A photograph of a polished black stone Shiva lingam resting on a layered yoni-style pedestal, set on a dark granite base. Behind it are red-painted steps with white edging. A small white plaque on the base reads installed by Sophia Kehau Keller, Seatle. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a polished black stone Shiva lingam resting on a layered yoni-style pedestal, set on a dark granite base. Behind it are red-painted steps with white edging. A small white plaque on the base reads installed by Sophia Kehau Keller, Seatle. No people are visible.

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