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Night photograph of a large black polished Shivalingam at the centre of a water-filled basin, encircled by a multicoloured garland border and draped with garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers at its base. Water flows down the lingam's surface. On a raised metal platform with stairs at left, several priests stand: one in a white dhoti with a bare upper body holding a vessel, and a few men in saffron-orange robes, one of whom extends an arm toward the lingam. Strings of lights and lamps glow along the building behind, and a small plaque sits at the water's edge.

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October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of an abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green, with a striped garland arching over its top. Several priests stand on a metal scaffold staircase beside it; one in an orange robe reaches toward the lingam while others wear white dhotis and garlands. Strings of festival lights glow along the stepped background, and a lit tree stands at right. A worker in white leans over a lamp at the staircase base, and metal pots sit on the steps below.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of a large black lingam, the Anandalingam, garlanded with bands of red, yellow, white and green flower strands and wrapped in silver-gold tinsel at its centre, set on a black pedestal rimmed with flower garlands. On a metal platform at left, about five men in saffron-orange robes and white dhoti stand under the lights, one holding a brass vessel or tray of offerings, with a brass pot at their feet. Behind them a building is strung with warm fairy lights and a terraced wall holds rows of small lamps. The scene suggests an abhishekam with flower decoration.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with a multicolour flower garland arch and strings of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers draped around its base. The lingam is adorned with gold-coloured silver-style bands and water flows down its surface. On a metal staircase at left, three men in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha-style necklaces, walk up beside a platform. A man in orange garments stands at the top holding offerings. Behind, strings of warm fairy lights and a brick wall with small lamps create a festive night setting.2011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with bands of marigold and mixed-colour flower garlands around its base and along its side. On an elevated metal platform reached by a steel staircase, several people in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style garlands stand together; one holds a lit flame toward the lingam while another man in orange with shaved head assists. A man in white dhoti and shirt climbs the stairs, and another in white stands on the platform. Strings of lights glow in the background and a bright floodlight illuminates the scene.2011-10-12Night abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam decorated with multicolour flower garlands and a rainbow-striped arch of flowers. Several people stand on a metal staircase platform beside it: a bare-chested man in a white dhoti pours or tends at the lingam, and men in saffron/orange robes stand on the upper landing, one in saffron pouring from a vessel. Strings of lights glow on the building behind, and water flows over the lingam into a flower-wreathed base.2011-10-12Night photograph of a large silver-grey Shiva lingam set on a black circular yoni-pitha base, both draped with garlands in red, yellow, white and green marigolds and jasmine strands. A woman in an orange sari pours water from a vessel over the top of the lingam while standing on a metal staircase platform beside it. Several other figures in orange and white robes stand on the staircase and below, with brass vessels nearby. Strings of lights glow in the background tree line, and the wet ground reflects the lights.2011-10-12Night photograph of a large Shiva lingam in a reflecting pool, draped in garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers and bathed in yellow liquid being poured over it. Orange-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the pool, one pouring from a vessel while others watch, and a white-clad attendant works at offerings near the steps. The illuminated multi-storey building behind is strung with fairy lights and a purple logo. The scene depicts an abhishekam ritual on the lingam. Several people are visible, the lingam and its flower garlands dominate the frame.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12