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Night photograph of an abhishekam at a large black Shivalingam decorated with a garland border of yellow, red, green and white flowers and silver-gilt bands on its face. On a raised metal platform beside it, four men stand in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas; a priest in white dhoti and shawl with forehead markings holds a flower-filled brass plate, while a man in orange lifts a lit oil lamp toward the lingam. Hanging string lights glow in the background.

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Night photograph of a large dark polished lingam with a silver-and-gold embossed band and a garland arch of yellow, white, red and green flowers, set on a base of marigold and mixed flower garlands. Four men stand near a raised metal platform with railings on the left. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dress with a sash reaches across to touch the lingam with one hand, while another man in white ritual cloth holds a lit oil lamp on a tray beside him. Two men in orange robes stand behind them, one with a shaved head and a bead necklace, the other with hands folded. Strings of warm lights hang on the building behind.2011-10-12Night 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 20112011-10-12Night 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.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night 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.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of a large dark green shivalingam with a gold-and-silver band across its middle, draped with garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers and bordered by an arch of marigold and white garland. Several people in orange and saffron robes with gold trim stand on a raised metal platform with stairs and railings. On the left, a figure in white dhoti and shawl tends to brass vessels at the platform's base. The standing robed figure at the top of the stairs holds his hands together near his chest, with a rudraksha mala visible. Behind them, a multi-storey building is strung with dense warm fairy lights, and a purple-and-white logo is visible at upper left.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night ritual photograph at a large black Shivalinga covered with a band of multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, white and green, its base wrapped in strings of flowers. Silver-gold yoni-patta bands sit on the lingam. On a metal scaffold platform behind it, three men stand: a man in an orange robe and a long necklace holding a flame lamp, beside a second man in orange robes holding a lamp, and a young man in a white dhoti and gold-beaded necklace who has shaved head and tilak. Warm lights glow in the background.2011-10-12