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Large black stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base stands in a water-filled courtyard, decorated with a multicolored flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand and perform a ritual, one pouring or offering something over the lingam. Behind them, a tiered red-brick ghat-like terrace holds more orange-clad figures, and trees and palms rise beyond. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam at a monumental lingam.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands on a black yoni-pitha base in a water-filled basin, decorated with a multicolored flower garland in red, yellow, white and green. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, one pouring or offering something onto the lingam from above; another wears a white forehead marking and rudraksha beads. Behind them stands a red brick tiered structure with more saffron-robed figures seated in rows. A tree and open sky are visible at the right.2013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam rises from a circular yoni-pitha base in a water-filled tank, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow, purple and green. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold beside it, one pouring from a vessel toward the lingam, with a second priest in orange holding a pot nearby. Behind, rows of orange-clad people sit on red brick tiered steps beside a large tree, indicating an abhishekam ritual at an outdoor temple tank.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivling rises from a black lotus-patterned yoni pedestal standing in water, garlanded with a multicolour flower chain of red, white, yellow and purple blooms. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas pour liquid over the lingam, one holding a vessel. Red-brick steps with small oil lamps and a green tree form the backdrop, with a few more saffron-robed people and a white-clad figure visible in the distance.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in water on a dark circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red flowers arching over its top. Behind it, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a ceremonial necklace stands on a metal railing platform with hands folded in prayer, while another priest in orange garments with a shaved head stands beside him and a third kneels on the platform. Red stepped ghats and small lamps line the water's edge, and a few more robed attendants stand in the background near the steps under a grey sky.2013-06-03June 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands in shallow water, its base reflected below, with a garland of marigolds in yellow, white, red and purple draped around the upper shaft. Several men in saffron-orange and red robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it; one holds a tray and another stands at the top with a rudraksha mala. Red-brick tiered steps behind hold more robed monks in orange and maroon, and a tree and grey sky complete the scene.2013-06-03