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A photograph of a single large black polished stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-style pedestal base, set on a grey stone plinth. Behind it, rows of smaller black lingams with octagonal bases stand on red-painted tiered steps. A small silver plaque at the base reads that it was installed by a family from Mumbai. Pink and red tealight-style lamps line the bottom edge. No people are visible; the lingam is a stone murti.

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Outdoor photo of a row of black stone lingams on pedestals set against a red brick wall. The foreground lingam, with its polished dark stone shaft and lotus-carved yoni base, is the main subject, and a small rectangular brass plaque sits on the base. Behind it, similar black lingams stand in tiers. No people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a single black stone Shiva lingam resting on a carved yoni-style base with lotus-petal moulding, set on a dark granite plinth in front of rows of identical smaller lingams on red-painted steps. A small white placard on the plinth bears printed installer names. Pink and white flower garlands or offerings sit at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-shaped pedestal, set on a grey base in front of rows of smaller black lingams on red-tiled steps. A small white placard in front reads INSTALLED BY A DEVOTEE CHENNAI. No people are visible; the lingams are installed deity murtis.2010-02-12A large black stone shivalinga stands on a square black granite base with a lotus-petal moulded pedestal, in front of a red brick wall. Behind it rows of smaller black lingams sit on matching pedestals in a stepped arrangement. A small plaque on the base carries engraved installation credits. No people are visible.2010-02-12A large black stone Shiva lingam with a rounded top and a carved tripundra-like marking stands on a lotus-carved yoni-pitha base on a dark stone plinth. Behind it, rows of smaller black lingams on matching pitha bases are arranged on red brick steps. A grey plaque on the plinth is engraved with installation credits. No people are visible.2010-02-12A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a square dark plinth at center. A small carved tilak-like mark decorates the upper shaft. Behind it rows of smaller black lingams on round pedestals line a tiered red brick wall. A small rectangular plaque on the plinth front records donors' names. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-12A photograph of a polished black stone Shiva lingam set on a yoni-pitha base, standing on a grey stone platform in an outdoor row of similar lingams. Behind it are multiple smaller black lingams with carved tiered pedestals against a red-painted wall. A small rectangular plaque on the platform front names the donors. No people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a large black polished stone Shiva lingam set on a layered black yoni pedestal, standing in the foreground. Behind it, rows of smaller black lingams on tiered black pedestals line red-painted steps. A small plaque on the base reads installed by the donors. No people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a single large black stone lingam on a layered black yoni pedestal, standing in front of a row of many smaller black lingams on tiered red-painted platforms. A small silver plaque at the base reads installed by Donthi Bhagwan Reddy, Donthi Supraja Reddy, Donthi Meghana Reddy, Donthi Vikas Reddy, India. A string of pink and red beads lies along the bottom edge. No people are visible.2010-02-12A close view of a black polished stone Shiva lingam on a round yoni-style pedestal, one of many similar lingams arranged in rows on red brick steps outdoors. The lingam has a rounded top and a faint carved line and marking on its shaft. The base has a scalloped lotus-petal moulding and a grey stone plinth in front. A small engraved plaque on the plinth reads 'Installed by Kapil Shukla, Jagruti Shukla, Minaxi Shukla, Mahesh Shukla, USA'. No people are visible.2010-02-12Close-up photograph of a polished black stone shivalinga standing on a layered black yoni-peetha base, set in front of rows of smaller black lingams on red-painted tiered steps. A small brass-toned plaque at the base reads that it was installed by Pranav, Jyoti, Rhusheet Patel, USA. No people are visible. Sunlight glints off the wet-looking stone surfaces.2010-02-12A photograph of a large black granite Shiva lingam on a tiered yoni-pitha base, set outdoors before a red brick wall with rows of smaller lingams on pedestals behind it. A small plaque on the square black stone plinth reads as an installation dedication. A white metal railing runs along the right edge and the ground is pale concrete. No people are visible.2010-02-12