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A large black stone Shivalingam on a yoni pedestal stands in a shallow water pool before red-brick tiered steps lined with red flags. A saffron-robed figure stands on a high steel-railed platform beside the lingam, while several men in white dhotis and orange cloth stand in the water near the base, some holding long poles with flags. A garland of flowers is draped around the lingam. Water sprays in the air above the lingam under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.2016-09-19September 19 20162016-09-19 +1 copiesPhoto 11705314October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22 +4 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base stands in an open outdoor courtyard, with three gold-and-multicolour garlands draped across its front and white horizontal tripundra markings on the lingam. Behind it, a tiered red-and-black stone seating area is visible, and a metal staircase with a platform on the left holds several priests in white dhotis and a man in an orange robe at the top, who appears to be performing a ritual gesture. A partly built concrete structure rises in the background. A shallow pool of water surrounds the base. Priests are pouring or performing abhishekam-style rites on the linga.2010-10-22 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesPhoto 11729289A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a yoni-peetha base on a square platform in a green-tinted water tank, with a flower garland of yellow, red and white blooms draped over its upper section and water flowing from the spout. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase beside the linga, performing abhishekam. Seated devotees in colourful saris and salwars line the red tiered steps along the tank's edge.2013-11-04June 05 20132013-06-05A large black stone Shiva lingam with a broad black yoni-pitha base stands before a red and white striped backdrop, decorated with garlands of white, yellow and orange flowers. Several people in saffron-orange robes perform ritual abhishekam at the base, one standing figure in a long orange garment holds a vessel and pours liquid over the lingam. Beside them, a decorated palanquin-like structure is adorned with yellow and white flower garlands and purple blooms. Devotees in white and light clothing stand along the edge in the foreground, with trees and an overcast sky behind. +1 copies