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September 23 2010

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A large black stone Shivling with a smooth polished grey-silver upper cylinder stands on a dark black yoni-peetha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and flowers draped in an arch behind it. White tripundra-style markings are painted on the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal scaffold staircase and platform at the left and back, some holding white cloths and vessels, apparently preparing or performing a ritual abhishekam on the Shivling. Rows of seated devotees in orange clothing fill the terrace seating behind, blurred in the distance. Trees and a red building are visible at the edges under a pale sky.2013-06-10October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01June 10 20132013-06-10Night photograph of a very large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-style pedestal, standing in a shallow water-filled basin. Water streams down the lingam, which has horizontal white marks across its middle. Two priests in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase and railed platform beside it; one pours water from a vessel onto the top of the lingam. A third figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the base of the stairs with a white-clothed attendant. Tiered red-brown seating rises behind the basin under dark sky and a lit building.2011-10-11A large black polished Shiva linga stands on a circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a gold-and-green garland drape and silver bands. A man in an orange robe stands on a metal staircase beside the linga, touching its top. Several men in white dhotis and shawls climb or stand on the staircase and at the platform with metal vessels, while others in white sit or stand near the red-tiered steps, with water pouring down the linga's spout. Outdoor setting with trees and a cloudy sky, consistent with a linga abhishekam ritual.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam rises from a dark octagonal yoni peetha pedestal outdoors. A multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, white and purple drapes over the top of the lingam, and three horizontal white stripes mark its side. A metal staircase with a red and white flower garland beside it leads up to a platform where a man in saffron-orange robes with a red garland stands with hands joined in namaskar. Several other saffron-robed figures stand on the stairs and lower level. Overcast sky above.2013-06-24June 24 20132013-06-24October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesAugust 24 20102010-08-24 +1 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black polished lingam rises from the frame, its base wrapped in silver bands. A priest in white dhoti and shawl stands on a rusted metal scaffold platform, pouring yellow marigold flowers from both hands onto the top of the lingam. Scattered petals fall around it. A second person in an orange-saffron robe stands on the lower steps of the scaffold, partly visible at the left edge. Grey overcast sky and green trees form the background. The scene suggests abhishekam-style floral offering at a Shiva lingam.2010-09-23