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Close photo of a row of black stone Shivalinga on their yoni pitha bases, several topped with red flower petals, with brass abhishekam spouts beside them. Several people sit cross-legged along the line, bare-chested or in white dhotis, with hands cupped near the lingas, one holding a small lit oil lamp. A gold-bordered white cloth edge appears at the right foreground. The background is blurred, with a red-and-white striped railing and bright light. The scene shows Shiva lingam puja and abhishekam rituals.

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December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 03 20162016-12-03A row of black stone Shiva lingams on a marble platform, each topped with yellow flower petals and smeared with dark ash or vibhuti. Hands of several devotees reach down to offer petals or pour water over them, with brass pots and kalasha vessels with curved spouts beside them. Only hands, arms and bare feet are visible, with white and red garments at the edges. A red line marks the edge of the platform. Setting suggests abhishekam or puja to the lingams.2016-12-03December 05 20162016-12-05Photograph of a row of black stone Shivalingas set on a long stone ledge, each with yellow flower petals placed on top and dark ash or paste smeared on their bases. Hands of devotees reach in from the upper right, one touching a lingam, while brass vessels and brass pouring spouts stand along the ledge. Ritual abhishekam-style offerings with flowers in progress.2016-12-03Close view of a ritual abhishekam with several black stone shivalinga on round black yoni-peetha bases, each decorated with scattered orange and yellow flower petals. Brass pots and small brass vessels sit at their bases. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and bare feet sit in a row, raising golden conical horns to their mouths. A man in a red dhoti with a colourful patterned cloth and bangles is visible at left. Wisps of smoke rise near the central linga, and a small white figure stands at the back-left.2016-12-19December 03 20162016-12-03December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18May 29 20172017-05-29 +1 copiesDecember 18 20162016-12-18