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A large dark stone Shiva lingam on a black yoni pedestal is being bathed with white milk, which runs down the lingam and out the spout onto the stone platform. A long garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers hangs around the lingam. Behind, red-brick steps rise, and a man in a red garment with a garland stands at the top of the lingam with two other men in orange and white near him; a seated figure in orange sits on a cloth at the left. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual outdoors.

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A large black stone Shivling on a black yoni-pitha base stands in an outdoor courtyard, being bathed with milky white liquid that streams down the spout onto the pavement. A multicolored flower garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple blooms drapes the lingam. Behind it, a man in a red and gold garment with a beaded necklace stands on red steps, with two more priests in orange and white partly visible at the top corners, and a seated figure in orange robes sits on a low platform at left. A red building and white railings sit in the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam on a black carved yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk or water that flows over the spout and down to the floor. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind it, on red stone steps, a seated figure in orange robes with a mala sits on an orange cloth beside a small offering table. Three men in orange and red clothing with rudraksha malas stand at the top of the steps, two with hands folded. A white-clad person is at the right edge.2013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam on a black yoni pedestal, outdoors in front of red-brick steps, with milk or water flowing from the spout of the yoni. A multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple blossoms wraps the lingam. Behind it, a man in an orange-red robe with a flower garland stands at the top of the steps, and a seated priest in orange clothing sits on a raised platform with brass vessels. A small figure in white is visible at the lower right by the steps, and a few distant people stand near a fence at the back. Red-brick buildings and a flagpole with a banner appear behind.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling on a round black yoni-peetha base is the central subject, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Milk or water pours from the spout of the peetha onto the platform. Behind it, red-tiled tiered steps lead up to a building. On the left of the steps, a small group of seated people in light clothing watches. Near the Shivling, a figure in a red-and-white garment and a robed figure stand performing abhishekam. A small seated deity murti sits on an orange cloth to the left, beside brass items and offerings. Three seated people appear on the left, and several more sit farther back.2013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a black yoni pedestal, with a milky white liquid. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers drapes around the lingam. Several robed figures in saffron and orange stand on a metal scaffold beside it, one in the upper centre wearing a red-and-white garland and holding an offering. Behind them, red steps, a red-and-green pillar and trees are visible. Petals scattered on the pedestal.2013-06-17July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam of a large dark black stone Shiva lingam on a matching yoni-pitha base. Milky white liquid streams down the lingam's surface, and a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, white and purple flowers wraps its shaft. Silver plates are attached to the lingam's front. A metal staircase leads up beside it, where a man in a saffron-orange robe stands on the platform and a bald priest in orange robes works nearby. A standing figure in a red-orange shawl with a long garland holds an object at the top of the lingam. Red-painted steps and a white railing form the backdrop, with trees and a small building beyond.2013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black yoni-pitha base stands in an outdoor courtyard, with white milk or liquid pouring down its surface and spout onto the pedestal. A multicolour flower garland of red, yellow, green and white blooms drapes over the lingam's upper part. Behind it, orange-clad priests stand at the top of red stone steps, one in white forehead markings and a mala, and another man in a saffron robe sits to the left near a small offering with a red cushion. Two seated devotees in the background are on the steps at left.2013-06-10