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June 09 2009

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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a grey upper section and a yoni-shaped base stands on a floating black platform in a pool of water. The lingam is garlanded with a flower garland and a strand of marigolds and red tassels wraps the base. Water spouts from the yoni spout and streams down around the lingam. Tiered red and white steps rise behind, where several people sit and stand watching, a few in white clothes and one holding a pink umbrella. A decorated canopy with red and orange flags stands at the left edge. The scene looks like an outdoor consecration at a water tank with a rocky hillside behind.2009-06-09December 22 20102010-12-22October 17 20102010-10-17A large black Shivling stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal outdoors, draped with a multicoloured flower garland and streams of white liquid pouring from the spout during abhishekam. Two or three priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one pouring from a vessel. Behind, tiered red steps and a metal railing lead up; a row of seated devotees in white clothing fills the stands, with more seated people further left and a scattered group on the steps. Red and orange bunting decorates the back wall.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal set on a red-and-white striped platform, with water flowing from the spout. A garland of white, red and yellow flowers drapes the lingam. Behind it, tiered red stone steps rise with rows of small black lingams and saffron-robed participants seated along them. On the left, several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and platform, one holding a white cloth, with a figure in white at the base. Orange buildings and trees appear in the background.2013-06-10June 09 20092009-06-09June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalingam, decorated with white and red flower garlands and a yellow-and-red cloth band, stands on a tiered black pedestal in an open outdoor area. Jets of water spray over the lingam, and three horizontal white marks are painted on its upper shaft. A tall metal staircase rises beside it, and rows of seated people in white clothes sit on red-tiled steps behind, with a few standing figures on the upper terrace. An orange banner flutters at the left edge under a pale sky.2010-10-17July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform at the centre of the scene, draped with a garland of yellow, orange, red and green flowers and surrounded by floral chains. Water sprays in the foreground. Behind it, red stone steps rise, with many people in white dhotis and white garments standing and sitting on the steps, a man in a saffron-orange robe seated at right, and red-roofed temple structures and tents above. Oil lamps and small decorative shrines flank the base.2010-07-26A black polished stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands on a raised white and red striped platform outdoors. Water flows down over the lingam and spills from the spout of the yoni base, creating a cascade of spray. Behind it, tiered red brick steps hold rows of small pots and bowls, with a dry hillside, trees and white posts in the background.