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April 23 20122012-04-23November 26 20122012-11-26A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam set in a black yoni-pitha base on a grey stone platform, outdoors. White jasmine garlands drape over the base and around the lingam, with red roses and orange-yellow marigold flowers placed among them. Scattered petals lie on the ground around the stone. No people are visible.2009-12-16Photo 11687426A photograph of an outdoor Shiva lingam set on a stone platform, dressed in orange and gold cloth and draped with several strands of brown rudraksha malas and white beaded necklaces. Marigold garlands in white and yellow and red rose petals surround the base, with a dry leaf and pink flower near the top. No people are visible; a stone trough and bare ground sit behind the shrine, indicating an open-air temple setting.2014-02-02Close photo of a dark stone Shiva lingam on a black stone yoni pedestal, decorated with garlands of white jasmine-style flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves, draped in long swags around the base. A pale vertical mark, possibly sandal or kumkum, appears on the lingam. No people are visible; the background is a blurred brown stone wall.2013-05-20August 07 20132013-08-07October 03 20132013-10-03December 31 20102010-12-31A small black Shiva lingam on a grey stone platform, draped with a red and orange cloth at its top and wrapped in a white cloth with a red-bordered edge. It is garlanded with a thick yellow marigold garland and a strand of brown rudraksha beads hangs across its base. Blurred red and brown background suggests an outdoor setting. No people are visible.2016-12-07A close view of a dark stone lingam, Shiva's aniconic form, wrapped with a white cloth and decorated with an abundance of flower garlands. Red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine and purple blossoms surround the base, with green leaves scattered among them. Rudraksha and wooden beads drape over the lingam, and a green cloth and orange cloth are arranged at its base. Small dried herbs and flower petals lie on the stone platform. No people are visible.2013-07-04Close outdoor photograph of a small black stone lingam, a Shiva linga, resting on a grey stone slab. The lingam is draped with a red-and-orange cloth wrapped around its top, a yellow marigold garland, and a dark brown rudraksha mala. A white cloth with a red-and-gold bordered edge lies beneath it. A blurred red wall and autumn foliage form the background. No people are visible.2016-12-07