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A 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.

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July 08 20132013-07-08A large black Shivalinga is being bathed with milky white liquid that runs down its surface, outdoors under an overcast sky. A multicoloured garland of marigolds and other flowers in red, yellow, white, green and purple arches over its top. On a metal-railed platform to the left, several men in saffron-orange robes stand; a man with long dark hair and a red-orange shawl with a flower garland holds a white offering, next to a bald priest with white forehead markings and a rudraksha-style necklace. Another orange-robed figure stands at the far left, and a person in white stands on the right beside a green tree. The lingam rests on a dark carved yoni-peetha base, indicating abhishekam.2013-06-03June 17 20132013-06-17June 03 20132013-06-03A photograph of an abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a multicolour flower garland in red, white, yellow, purple and green. On a raised metal platform with railings, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a red-and-yellow flower garland and gold beaded necklaces, and pours liquid from a white vessel over the lingam. Beside him, a bald priest with white tilak marks and an orange garment stands with hands together, and another person in orange stands behind. Trees and a red-brick seating area appear in the background.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A large dark black Shiva lingam is draped with a garland of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers, with silver tripundra bands and a silver disc across its front. Three men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised white metal platform at left, one pouring milk over the lingam from a container. The man at front has a shaved head with white forehead markings and a long swept-back hair style, and wears a red-orange dhoti, bangles and a flower garland. Behind them is a red building and a grey sky. Abhishekam ritual on a Shiva lingam.2013-06-17A large black stone lingam is being bathed with milk, which pours down its surface. A garland of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers arches over the top. Two men in orange-red ochre robes stand on a metal railed platform beside it; the nearer man wears a red and yellow flower garland, multiple beaded necklaces and a golden pendant, and holds a conch-shaped vessel pouring liquid. The man behind has a shaved head, white forehead markings and a beaded necklace. Trees and a pale sky form the background. This is an abhishekam ritual.2013-06-03Outdoor abhishekam of a large dark grey Shiva lingam, wrapped with a silver band and garlanded with a rainbow arch of red, yellow, white and green flowers. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold at left; one pours liquid from a vessel over the lingam. The base is draped with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple, white and green. Priests shown are unidentified and their faces are not visible at this scale.2013-11-06July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-pitha band and a white milk-like abhishekam running down its surface is decorated with an arch of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. Two priests stand on a metal platform at left in orange-red dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas; the taller man pours liquid from a white vessel onto the lingam while the other stands with hands joined in prayer. The man pouring has long hair and a red garland; appearance alone does not establish identity, so he is described only by role.2013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blossoms arched over its top is being bathed with liquid poured from a white vessel. A woman in an orange-red garment with a red flower garland and gold beads stands on a raised metal platform pouring the liquid, which runs down the stone. Two men in orange-red robes stand beside her on the platform, one with white marks on his arm; the abhishekam takes place outdoors in front of a stepped red-brick seating area with a few onlookers. No one is identified by name in the scene.2013-06-03