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Night photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large illuminated stone lingam decorated with bands of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple, white and green. Water sprays from the top of the lingam against a dark sky. A metal staircase with garlanded railings rises beside it, and a small golden deity murti sits in a golden arch on the left. Gold-plated kalasha vessels stand on the stone platform. Rows of seated devotees in white clothing fill the tiered stone seating behind, and a gold throne with a red-draped stage is visible at right, with a large screen on the far right. Two people stand near the staircase at left.

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December 09 20162016-12-09December 14 20162016-12-14December 09 20162016-12-09Night photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage lit by bright white floodlights and strings of coloured lights. A large nandi-style sacred bull vehicle, its body wrapped in marigold garlands in orange and yellow, stands on a raised platform beside a metal scaffold staircase. Below, seated devotees fill the tiered steps, and several people in white and saffron ritual clothes sit near a golden decorated seat with a red cushion and brass lamps in the foreground.2016-12-06Night-time outdoor abhishekam scene at a large open-air venue. In the foreground, a tall cylindrical Shiva linga stands on a platform, wrapped in a band of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white, with water spraying upward from its top. To the left, a small golden deity murti sits within a golden arch on a stepped platform beside brass kalasha pots. To the right, an ornate golden throne-like seat with a cushion stands on a red-carpeted stage. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill tiered stands, and a large screen and floodlights illuminate the scene. No individual figure is identifiable as a clear a person candidate.2016-12-23Night view of an outdoor ceremony at a water-side amphitheatre. A large Shivalinga-style structure wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, white and green flowers stands on a raised platform beside a fountain jet. Beside it is an ornate gold throne with gold cushions, empty on the stage. A gold arched canopy and gold vessels sit at the left edge. Rows of seated devotees, mostly in white clothes, fill the tiered stone seating behind, lit by strings of lamps along the wall. A large screen is visible at the right edge.2016-12-23December 06 20162016-12-06December 23 20162016-12-23Night-time outdoor abhishekam at a large stone lingam draped in a thick band of multicolored marigold garlands, with a water stream pouring over its top. A metal staircase and scaffolding rise on the left, decorated with orange and yellow flower garlands. Brass kalasha vessels stand on a stepped platform in front, beside a gilded arch. On the right, a golden throne with a cushion sits on a red carpeted stage. Tiered stone steps behind are lined with seated devotees in white clothing, lit by floodlights and a row of small lamps along the wall.2016-12-23Night-time outdoor event at an illuminated amphitheatre-style stage with tiered seating rows filled with seated spectators in white clothing. In the foreground, a large black Shiva lingam is adorned with multicoloured garlands in yellow, orange, green, purple and white, with water jets spraying above it and a metal staircase against its side. Beside it stands a gold-framed arch with a small deity murti, and a golden throne-like seat draped with flower garlands sits on a pink stage with red skirting. Strings of lights line the back wall and a screen glows at the right edge.2016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at an amphitheatre-style venue. A large Shivalinga is wrapped in yellow, orange, white and purple marigold garlands, with a tall decorated crown-like top and a striped skirt of flowers on a raised platform. A metal staircase leads up beside it, and several brass pots stand at its base. To the right, a golden ornate throne with red cushion and gold ceremonial items sits on a carpet, with a robed figure seated near it. Rows of seated devotees fill the tiered stone steps, and strings of lamps line the back wall beneath bright floodlights. A priest in saffron cloth stands at the left base of the stage.2016-12-09