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February 13 2013

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A photograph of a rough, square-cut grey stone block standing in a shallow metal basin of water. Red painted lines mark the top face of the stone, and marigold and red flower petals float on the water. Several dark coins lie submerged on the basin's floor. No people are visible in the frame.2013-02-13A photograph of a large round metal basin filled with water, containing a rough stone block of sandy brown colour. Many silver coins rest on the bottom of the basin around the stone, and sunlight reflects off the water. Edges of colourful cloth and a red brick appear at the frame borders. No people are visible.2013-02-14October 04 20142014-10-04Close view of a dark, wet stone lingam with water droplets on its rounded top. A single red rose sits on it beside a small silver-toned offering, possibly a silver bilva leaf or ornament, with water streaming across the surface from the upper right. Blurred background, no people visible.2013-06-10A photograph of a brass round tray filled with water in which a rough, weathered stone lingam-like object rests, adorned with a white jasmine garland and scattered pink, white, yellow and orange flowers. Two people in white traditional clothing stand at the tray's edges, with only their feet and lower legs and a hand visible. Two ornate brass handles are visible on either side of the tray on a pale marble floor.2009-08-08Close-up photograph of a brown, fibrous coconut set in a polished silver bowl, decorated with red and orange roses and green leaves. The coconut has a rough, dusty turmeric-coloured husk. No people are visible. The background is dark and blurred.2011-09-09A photograph of a smooth, egg-shaped grey-brown Shiva lingam standing in a circular concrete yoni-pitha basin filled with water. A thin stream of liquid pours down onto the top of the lingam. Behind it are weathered concrete and stone walls, dry straw, and a small brass pot with incense sticks on a blue-and-white tiled ledge at the upper left.2007-04-20December 19 20162016-12-19Close view of a wet dark granite floor with white jasmine flowers and a few red and orange petals floating on shallow water. The flowers are scattered around a reflective pool, and a dark polished stone ledge runs along the top edge. No people are visible. The scene suggests a temple offering area after an abhishekam or puja.2007-09-24July 10 20082008-07-10December 19 20102010-12-19A close view of a Shivling abhishekam in a large round brass or copper basin. A silver-toned yoni-pitha base holds a dark black stone linga surrounded by orange marigold petals, green leaves and scattered red rose petals. The liquid pooled in the basin is amber-coloured. A dark metal vessel with a handle sits at the left edge, and red fabric is visible at the top right. No people are visible in the frame.2014-01-23