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Outdoor abhishekam at a large polished grey lingam with a white tripundra-style marking and a floral garland of red, yellow, white and green blossoms draped over its top. Water streams down the lingam onto a dark stone yoni-peetham base. Two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal platform scaffold at left, one holding a white object, with a third person partly visible beside them. The scene is bright and open against a white sky.

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A large grey Shivalinga is adorned with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers arching over its top, with white horizontal tripundra lines marked across its front. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with rudraksha-style beads stands on a white railed platform at upper left, extending his arm and pouring liquid over the linga, with water running down its surface. Two other figures in orange clothing are partly visible at the left edge. The scene is an abhishekam on a tall linga against a plain white sky. a person cues are limited to the orange attire and beaded necklace, so identity remains uncertain.2013-06-10A large dark black Shiva lingam stands in the foreground, decorated with a horizontal silver band with three silver stripes and a central silver disc, and an arch of marigold-like garlands in red, yellow, green and white framing its top. On a raised metal platform at the upper left, three men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand together; the man in front, with long dark hair and a ceremonial gold-and-beaded necklace, holds a small oil lamp toward the lingam, while the two men behind him in orange, one with a shaved head, attend him. A plain sky and a red-orange building wall form the background.2013-06-10July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large dark grey Shiva lingam with a silver band-and-disc yoni-pattern front is draped in a garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers arching over its top. Water or milk streams down its surface. Two men in saffron-red robes stand on a metal railed platform at left, one bald and holding a white vessel, the other with long dark hair, a flower garland and a white shell-like offering, appearing to perform abhishekam. A red building and grey sky form the backdrop.2013-06-17June 10 20132013-06-10Outdoor photo of a large blue-grey Shiva lingam with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blooms arched over its top, with white ash or sandalwood bands across its front. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised metal platform with railings at left, one pouring from a white vessel and the other holding a small cup or bowl. The one on the right wears a red-and-white floral garland and a long-sleeved wrap. A red multi-storey building and a pale sky form the backdrop.2013-06-17A large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam stands on a black base, wrapped in a garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers and fitted with silver horizontal tripundra bands with a central circular ornament. Water or milk streams down its surface. On a metal platform at left, two men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand; the foreground figure with long dark hair and a red-beaded necklace pours a white offering from a bag onto the lingam, while a bald man in orange garments and white forearm markings watches nearby.2013-06-17June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor photograph of a large dark black stone lingam with three horizontal silver bands and a central silver disc, draped in a multicolored garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers arching over its top. Two figures stand on a raised metal platform at the left wearing saffron-orange robes with gold borders; the foremost, with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holds an oil lamp with a visible flame toward the lingam, while a second attendant in orange stands beside him. A bare-chested attendant with white markings on the arm is also visible. Behind them are an orange-painted wall and a pale sky.2013-06-10A large black Shivling with three horizontal white bands and a central white dot stands on a black yoni-peetha base, encircled by a garland of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. On a white metal staircase and platform at left, three men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand; the man at front, with long dark hair and a red-orange garland, holds a small lamp or cup aloft. Red-orange buildings and trees appear behind, under a pale sky.2013-06-17June 03 20132013-06-03A large dark grey Shivalinga stands with a white tripundra-style horizontal marking across its front and is encircled by an arch of multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white. On a raised metal platform at left, a man with long dark hair wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl with a red and white flower garland around his neck, holding a small metal object in one hand. Behind him, partially visible, are other figures in orange-red robes. The sky above is overcast white.2013-06-17