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Outdoor photo of a large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-style base plate, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland arching over its top in red, yellow, orange, purple and white. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt stands on a raised platform, reaching up to place flowers on the lingam. Around him, several saffron-robed priests with rudraksha malas stand on steps and a railing; one holds a silver plate with offerings and another holds a bowl. Behind them stands a red multi-storey building with many windows, and tiered steps are lined with potted plants. Several priests in saffron and white are visible, with one older bald priest in saffron wearing beaded necklaces at the centre of the group.

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November 18 20132013-11-18Outdoor photograph of a large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam with silver ornamental bands and a silver face, decorated with an arch of multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green, purple and white. On a metal-railed platform to the left, several shaved-headed priests in orange-brown dhotis and bare upper bodies stand and assist; one raises a white cloth or vessel toward the lingam while another holds a metal pot. Red multi-storey buildings and potted plants form the background, consistent with a rudra abhishekam ritual.2013-10-21A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in water in the foreground, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland arranged in an arch. Behind it, a group of saffron-robed priests and devotees stand on a raised metal platform and steps before a red multi-storey building. A man in white dhoti and shirt raises a lit flame, while other priests in orange robes and rudraksha malas perform ritual gestures. Rows of small potted plants and red terraced seating line the background.2013-11-18A large dark stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands in an outdoor shrine, its arched top wrapped in a garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers and petals. Silver ornaments with patterned bands and a round silver disc are fixed to its front. A white-clad priest in a white dhoti stands on a metal staircase platform reaching toward the linga with a lit flame. Several men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand nearby, some with palms joined. Behind them are tiered planters of green potted plants and a red brick building with windows. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti at the linga.2013-11-18Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shivalinga, decorated with a silver band and draped with a multicoloured marigold garland arch in red, yellow, green and white. Below, the stone base is covered in strings of orange, yellow, purple, green and red flower garlands. Four saffron-robed men stand on a raised metal platform with a railing beside the linga, one pouring liquid over the top from a vessel. Behind is a pink multi-storey building and pale sky. The scene shows an abhishekam being performed at the linga.2013-11-06November 18 20132013-11-18A large dark blue cylindrical Shivalinga is being bathed with water poured over its top. It is garlanded with a continuous arch of flowers in red, yellow, purple, green and white. Silver ornamental bands with engraved scroll patterns and a circular silver disc are fixed to its front. A priest in a rust-orange dhoti and bare upper body, with a sacred thread and marks on his arms, stands on a metal platform at the upper left, pouring liquid from a white cloth or vessel. Behind is a red building with windows and green plants on a wall. This appears to be a rudrabhishekam abhishekam ritual.2013-10-21A large dark grey stone Shivalingam with a silver-plated yoni-style base and horizontal tripundra-like silver bands is decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, red, purple and green. A man in white dhoti and white upper cloth stands on a metal staircase platform beside it, reaching toward the lingam with a small object in his hand. Around him, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas stand on the platform and steps, one holding a brass plate with offerings, while another has his hands folded. Behind them is a red multi-storey building and a terraced garden of potted plants. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam or puja ritual.2013-11-18A large black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands in a shallow water basin with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers draped over its top. Two bands of white ornamental stone are fixed to its front. On a raised metal platform to the left, a line of saffron-robed sannyasis stand with rudraksha malas around their necks, while a man in white clothing reaches toward the lingam, apparently performing abhishekam. Behind them, a red multi-storey building and tiered stone steps with rows of small black lingams line the courtyard.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor temple platform beside a red-brick building. A large dark black stone shivalinga stands in the foreground, draped with an arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands with red, yellow, green and purple blooms, and sheltered by a silver-plated yoni-style base with a silver plate. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl stands at the top of a metal staircase, holding a lit oil lamp or torch and gesturing with his hands over the linga. Three to four men in saffron and orange robes stand along the platform behind him, several with shaved heads, rudraksha malas and ceremonial necklaces, and one stands with hands folded in anjali. Potted plants are stacked on terraced steps in the background. The scene reads as a linga abhishekam or aarti.2013-11-18Outdoor photo of a large dark stone Shiva lingam in a black yoni-peetha base, standing in shallow water, garlanded with a multicolour flower garland arch and marked with white sandalwood or vibhuti-style stripes. Several saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand on a metal railed platform and steps to the left, some with hands joined in namaskar. A white-clad man at right holds up a small object near the lingam. Behind them rise a red brick building and tiered terraces with rows of small plants and rows of seated devotees in orange clothing.2013-11-18