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Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone shivalinga with a wide circular yoni-peetha base, a white ladder with red and white flower garlands running up its side. Several shaven-headed priests in orange and saffron dhotis and shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas and white tripundra marks, climb and stand on the ladder while others pour offerings and place bowls of yellow flowers on the linga top. A woman in an orange sari sits at the upper right tending offerings. A row of terracotta pots with seedlings fills the tiered background, with a grey wall and trees beyond. No clear view of a person candidate; the figures are priests in ritual dress.

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July 08 20132013-07-08Photo 11734709June 08 20132013-06-08July 08 20132013-07-08February 27 20142014-02-27February 27 20142014-02-27February 27 20142014-02-27A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a flower-decorated pedestal, its surface glistening with liquid poured over it during an abhishekam. A long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers drapes over the top of the lingam. A silver plate with inscribed panels is affixed to its front. On a metal staircase at left, several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads perform the ritual, one pouring from a vessel, while another holds a kalasha. Behind, a brick stand holds musicians in red attire playing instruments. The pedestal is covered with strings of marigolds in orange, yellow, purple, white and red.2013-11-06A large dark polished Shiva lingam stands at right, draped with a multicolored garland of red, orange, yellow, white, green and purple flowers, with a silver yoni-base plate at its foot. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads stand in a row; the foreground priest in front raises a small vessel or lamp high, while others behind hold brass items and press palms together in prayer. Several wear rudraksha malas. Overcast sky and trees form the background. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual on the lingam.2013-10-28A large black Shiva lingam is being bathed with a white liquid poured from a silver vessel held by a figure standing on a raised metal platform. The lingam is wrapped with a garland of marigolds and red flowers in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, and has silver bands with a central disc. The pourer wears orange-red robes, a red flower garland and a shaved head with tilak markings. Three other robed men in orange-red garments with rudraksha malas stand beside the platform, one with a shaved head and tilak, watching the abhishekam. Pale sky is visible above.2013-07-08 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copies