A 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. - Nithyanandapedia

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A 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.

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A dark polished stone Shiva lingam with its layered lotus-petal yoni base stands on a grey stone plinth against a red brick step wall. A small white plaque with red border on the plinth reads that it was installed by Ma Ananda Aseemita and Sri Ananda Arpita, USA.

A dark black stone Shiva lingam stands on a tiered black yoni pedestal set on a square plinth, against a red brick wall. A small brass plaque on the plinth reads installed by A.N. Krishnan, Geetha Ranjani & Rishi, USA. No people are visible in the scene.

A dark polished stone Shiva linga stands on a matching black yoni-peetha base set against a red brick wall with steps. A small brass-toned plaque on the granite pedestal reads installed by the donors, and a carved trident-like mark is visible on the linga's face. A white metal railing runs at the right edge. No people are present.

A 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.

A photograph of a single black stone Shiva lingam standing on a layered black yoni-peetha base, set on a dark rectangular platform. Behind it rows of smaller black lingams on pedestals stand against a red-painted brick wall in bright daylight. A small white metal plaque on the platform reads installed by Nadapriyananda, Aruna, Sneha, Skanda, USA. Along the bottom edge a strip of white cloth with pink wicks or lamps is laid out as offerings. No people are visible.

A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base, set on a stone plinth against a red-brick stepped wall with a row of small white decorations along the top. A small brass-framed plaque on the plinth reads that it was installed by a named group of donors from Ohio. No people are visible.

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.

A photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base, set on a dark square plinth against a red stepped wall with white metal railing at the left. No people are visible. A small rectangular brass-toned plaque on the plinth reads that it was installed by Ma Ananda Kamaa & Family, USA.

A 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.

A 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.

A photograph of a polished black stone Shiva lingam resting on a layered yoni-pitha base set on a grey stone plinth against a red brick wall. No people are visible. A small brass-edged plaque on the plinth reads 'INSTALLED BY B. SWAMINATHAN N.SUMITHRA S.VAINAVI USA', naming the donors who installed the lingam. The lingam is a plain cylindrical form with a single incised band near its middle, and the base has carved lotus-petal bands.

A 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.