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A large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a shallow pool, decorated with a ring of multicoloured flower garlands around its shaft and three golden yoni-like plates at its base. A silver panel is fixed to the front of the lingam. Surrounding the pool are tiers of red-painted stone seating. On the left, several men in white dhotis and shawls walk up the stairs and along the railings, some with hands folded in namaskar, while one man in an orange robe stands near the steps. A concrete multi-storey building and trees form the background. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ritual at an outdoor temple setting.

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