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A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large dark black stone lingam encircled by an arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and green. On a raised metal platform, a figure with long dark hair wears a red-brown ochre dhoti and shawl, a red garland and gold bangles, holding a lit oil lamp or aarti tray and smiling. Beside him stand several shaven-headed priests in ochre robes with white tilaka, one with palms joined in namaskar. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with windows and red draped banners. Bottom right shows an orange-robed devotee.

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Outdoor ritual photo on a raised metal platform beside a large black stone lingam decorated with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers and a silver yoni-base band. A figure in orange ochre robes and rudraksha-style beads stands at the front holding a lit oil lamp with flame and smoke, while several other priests in orange and saffron dhotis, some with white tilak marks and bare upper bodies, stand behind on the platform, one holding a brass vessel. Plain white sky and brick buildings are visible in the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black Shiva lingam draped with a colourful garland arc of marigolds and flowers in yellow, red, purple, green and white. A person in a rust-orange robe with long dark hair and a red-and-white flower garland stands on a raised metal platform, holding a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward the lingam while a second robed figure with a shaved head and white tilak stands behind. Red building facade and window grilles are in the background.2013-07-22July 01 20132013-07-01July 29 20132013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large dark Shivling with a multicoloured flower garland arching over its top and a silver horizontal tripundra band across its front. Several saffron-robed men in orange garments with rudraksha and beaded necklaces stand on a white metal scaffold staircase beside it. The man at the top, with long dark hair and a red garland, holds small cups or vessels. Other saffron-robed men, some with shaved heads, stand nearby, one holding a white cloth. A red brick building and grey sky form the background.2013-06-17July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a large black Shivalinga decorated with a colourful flower garland in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with silver bands across its base. On a metal scaffold staircase at left, several saffron-robed men stand and climb; one in a saffron robe and rudraksha mala holds a small vessel and pours from it, while another in orange holds a bowl. Long-haired figure at upper centre wears an orange shawl and garland. Grey sky and a concrete building in the background suggest an outdoor abhishekam ritual.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large black Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra band and a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers arched over its top is the central subject. On a raised metal platform beside it, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand; the foremost man with long dark hair and a gold-toned necklace holds a lit oil lamp toward the lingam, with smoke rising. Other men in orange and gold garments, some with rudraksha-style necklaces, stand on the steps and platform around him. A concrete building and pale sky form the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17November 06 20132013-11-06A large dark black Shivalinga is adorned with a flower garland in red, yellow, purple, white and green, and horizontal silver tripundra bands across its front. On a white metal staircase platform beside it, three priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand in ritual posture; the foremost has a long dark-haired figure with hands joined in namaskar and a red-and-white flower garland, while a shaved-headed priest in orange with white tilak holds a brass vessel and another stands behind. The grey sky and a red building with a water tank form the backdrop.2013-06-17