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A large black stone Shiva linga stands in the centre of a reflecting pool, its base set on a striped red and white platform. Three gold and red garlands hang across the linga's front. Behind it, a tiered red-and-black stadium-style seating area rises from the water. On the left, several men in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase and railing, and one man in an orange robe stands at the top near the linga's upper section. The partially built concrete building in the background and the overcast sky complete the scene.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black stone Shivalinga with a yoni-pitha base stands in a shallow water-filled sunken court, reflected in still water. Three gold-and-garland decorations hang on the front of the pitha, and a white-and-red marked band wraps the lingam. Red-tiered seating surrounds the pool. On a metal staircase at upper left, several men in white dhotis and one man in orange robes stand on a platform, while a concrete building with unfinished rods rises behind. A small purple logo sits at lower left. a person is not clearly identifiable in this image.2010-10-22 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesOctober 22 20102010-10-22 +2 copiesA 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.2013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga rises from a square platform in a water tank with green water and reflections. A garland of yellow, red and white flowers drapes its top. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and upper platform beside the linga, and more figures in white and orange sit on red tiered stone steps at left and right. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam setting. Trees and flagpoles stand behind the tank.2013-11-04October 22 20102010-10-22A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands on a striped red and cream plinth, with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers draped over its upper shaft and a white band across the middle. Above a rain-wet courtyard, a group of about seven monks in saffron and orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding objects. Red-brown tiered seating rises behind, with a red building at right and their reflection visible in the pooled water below.2013-06-10A large dark stone Shivalingam with a multicolour flower garland (red, white, yellow, purple, green) draped over its top stands in a reflecting pool at an outdoor ritual site. A metal staircase and railed platform rise beside it, where several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style necklaces stand pouring or offering items over the lingam. Behind them, red brick tiered steps hold more monks in orange and maroon robes, and a green tree and overcast sky complete the scene. The lingam's yoni-shaped base spouts water into the pool.2013-06-03October 22 20102010-10-22 +2 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copies