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Women in orange and saffron saris with yellow borders sit in a long row on tiered red stone steps, hands pressed together in prayer beside black Shiva lingams on round black yoni-pitha bases. Rows of smaller grey lingams stand on the red terraces behind them. A woman in the foreground bows her head with her eyes closed, wearing a rudraksha mala and a silver bangle. Some women wear beaded necklaces, and a small pink flower sits on one lingam. Brass bowls rest by the lingams.

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June 04 20132013-06-04A photograph of a row of women in orange and saffron saris with red-and-gold borders and rudraksha malas, seated on red brick steps behind rows of black stone shivalinga. Several women hold brass or wooden implements and perform abhishekam-style ritual service over the linga. A small metal vessel sits among them, and a white-railed fence edges the lower right. The steps are lined with many identical linga in neat rows.2013-07-29August 07 20172017-08-07A photo of many devotees in orange and saffron clothing seated on red-painted tiered steps among rows of black stone Shivalinga-shaped pedestals with brass vessels placed at their bases. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a woman in a white top with a grey hair bun. Another devotee in orange sits to her left, and a red flag stands at the left edge. The setting resembles a large ceremonial gathering at a KAILASA temple-style event.2016-12-14March 07 20162016-03-07July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 29 20132013-07-29A photograph of a large outdoor ritual on tiered red-brick steps lined with rows of black Shivalinga stones on pedestals. Many devotees in orange and saffron robes sit among the lingas, several holding long golden horn-shaped vessels for pouring abhishekam. A woman in the foreground wears a red and orange sari with a gold border, bangles and a tilak; another devotee in orange wears a rudraksha mala. Children in orange robes sit on the lower steps. Pink flower petals rest on one linga. Red and white bunting hangs overhead, and a white metal railing edges the left side. The scene reflects a Rudra Abhishekam performed with many lingas.2013-07-29Several women sit in rows on red stepped tiers, each beside a black Shivalingam on a square pedestal. They wear orange and saffron saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas, and hold lit oil lamps or wicks upright in both hands. The setting appears to be an outdoor ritual at dusk, with small flames glowing along the steps during the lamp offering.2013-07-29November 04 20132013-11-04Rudra abhishekam or Shiva puja on red-painted stepped terraces lined with black Shiva lingams and brass pots and bowls. Several women sit in prayer with palms pressed together. The woman at left wears a white sari and has a rudraksha mala, and the women in the centre wear rust-red robes with rudraksha malas. Their eyes are closed and some have tilak markings on their foreheads. Foreground lingams and brass vessels frame the scene. Printed name tags sit on the steps.2016-12-17A row of women in orange and saffron clothing sit on red stone steps playing long golden horns, the mouthpieces held to their lips. Several wear orange blouses with yellow borders and saffron saris, with rudraksha malas around their necks, white sandalwood marks on their foreheads and bangles on their wrists. Behind them are rows of dark cylindrical shivalingas arranged in tiers. The scene appears to be a ritual horn-blowing performance at a temple.2013-06-24