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June 10 2013

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Close-up photograph of a decorative silver plaque with embossed scrollwork and geometric patterns, fixed in three horizontal bands with a round silver disc at centre, mounted on a dark grey textured surface. A colourful garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers hangs at the left edge beside a metal frame. No people are visible; the image shows a ceremonial silver ornament, possibly part of a shrine or temple fixture.2013-06-24July 29 20132013-07-29September 15 20142014-09-15December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesA large dark cylindrical linga is being bathed by flowing water during an abhishekam. Its upper surface shows streams of liquid running down. Silver plates with embossed floral and scroll patterns, with a round silver disc at the centre, are fixed to the front of the linga. A garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers wraps the pillar on both sides. At upper left a metal scaffold platform with railing stands beside it, and foliage appears at lower left. No people are visible.2013-07-29Close view of a tall black polished lingam, a Shiva linga, adorned with a silver band of engraved bands and a small round silver knob at its centre, with a red, yellow and white flower garland draped down its left side. Behind it stands a tiered wall of potted green plants, and steps lead up at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.2014-08-11September 15 20142014-09-15A large dark grey stone shivalinga is the main subject, its surface glistening with water poured over it. Three silver bands with engraved patterns and a small silver disc wrap its base, and a garland of yellow and red marigold flowers circles its top edge. In the upper right, partially visible people in white and orange clothing sit on a raised platform behind metal railings, holding brass vessels during the abhishekam ritual.2014-09-08February 27 20142014-02-27September 08 20142014-09-08A photograph of a large black linga with a vertical sheen, its upper band decorated with a silver-white patterned strip and a central circular silver disc. Three ornate gold-and-silver studded shield-like decorations with red and green garland edging are placed at its base. Above, a metal staircase and a corner of a gold kalasha are visible at left. Behind the structure, unfinished concrete buildings with bamboo scaffolding and two workers on top are visible. No people are seated before the linga in the foreground; no a person candidate is visible.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 28 20132013-10-28