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A large black stone Shiva lingam in a yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk on a tall stepped scaffold. Several priests in orange-red dhotis and shawls stand on the metal staircase and platform, pouring liquid over the lingam, one holding a vessel. A garland of marigolds with red and yellow blossoms is draped over the top of the lingam. Red brick tiered seating and a row of small stone lamps sit in the background under a pale sky. Ritual abhishekam in progress.

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June 10 20132013-06-10A large dark stone yoni-peetha base holds a tall grey-white lingam wrapped with a white band and draped with a multicolored garland, as priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, performing abhishekam with a pot and pouring liquid over the lingam. Several more robed priests stand on the steps at left and in the lower area, and a red brick tiered structure rises behind.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam in a yoni-style peetha is being bathed on a raised platform. A tall silver-coloured lingam stands on top, draped with a multicoloured flower garland. Several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas climb a metal staircase with railings, some carrying vessels and pouring liquid over the lingam during abhishekam. Tiers of red seating rise in the background, with more saffron-clad people seated along the lower rows.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivling with a smooth polished grey-silver upper cylinder stands on a dark black yoni-peetha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and flowers draped in an arch behind it. White tripundra-style markings are painted on the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal scaffold staircase and platform at the left and back, some holding white cloths and vessels, apparently preparing or performing a ritual abhishekam on the Shivling. Rows of seated devotees in orange clothing fill the terrace seating behind, blurred in the distance. Trees and a red building are visible at the edges under a pale sky.2013-06-10October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesPhoto 11736258A large black stone Shivling rises from a dark square yoni-peetha base against an overcast white sky. A multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white wraps around the lingam. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold staircase with red rope railings at the top, one bare-chested priest with an ornate gold necklace near the top of the lingam, others in orange cloth beside him. A bright tent-like row of red and yellow striped fabric lies beyond the brick wall at right.2013-07-01July 08 20132013-07-08A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a dark octagonal yoni peetha pedestal outdoors. A multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, white and purple drapes over the top of the lingam, and three horizontal white stripes mark its side. A metal staircase with a red and white flower garland beside it leads up to a platform where a man in saffron-orange robes with a red garland stands with hands joined in namaskar. Several other saffron-robed figures stand on the stairs and lower level. Overcast sky above.2013-06-24June 03 20132013-06-03