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A photo of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, orange, yellow, white, green and purple blooms. Three men in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls stand on a metal railing platform beside it. The central man has long dark hair, a red-and-white tilak, a red floral garland, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and holds a white cloth or vessel to the lingam. The man on the left has a shaved head and white tripundra marks and pours from a white vessel; the man on the right, bare-chested with a saffron shawl, stands behind. Red and white bunting and orange marigold strands decorate the background, with spectators behind a barrier.

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A photograph of a large dark polished Shivalinga draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green, purple and orange flowers. Three men stand on a metal railed platform beside it. The central man has long swept-back hair, a red and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklaces, with his hands joined in prayer and a white cloth in his hand. The man on the left wears a white tripundra on his forehead, orange-saffron cloth and beaded necklaces with hands folded. The man on the right, with a shaved head, wears orange cloth and a beaded necklace while holding a white item over the linga. Behind them are orange and white garlands, a red-draped railing and a patterned banner.2013-07-08Outdoor photo of a large dark grey lingam being bathed on a red-tiled platform, a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal ladder-stand. The centre man, with long dark hair swept back, wears a red-and-orange shawl, red flower garlands, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a white conch shell to pour abhishekam. The man on the left presses palms together in prayer with a white tripundra on his forehead, and the man on the right, shaved-headed, watches. Red and white bunting and pink flower strings decorate the background fence and trees.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large black lingam with a dome-like form, pouring milk or white liquid over its top. A central man with long swept-back dark hair wears a red and multicoloured flower garland, a gold pendant and a rudraksha-style necklace over orange-saffron robes, and his gesture suggests he is pouring the liquid. Beside him, a bald man in orange cloth and beaded necklaces stands on a metal scaffold, and another shaved-headed attendant in orange stands behind. A thick multicoloured flower garland drapes down the lingam, which is surrounded by red and white bunting and an orange-and-white fenced area on a red athletic track.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large black Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk poured from a white vessel at an outdoor abhishekam. A striped multicolour garland of marigolds and flowers wraps the lingam. Three saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase around it: a bare-chested priest with a white tripundra on his forehead and a rudraksha mala holds his hands together, a priest in a red-and-gold shawl with a garland and mala pours the milk, and a third priest in an orange robe stands behind. Metal railings with red and orange flower garlands surround the platform, and red steps and a banner with white and blue patterns fill the background.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large dark grey Shiva lingam is being bathed with milk poured from a white vessel held by a man standing on a metal step ladder. The lingam is draped with a long garland of red, orange, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. The pourer wears an orange-saffron dhoti, a red-and-saffron rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, bangles and a tilak, with long dark hair. Beside him, a bald priest in saffron cloth with white forehead markings stands on the ladder, and another saffron-clad priest with a gold chain stands at the right. A seated priest in orange clothing sits at the lower left. Behind them, red and orange floral strings decorate a white tent and metal railings, with red-carpeted tiered steps and green trees in the background.2013-07-08Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black stone Shiva lingam wrapped in a multicoloured garland of red, orange, yellow, white and purple flowers. A woman in an orange-brown sari with long dark hair, red flower garlands, rudraksha mala and gold necklace pours white liquid from a white vessel over the lingam. Beside her, two men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, one with shaved head and tilak, stand on a metal railing platform with their hands joined in prayer. Colourful painted pillars and a red canopy appear in the background.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08