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February 27 20142014-02-27Photograph of a tiered red-painted stone staircase lined with rows of black Shiva lingams on round yoni-style bases, with brass kalashas and pots placed at their feet. Dozens of women in saffron, orange and maroon saris sit on the steps performing a ritual, several with rudraksha malas and kumkum marks. Red flags on tall poles and a sound system stand at left, and a chain-link fence runs along the front.2016-12-14February 27 20142014-02-27Photo of a red-tiered stone stepped area filled with rows of black stone shivalingams on pedestals, many with small brass vessels and bowls set before them. Dozens of women in orange and saffron sarees and rudraksha malas sit among the lingams, some seated on steps with hands folded in prayer, others tending offerings. Red flags line the sides and a stage with speakers stands at the left edge. Tiny brass pots and small lamps are scattered across the steps. A string of small triangular pennants runs along the front railing.2016-12-14February 27 20142014-02-27Photo of a ritual rudra abhishekam on red tiered steps lined with black stone shivalingams on pedestal bases. Rows of people in saffron and orange robes sit among the lingams, many holding small brass vessels or pouring rituals with yellow flowers scattered on the bases. Several women wear rudraksha malas and red-maroon saris, and an older man in orange sits at the upper right beside a small brass pot and lamp. A metal railing runs along the bottom edge.2013-07-29A large outdoor photograph of a red tiered stepped structure filled with rows of small stone lingam-style shrines and dark cylindrical yoni-like bases. Women in orange and saffron saris and white-railed steps line the upper tiers, seated behind dark stone bases, several wearing rudraksha malas and holding small objects as they perform ritual worship. Lower rows show boys in red-orange clothing seated at similar stone bases, one with a shaved head, playing small brass instruments and holding ritual items. Potted plants and white metal railings frame the scene. Several bases hold dark stone cylinders with orange cloth. A watermarked archive logo appears at the upper left and lower right corners.2013-06-04July 22 20132013-07-22December 17 20162016-12-17June 24 20132013-06-24August 11 20142014-08-11A large outdoor photograph of a tiered red stone ceremonial structure filled with rows of seated priests in orange and saffron robes, many with white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Each seated figure sits before a black stone shivalinga on a tall black pedestal, with stone lingams also placed on the steps behind them. Several priests hold ritual objects, one with hands pressed in prayer, and a metal railing runs across the lower foreground. Some figures in the lower row wear red garments and sit beside brass vessels. Instances of group puja and abhishekam are visible, with no single figure clearly identifiable as a person.2013-06-10