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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-style pedestal stands on a dark square base in front of red-painted stone steps. A small brass plaque on the base is engraved with a dedication naming Nirmala Sharma and family members. No people are visible; the lingam is the central subject, with other stone lingam pedestals partially visible at the edges.

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A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-shaped base, displayed outdoors in front of a tiered red brick wall. Several other black stone lingams stand on plinths along the upper steps, and a strip of coloured string or flags hangs across the top of the wall. No people are visible.2010-02-12A large polished black stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base stands on a dark square plinth in front of tiered red-painted steps. Strings of small colored beads and a tattered cloth thread run along the steps behind it, and more black lingams sit on the upper tier. A small brass-plated plaque on the plinth is inscribed with a dedication to a donor from New Zealand. No people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the scene.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 black stone Shiva lingam installed on a black stone yoni pedestal in an outdoor courtyard, set against a red brick wall with stepped courses. The lingam has a carved ornamental design near its base, and a small rectangular plaque on the pedestal's front reads the installation credit. Other black stone pedestals are partly visible at the left and right edges. No people are present.2010-02-12A black stone Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base on a square stone plinth, set before a red brick stepped wall. A small white plaque on the plinth reads that it was installed by named donors from Singapore. Other black stone lingam bases are partly visible at the left and right edges. No people are visible.2010-02-12A black stone Shiva lingam with a carved tripundra-style mark stands on a layered black yoni-pitha base set on a dark stone platform in an outdoor setting. A red brick stepped wall forms the background. A small plaque on the base reads installed by four named donors. No people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped pedestal set on a grey stone base in an outdoor setting. The lingam has a carved upward flame or trident-like motif on its upper shaft. Behind it stands a red brick wall with stepped courses. A small rectangular brass-toned plaque on the base reads installed by Ainapurapu Family and Machiraju Family, USA. No people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam set on a tiered black yoni-pitha base, standing on a grey stone plinth against a red brick step wall. No people are visible. A small rectangular plaque on the plinth states the lingam was installed by donors from the USA.2010-02-12A dark polished stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base stands on a pale stone platform in front of red-painted stepped brick or concrete steps. A thin metal pipe runs down the left side of the base. A small brass plaque on the platform reads that it was installed by Dr. Ramamurthy, Dhana Lakshmi, Vr. Ramesh and Vr. Aadhithyaa, Chennai. No people are visible; the lingam is the sole focus, with a few faded marigold or flower petals on the steps behind it.2010-02-12A black stone Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-shaped pedestal base with a scalloped rim, set on a dark stone platform in an outdoor courtyard. The lingam has an engraved tripundra-like marking on its upper shaft. Behind it is a red brick wall, and other lingams on pedestals are partly visible at the left and right edges. A small rectangular brass plaque on the platform base lists the donors who installed the lingam. No people are visible.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 dark polished stone Shiva lingam stands on a multi-tiered black yoni-pitha base set on a grey plinth against a red brick wall. A brass-coloured plaque on the plinth is inscribed with the installers' names.2010-02-12