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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.

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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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-style pitha base, set on a dark pedestal in front of red-painted stepped seating. Behind it, rows of similar black lingams stand on the steps. The lingam is smooth and polished with a faint ring etched near its middle. A small rectangular plaque on the pedestal reads 'Installed by A. Sarala Rathinavalli M. Achuthan Chennai'. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of a large polished black stone Shiva lingam standing on a layered black yoni-peetha base set on a grey stone platform. Behind it are red tiered steps, and a row of similar black stone lingams is visible at the top edge. A small white plaque on the base reads in English that it was installed by named donors from Bangalore. 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12A large black stone Shiva lingam with a polished cylindrical shaft rises from a stepped yoni base on a dark square plinth. In front of the base, a small white plaque with red border lists donors. Behind it, rows of smaller black lingams on red-brick steps recede into the background. 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 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 with a yoni-shaped base stands outdoors on a dark granite plinth in front of a red brick wall. A small brass-toned plaque on the plinth reads installed by Sivananthan, Leeladevy & family, Paramesvaran, Gnani & family, Canada. Two other black stone lingams with bases are partly visible at the left and right edges. No people are visible.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.2010-02-12