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A large dark grey Shiva lingam is being bathed on a stepped red-tiered platform outdoors. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers drapes over its top. Three priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase with railings; the central figure wears a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala and pours liquid over the lingam. Another priest in orange stands at the top right, and a further priest in orange is on the lower left. Red and white flower garlands hang along the railings. Behind, white and orange bunting, pink flower strings, and a few standing spectators under trees complete the scene. Several onlookers are visible in the background.

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A large black lingam, a Shiva linga, is being bathed with milk, which streams down its dark surface. It is draped with a long garland of multicoloured marigolds in yellow, orange, red, purple and green, and a red and white flower garland. On a metal scaffold beside it, three priests stand in orange and saffron dhotis, with bare upper bodies, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces. The central figure, with long dark hair and a gold chain, pours milk from a white vessel, while the priest on the left stands with hands folded in prayer and another behind holds a white cloth. Red steps and a fenced area with onlookers and orange-and-white decorations surround the scene, a typical abhishekam ritual.2013-07-08A large black Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk poured from a white vessel at an outdoor abhishekam. A striped multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers wraps the lingam. Three saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase around it: a bare-chested priest with a white tripundra on his forehead and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together, a priest in a red-and-gold shawl with a garland and mala pours the milk, and a third priest in an orange robe stands behind. Metal railings with red and orange flower garlands surround the platform, and red steps and a banner with white and blue patterns fill the background.2013-07-08A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam with a multicolour flower garland draped over its top and silver-patterned bands around its base. On a metal staircase beside it, several priests in saffron-orange dhotis stand with bare upper bodies, rudraksha malas and gold pendants. The central figure wears a red floral garland, a gold necklace and a white cloth, and holds a white offering. Other priests on the steps hold white cloth or offerings, and a few onlookers stand behind a metal railing with red-and-white garlands and a red-and-white canopy in the background. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the identity is left unsure.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08June 03 20132013-06-03A large dark blue-grey Shivalinga is being bathed on a platform at an outdoor temple-like space. Priests stand on a metal scaffold beside it, some in saffron and orange robes, others in reddish-brown dhotis and bare upper bodies, wearing rudraksha and gold necklaces. A man in a dark robe and maroon shawl with a white turban-like head covering pours liquid from a container onto the linga. The linga is draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blossoms, and red-and-white garlands hang on the railings. Red-tiered steps, orange and white bunting, and a white canopy form the backdrop. Abhishekam is being performed.2013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone shivalinga on a circular platform. Several priests in saffron and orange dhotis stand on a metal staircase around the linga; one man in the centre wears a red and white garland and rudraksha mala and pours liquid from a vessel over the top. A long multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow, purple and green wraps the linga. Behind, seated devotees in white and dark clothing watch from red stone steps, while musicians in orange clothes play a drum and horn-like instruments on the right, with a palm tree and red-roofed buildings beyond the railings.2013-06-03A photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone lingam, its tall rounded form draped with a multicolored flower garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white blossoms. Several priests in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand on a metal staircase platform beside it. One priest at the top holds a conch shell and pours liquid, while another below holds a silver pot and a bowl. A younger attendant in an orange turban and orange cloth, hands folded in prayer, stands at the bottom left near brass vessels. Some priests have white markings on their arms and bodies. The lingam is streaked with wet liquid. Background shows a tree, a flagpole and a red brick wall under an overcast sky.2013-10-28July 08 20132013-07-08A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform, its surface wet and glistening, wrapped with a long multicoloured garland of red, orange, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. Several priests in saffron-orange dhoti and shawls, some wearing rudraksha and gold-coloured necklaces, stand on a metal staircase and scaffold around the lingam, several holding cups or pots, apparently performing abhishekam. Red-and-white garlands decorate the railings, and a tiered red stone seating area with pink and orange bunting and tents forms the background. Several people stand at the top-left railing and a few devotees are visible on the left steps.2013-07-08A large grey Shiva lingam on a black circular base is being bathed with milk-like liquid poured over its top, with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding vessels and pouring offerings. Behind them are red brick buildings with green roofs, stone seating tiers, and a bus. The scene reads as a Rudrabhishekam abhishekam ritual.2013-11-04July 01 20132013-07-01