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June 04 20132013-06-04A large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a stone yoni-peetha base in water, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blossoms draped around it. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and platform at the upper left, apparently attending the ritual, with a red brick stepped bank behind. Partially visible priests in orange cloth and bare-headed figures appear at the edge of the frame, with white railings and a construction area in the background.2013-06-04A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular yoni pedestal in shallow water, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. Several priests in orange-brown and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and platform behind it, one holding a vessel near the top of the lingam during abhishekam. Red brick steps and a white railing frame the background, with trees and construction rubble beyond.2013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam stands on a circular black yoni-pitha base filled with water, with a multicolour flower garland draped over the lingam. Behind it, saffron-robed monks stand on red-tiered steps, one with hands folded in añjali near the top of a railing. A woman in white clothes stands on the steps at left, and a few other monks in orange sit or stand along the stairs. Red-roofed buildings and trees form the backdrop.2013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a tiered black yoni-pitha base in shallow water, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms. Rose petals float on the water around its base. Behind it, saffron-robed priests stand on red stepped platforms, a few with hands folded in prayer, one in white dhoti at left. A figure in saffron at the top of the lingam appears to be performing abhishekam with water and offerings. White railings and a red-roofed building appear in the background.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 02 20142014-06-02A photograph of a large black stone Shivling on a circular black yoni-peetha base, garlanded with a long multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blossoms draped down its front, with rose petals scattered on the platform. Behind it, red stepped stone terraces lead up to a red-roofed building. Three men stand near the top of the Shivling wearing orange-brown dhoti-style clothing and rudraksha necklaces, and a woman in an orange sari sits on the steps at left. Steel tumblers line the steps at right.2013-06-04 +1 copiesSeptember 22 20142014-09-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a rounded top stands on a tiered black circular base in an open outdoor amphitheatre with red-painted stone steps. A colourful flower garland in red, white and green hangs down the front of the lingam. Water flows down the base and drains over its edge. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase at the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala. A third robed figure stands on the steps below, and a seated robed figure in orange sits on a cushioned seat at the left edge. A few people sit on the upper steps and a tall striped flagpole stands behind, with palm trees and a low building in the background.2013-06-10June 04 20132013-06-04July 07 20142014-07-07