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Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shivalinga draped with garlands of marigolds and white flowers in red, yellow, purple and white bands. A white liquid pours down the linga as a figure in a red-orange wrap and gold necklaces stands on a metal staircase above it, raising a vessel. Beside them, saffron-robed priests stand on the platform, and a crowd of devotees in white ritual clothing sits on red stone steps. A decorated chariot with gold ornamentation and horse figures is visible at upper right, with tents and flags behind.

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December 27 20132013-12-27Outdoor abhishekam at a large grey Shiva lingam decorated with marigold, orange and white garlands, set on a stepped stone platform. Two saffron-robed priests stand on a raised metal staircase platform pouring liquid from vessels over the lingam. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a red-and-orange garland stands at the top, and a shaved-headed priest in saffron cloth stands beside him. Behind them, a seated drummer and a crowd of white-clad and red-shawled devotees sit on steps under a canopy with palm trees.2013-12-27A large dark grey Shiva lingam is draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and bathed in milk or liquid running down its surface during a rudrabhishekam on a stone platform. A figure with long dark hair in an orange-red robe and ornate gold necklace stands on a raised metal platform at upper right, garlanded, holding a vessel. Other saffron-robed priests stand nearby. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white and red shawls watch from stone steps, with a red-cushioned chair and yellow umbrellas, and a decorated ratha/chariot is visible at upper left.2013-12-27A large grey Shivalinga stands on a circular base decorated with marigold and orange flower garlands, with a multicoloured floral garland draped down its side. On the raised platform beside it, a figure in a red-orange robe with a garland stands near the linga while others in saffron and orange clothing stand on the stairs and platform. Beneath, rows of white-clad devotees sit on red tiered steps, and several drummers in orange and red attire sit with large drums. A golden ratha-style canopy with hanging tassels rises above, with a crane and palm trees behind. The scene suggests abhishekam at a large outdoor shrine.2015-02-19A large dark black stone Shivalinga with a gold-toned band is draped with long garlands of marigold, purple, white and red flowers. On a raised metal staircase platform to the right, a figure in an orange-red cloth and red garland stands beside a shaved-headed priest in orange cloth, with other robed priests in orange and white below. A seated crowd of men in white dhotis and women in saris sits on red stone steps, with several drummers and musicians playing dhols and wind instruments in the lower left. The scene reads as an abhishekam ritual with puja, with the setting outdoors near a flower-decorated enclosure.2013-12-27A large black linga-shaped abhishekam stone is wrapped with garlands of marigolds in yellow and orange and strands of pink, purple and white flowers, with a gold-toned yoni-style band at its base. Behind it on a raised platform, a woman in a red sari with a gold necklace and flower garland holds a ceremonial vessel, while several shaved-headed monks in saffron-brown robes stand at the platform's rail, also garlanded. Below, a large crowd of people in white and pale clothing sits on temple steps and a tented ground, with drummers and a tent canopy overhead. The scene suggests a rudrabhishekam ritual at an outdoor temple event.2013-12-27Outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shivling standing in a water tank, with water streaming from its top and a spout down its side. The lingam is wrapped in bands of marigold and mixed-colour flower garlands, and a garland drapes around its base. Hundreds of white-clad devotees sit on red stepped seating above the water, and a few saffron-robed priests stand on a raised platform beside a yellow flower-garlanded staircase. Several people in orange robes and white dhotis are visible near the top of the lingam, and an ornate arched decoration with flowers stands behind. Festival setting with banners and trees in the background.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27Large grey Shiva lingam on a circular stone yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk and water at an outdoor abhishekam, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers draped around its shaft. On a raised metal platform at the top left, a shirtless man in white dhoti pours liquid from a vessel while others in orange robes stand nearby. Tiered red steps behind the lingam are lined with many people in white garments seated in rows at small lamps, and a plain beige wall forms the backdrop.2017-05-29December 27 20132013-12-27A large dark grey Shivalingam with a silver-banded yoni base is drenched in flowing liquid during a Rudrabhishekam, with a thick garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers draped down its side. On a metal staircase platform beside it, a man with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange cloth, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala, stands smiling, while several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes stand nearby, one holding a small metal vessel. Orange, yellow and purple marigold garlands hang on the staircase railings. Scattered on the platform are brass pots and offerings in a temple setting.2016-12-27