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April 03 2008

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Night photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam on a white-draped platform, wrapped in white and pink flower garlands with green leaves and a silver ornament at its base. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow sash and rudraksha mala stands at the right, hands raised in ritual gesture. Offerings sit in front: a brass plate of golden grains, a round brown sweet, and a plate of white powder with a small oil lamp. Bamboo fronds hang at the top right against a dark background.2008-07-30A photo at night of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated with garlands of white jasmine, pink and red flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves, with a silver yoni-shaped base and a silver ornament at its front. A small silver vessel sits on the lingam, and a thin green branch is raised above it. At the right edge, a man in a white dhoti and shawl, with white tilak marks on his forehead, stands beside the lingam, partially visible. Petals scatter the stone platform, and a white cloth drapes the base.2008-04-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of an outdoor puja scene with rows of black stone lingams draped in white cloth with gold-bordered edges and wrapped with marigold and red flower garlands. In the foreground a golden ornamented stand holds a silver pot, a white conch shell, a red apple, white jasmine and other flowers, a silver ritual spoon and an orange-and-gold cloth.2011-04-17A photograph at night of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a carved face-like upper form, dressed with white jasmine garlands, pink and red flower garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves. A silver ornament and a silver-rimmed green centre piece sit on its front, with a gold chain and a white dhoti-style cloth with gold border draped at its base. Scattered pink petals lie on a white stone platform. No people are visible. Background shows dark surroundings and a few light points.2008-04-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated with white and pink flower garlands, a silver-toned necklace and green leaves, with a bamboo sprig draped across it. A man seen from behind in an orange robe with a maroon border holds a small gold-coloured vessel raised in one hand while touching the lingam with the other. Dark background with a single tube light overhead.2008-07-30 +1 copiesNovember 10 20112011-11-10Night photograph of a stone Nandi bull statue draped in white cloth with gold borders and garlanded with pink, white and green flowers, its face adorned with a flower crown. A man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left holding a brass lamp or puja vessel beside a lit oil flame on the base. Behind him, a person in white dhoti with a yellow sash stands near a yellow notice board. Pink flower petals are scattered across the stone platform in the foreground. This appears to be a Nandi abhishekam or puja ritual at night, with the bull statue as the focus.2008-04-03 +1 copiesA black stone Shiva linga on a raised marble platform is decorated with a white and orange flower garland and pink flower strands, with a rudraksha-style bead ornament and a gold cloth draped behind. In front, brass and steel plates hold offerings of cooked rice, yellow dal, sliced orange fruit, a small copper cup, and a brass aarti lamp with a handle. Pink and purple flower petals are scattered on the platform. At right, the bare legs and white dhoti with a golden border of a standing priest are visible, and a brass thali sits on a side table. Oil lamps, plates of food and offerings suggest a puja setting, and no faces are visible.2024-06-19December 26 20122012-12-26December 30 20132013-12-30April 03 20082008-04-03 +1 copiesA large black stone Nandi bull statue sits on a white raised plinth at night, draped with a white silk cloth with gold borders and decorated with white jasmine garlands, pink and red flower strands, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Pink flower petals are scattered on the ground around the base. A silver-toned ornament sits on its neck and a gold chain runs along its head. No people are visible; a red-and-orange cloth and a tent edge appear in the dim background.2008-04-03 +1 copies