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January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large grey stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black stone yoni-pitha base, draped with multicoloured marigold and flower garlands and sprinkled with yellow powder. Behind it, a raised metal staircase platform holds two or three people in orange and saffron robes beneath a striped canopy with tassels. A small golden shrine with a deity murti decorated with garlands sits at the lower left on a red cloth. The background shows a tiered red-and-white stepped structure with rows of small black lingams, trees, a green tarpaulin and a pale hill under a hazy sky.2018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga stands in a water basin at the centre of the frame, draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Water flows over its base and into the pool. Behind it, a set of red-painted stone steps leads up to a railed platform where several men in saffron and orange robes stand; some hold brass instruments and others appear to be chanting or performing a ritual. A man in orange robes stands on the stair landing to the left, and two people in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in prayer at the lower left. Potted plants line the steps at right, and a yellow truck is visible in the background.2013-06-05January 01 20182018-01-01November 04 20132013-11-04Outdoor photograph of a large black-and-cream Shivalinga on a stone yoni-pitha base, draped with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. Two people in orange and saffron robes sit on a raised metal-railed platform beneath a striped canopy, reached by a steel staircase, while others stand near the stairs. A small gold-framed shrine with a seated deity murti in yellow garlands and an orange cloth stands at the lower left. Tiered red-and-white stepped terraces with black pillars surround the lingam, with trees and a pale hill behind.2018-01-01 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10January 01 20182018-01-01 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20182018-01-01A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in a water tank at a temple complex. The lingam has a rounded top and a wide circular yoni-pitha base with carved detailing. A metal staircase with railings leads up from the water to the platform. Behind it, tiered red brick steps are lined with potted green plants against a white wall with wooden doors. A small plaque is set on the platform's front face. No people are visible.2014-09-05