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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni pedestal, with water flowing over it from a spout, and a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. A figure in orange robes stands on a metal staircase at the top of the lingam, with another orange-robed figure nearby on the stairs. Tiered red steps behind hold several people in white and orange clothing seated and standing, with a drum and equipment at the left. A person in white stands at the right beside orange-robed attendants pouring water. Red walls and rocky terrain form the background.

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June 03 20132013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni pedestal with a spout channel, washed with milk running down its surface and off the spout. A striped multicoloured garland drapes over the top of the linga. On the left, a metal staircase rises beside the stone steps, where several priests in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the landings holding white offerings. A few more figures in orange and white are on the steps below. Red stepped seating rises behind the linga, with rows of small black lamp stands on the right and a metal railing. A small orange-clad figure stands at the far right near the steps. Abhishekam is being performed on the linga.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow reflecting pool, its base ringed by a multicolored flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. Behind it, a man in orange-red garments and a red-and-white shawl stands at the top of a metal staircase beside the lingam, with a rudraksha-style necklace. Red stone steps rise in tiers behind the pool, where women in saffron, orange, red and white saris sit and stand, some holding instruments or small vessels. Potted plants line the right edge and a camera on a tripod is visible on the steps.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands in a shallow pool of water, draped with a multicoloured flower garland, with water flowing over its base spout. Two figures stand on a metal ladder beside the lingam, one in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. Below, on red stone steps around the pool, women in orange and red saris and white-clad people sit or stand, several holding small drums or instruments, and a few stand near steel pots and buckets. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual at a temple pool.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow water basin, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms, with water flowing over its base. Behind it, a figure in orange robes stands near the lingam's top, with a second figure beside them. Along red-tiered steps, several women in orange and red saris stand with palms joined, some holding brass vessels, while others sit in white garments; musicians in orange clothing play instruments at the right. A few people in white and orange sit or stand near the steps. The scene appears to be an abhishekam at an outdoor lingam, with a red-roofed building and railings behind.2013-06-03Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga on a circular black pedestal, with white milk flowing down its sides and off the base. A multicoloured garland hangs down the linga. Two priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal ladder beside it, one pouring liquid from a vessel, and a third figure in white stands on the right. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill red-tiered steps under red and white bunting and orange streamers.2013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam stands in shallow water on a red stepped platform, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow and white blooms. A person in orange robes stands on a metal scaffold at the top of the lingam, hands folded in prayer. Along the red steps, several people in orange and saffron robes stand in rows, with a few seated devotees in white clothes. Metal vessels sit on the steps, and a photographer with a tripod stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor abhishekam or puja at a water-filled tank.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a dark circular yoni peetha base, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and scattered petals. Behind it, on a red-brick stepped amphitheatre with metal railings, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a raised platform wearing red and orange garlands, while more saffron-clad figures sit along the steps at the right. A white-clad figure stands near the steps, and a red-and-white floral garland runs along the handrails. Orange bunting and red tents decorate the background.2013-07-01July 01 20132013-07-01