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A black stone Shiva lingam stands on a matching black yoni-peetha base in a row of similar lingams against a red brick wall. The central lingam has a carved three-line tripundra mark on its upper surface. A small rectangular metal plaque on the base names the donors, and the surrounding lingams are arranged in tiers. No people are visible.

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A 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 photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam set on a square black stone base with a layered yoni-pitha. The lingam has an incised tripundra-style mark near its top. Behind it stands a tiered red brick wall with rows of smaller black lingams on pedestals, all lined up on steps. A small brass-toned plaque set into the base bears an installation inscription. 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 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 photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam set on a yoni-shaped pedestal in front of a row of smaller lingams on a red brick tiered platform. The main lingam has a carved vertical line marking and a rounded top. A small rectangular plaque on the square base reads that it was installed by Srikant Ramakrishna Ayyar, Aarya Varalaxmi Ayyar and Kapil Narayan Ayyar, Seattle. 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 single large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base, set in the foreground of rows of identical black lingams on tiered red-painted steps. A small white plaque at the base reads that it was installed by named donors from the USA. No people are visible.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.2010-02-12A photograph of a dark polished stone Shiva lingam set on a yoni-shaped pedestal base in an outdoor courtyard. Rows of similar black lingams on pedestals stand against a red brick wall behind it. A small rectangular metal plaque sits on the grey stone platform in front, listing donors. No people are visible.2010-02-12A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam installed on a square dark granite base in an outdoor courtyard. The lingam has a smooth cylindrical top with a carved tripundra-like marking and a layered yoni-pitha base with carved petal bands. Behind it, a row of smaller black lingams on tiered pedestals stands against a red brick wall. A small silver plaque on the granite base is inscribed with installer names. No people are visible.2010-02-12A black stone Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base in an outdoor garden setting, with a row of similar lingams on tiered red brick steps behind it. A small rectangular white plaque on the base reads installed by named donors. Several other black lingams on pedestals flank it, and the scene is empty of people.2010-02-12A large black polished stone Shivalingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base in the foreground, with a dark rim and lotus-petal carved lower tier. Behind it, rows of smaller black lingams on black pitha bases are arranged on red-painted stepped tiers. A small rectangular plaque at the base reads that the lingam was installed by Lakshminarayana Malladi, Lalithamba Malladi, Nithyananda Charana, USA. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-12