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November 22 20162016-11-22March 27 20172017-03-27A large black polished stone Shiva lingam stands on a tiered black yoni-pitha base with a spout, decorated with a garland of marigolds and yellow, white and purple flowers wrapped around the shaft. Several monks in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand on a metal staircase behind the lingam, one pouring liquid during the abhishekam. Red stepped terraces with rows of small clay lamps and a red building appear in the background under a pale sky.2013-06-06November 22 20162016-11-22A large black stone Shiva lingam with white tripundra markings stands on a black yoni-pitha base at an outdoor ritual site. A green, orange, and white flower garland drapes over the lingam. A metal staircase leads to a raised platform where several bare-chested men in orange or saffron cloths stand near the top, attending the lingam. Gold ceremonial arches and a gold trident decorate the base, and red flags line the background wall beside rows of red seating. Several people in orange clothing stand at the bottom of the stairs.2017-07-24A large black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arching over its top and three silver bands around its middle. Behind it on a metal scaffold platform, several monks in orange-red robes stand; the foremost, with long dark hair, holds his hands in namaste. Other monks in orange robes and bare-headed figures stand beside him on the stairs. Terraced red-brick steps lined with rows of small potted plants and an orange multi-storey building rise in the background under an overcast sky. A small brass plaque sits at the base.2013-06-17March 27 20172017-03-27 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga with a multicolored flower garland draped over its upper shaft, resting on a dark yogapeetha-style base with a spout channel from which water flows. Above the base, several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and platform at the back, one wearing a flower garland. Behind the Shivalinga, rows of small stone lingams and dozens of saffron-clad people are seated on red-brick steps beneath trees. White cloth bands wrap the linga shaft. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting.2013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam on a square red-and-white striped plinth stands in an open courtyard, with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers draped over its top and a silver band with a central crystal mounted on its shaft. Behind it, several men in orange and red dhoti-style clothing stand on a metal railed scaffold platform with stairs, some with hands joined in prayer and one holding an offering, and rows of smaller black lingams are arranged on tiered red brick steps where many people in orange sit facing the central lingam. Coloured pennants flank the scene and a purple emblem with a white bird appears at upper left. Some people are partly visible at the edges, so the count is best given as a range.2013-06-10 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesJune 20 20162016-06-20A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in water on a dark circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red flowers arching over its top. Behind it, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a ceremonial necklace stands on a metal railing platform with hands folded in prayer, while another priest in orange garments with a shaved head stands beside him and a third kneels on the platform. Red stepped ghats and small lamps line the water's edge, and a few more robed attendants stand in the background near the steps under a grey sky.2013-06-03