene. a person is not identifiable here on appearance, so the man in saffron is described only by role.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large dark black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a circular yoni pedestal wrapped in layered garlands of marigolds in orange, yellow and purple with white flowers. Water flows down the lingam and out the yoni spout. A garland of multicoloured flowers hangs down its front. Behind it on a raised platform, a man in a red-orange robe with a flower garland holds up a white conch-like vessel, and another bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti stands beside him. Seated on red stone steps, a crowd of people in white clothing, plus several orange-robed sadhus, watch, with orange umbrellas overhead. Purple and white banners hang behind.2013-12-27Large black Shiva lingam with a flower garland draped down its front, standing in a water-filled basin fully encircled by multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in yellow, orange, white, purple and green, with water pouring from the spout. Behind it, a raised platform holds several people in saffron and orange robes, with a woman in a red sari wearing a red garland among them. Below, seated figures in red and orange robes sit in chairs on red stone steps under decorated umbrellas, with a large crowd of people in white clothing sitting in rows behind a railing. Flower petals float on the water. Crowd count is well above 100.2013-12-27A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow pool of water, its base wrapped in a ring of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands with bands of orange, yellow, red, purple and white. Water pours over the lingam and flower petals scatter on its surface. A tiered stone stairway with a yellow marigold garland runs up to a raised platform on the right, where several saffron-robed monks and a person in a red sari with a garland stand. Behind them, a large seated crowd in white clothing fills the stone steps and a fenced audience area under purple canopies, with kalasha-style decorations and a colourful arch above. This appears to be a rudrabhishekam or abhishekam ceremony at an outdoor temple setting.2013-12-27Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shivling standing in a water tank, with water streaming from its top and a spout down its side. The lingam is wrapped in bands of marigold and mixed-colour flower garlands, and a garland drapes around its base. Hundreds of white-clad devotees sit on red stepped seating above the water, and a few saffron-robed priests stand on a raised platform beside a yellow flower-garlanded staircase. Several people in orange robes and white dhotis are visible near the top of the lingam, and an ornate arched decoration with flowers stands behind. Festival setting with banners and trees in the background.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27A large dark black stone lingam is draped with a long garland of yellow, orange, white, purple and red flowers and bathed in flowing water over a base wrapped in marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, green and purple. On an elevated platform at upper right, two men in saffron-orange robes stand near a flower-decked railing, one holding a vessel while they perform abhishekam. Below, a seated crowd in white clothes with red shawls fills the stone steps, and at left a figure in orange robes sits in an orange chair beside an orange-cushioned seat under red and orange umbrellas. Overall the scene is an outdoor abhishekam at a temple ground with tents and pennants above.2013-12-27