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A photograph of many seated devotees performing abhishekam on rows of black Shiva lingams set on red stepped platforms. Women in saffron and orange saris with rudraksha malas pour liquid from brass vessels and hold small ritual implements, while boys in maroon-red robes sit on the lower steps tending lingams. Several lingams stand on each step, with white railings and potted plants in the corner.

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June 04 20132013-06-04October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of many seated people performing a ritual on red stone steps lined with black stone shivalinga on pedestals. In the upper rows, several women in orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas sit behind lingams, some holding brass items and small lamps. In the lower rows, young boys in maroon dhotis and orange headbands sit beside lingams, holding wooden sticks or cloth. Some lingams are topped with white powder or ash. A white metal railing and a potted plant appear at the left edge.2013-06-05June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesPhoto of a ritual rudra abhishekam on red tiered steps lined with black stone shivalingams on pedestal bases. Rows of people in saffron and orange robes sit among the lingams, many holding small brass vessels or pouring rituals with yellow flowers scattered on the bases. Several women wear rudraksha malas and red-maroon saris, and an older man in orange sits at the upper right beside a small brass pot and lamp. A metal railing runs along the bottom edge.2013-07-29July 08 20132013-07-08A photograph of a terraced red-stepped amphitheatre filled with black stone Shiva lingams on pedestals, arranged in rows. Upper rows show about six women in orange and yellow saris with white forehead markings and rudraksha beads; several sit cross-legged behind lingams, one holding a small brass vessel and another with hands joined in prayer. Brass lamps and vessels stand beside the lingams. In the foreground, several young boys in red and maroon ritual clothing sit on the lower steps, with white markings on their foreheads. No person is identifiable as a person in this scene.2013-06-10A large outdoor photograph of many saffron-robed devotees seated on red-painted stepped terraces, each step holding rows of black stone shivalingams on square bases. Many of the seated people, including children with shaved heads, play long brass horns (shankhas or trumpets) held to their mouths. Some older adults in orange and maroon robes sit among them. A metal railing and potted plants appear at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or shiva puja with the lingams being honoured by the assembled group.2013-11-06June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 07 20132013-06-07 +1 copiesA photograph of many rows of black stone Shiva lingams on tiered red brick steps, with a fine sprinkling of women and girls seated beside them. Most wear orange or saffron robes with yellow borders, rudraksha malas and white vibhuti or tilaka on their foreheads, and several hold brass conch-shaped horns raised to their lips. Others in red garments sit among the lingams on the lower steps. The arrangement suggests a ritual abhishekam or chanting session on the lingams. Metal handrails and a bright orange-and-white sky frame the scene.2013-06-24