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August 06 2009

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A photograph of a vast outdoor field of rows of identical black Shiva lingams, each draped in a white cloth with an orange-and-white border and set on a white-painted square base, arranged on a concrete platform. A rudraksha mala hangs on the nearest lingam in the foreground. At the far right a decorated stage with a red-and-white canopy and a screen stands beside a white pavilion, with green hills and trees behind. A single white-clad person stands near the far left edge.2009-08-05Night photograph of a large outdoor gathering in which hundreds of seated figures in white dhoti-style cloth with orange-red borders wear tall black cylindrical headwear and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, arranged in dense rows on a paved ground. Strings of lights and small bulbs hang overhead, and a lit building with red-trimmed decorations stands at the upper right behind a fence.2009-08-03August 06 20092009-08-06Outdoors under a bright blue sky with scattered trees, a man in a saffron-orange robe and sleeveless orange top stands at right, smiling and looking down toward rows of black stone lingams. Hundreds of black Shiva lingams sit on white cloth-wrapped bases in long rows across red earth, some garlanded with flowers and red cords. A white tent edge and wooden posts with red string frame the left side, with a fence and palm trees behind. The scene suggests an abhishekam or lingam installation display.2008-10-19January 08 20102010-01-08April 17 20112011-04-17August 06 20092009-08-06May 05 20152015-05-05 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large array of black stone Shiva lingams arranged in rows on a paved courtyard, each draped with white cloth bordered in orange and green and many decorated with yellow marigold garlands. A prominent central lingam wears a white and orange cloth and a white flower garland with red accents. Several people in white dhotis and shirts, some in sarees and salwar, move among the rows, some holding flowers. Behind them is an orange-roofed building, banana trees, colourful bunting and a wooded hill. The scene suggests a lingam abhishekam ritual set-up. Approximately 25 people are visible.2010-12-29Outdoor photograph of a large ritual gathering on a paved ground. Rows of white-clad devotees, most wearing white dhotis and shawls, sit facing forward, each before a black Shiva lingam set on a white base. Behind the rows, a line of people in saffron and orange robes and white garments stands behind a bamboo barrier. Two decorative umbrellas with red, orange and yellow panels rise above the crowd, and red and saffron flags fly from poles against a pale sky with trees at left.2008-05-19December 08 20112011-12-08December 19 20112011-12-19