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A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship inside a temple shrine. The black stone lingam is draped in a turquoise and magenta silk cloth with gold zari borders and wrapped in yellow and red marigold garlands. A silver trident-marked band, silver necklaces and a red rudraksha mala adorn it, with scattered rose and marigold petals below. Behind it a golden figure in a saffron and red garment with a white forehead marking stands with hands in anjali, set in an ornate silver arch. Brass oil lamps, a brass bell, a kalasha-like brass vessel of petals and small bowls of kumkum and turmeric stand on a white cloth in the foreground. No people are physically present.

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A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam at the centre of a shrine, dressed with garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums and red roses, with a silver tripundra-style ornament and a crystal necklace on its front. Behind it stands a golden-brown statue with raised palm in a gesture of blessing, wearing a red-and-orange turban with a red flower garland. Above it sits a silver trident. The lingam rests on a silk cloth in red, gold and teal, with a rudraksha mala draped around its base, and the golden walls and carved silver arches frame the shrine. No people are visible.2025-03-01A dark black stone Shivalinga is the central subject, dressed for worship with yellow and white chrysanthemum garlands, red roses, and a silver-and-gold stone necklace with a rudraksha mala. It sits on a folded cloth draped in a teal and maroon brocade with gold zari border, with a silver trident leaning at right. 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A large black Shivalinga stands at the centre, draped in a turquoise and red silk cloth with gold brocade, adorned with pink and orange flower garlands, a silver-and-gold necklace and a red-and-white tripundra-style marking. Behind it a golden-turbaned figure is partly visible, possibly a statue or painting. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the foreground, and a small seated figure image and yellow and white flowers rest on a white altar below. No people are visible.A dark stone Shiva lingam is decorated for worship at a temple shrine. It is draped with a magenta and gold-bordered silk cloth over a green cloth, wrapped in yellow marigold garlands and red and orange roses, with white flower petals scattered around the base. A silver necklace and a silver tripundra-style band with a red centre are fixed on the lingam. Behind it, a golden deity figure stands with hands folded in anjali mudra, draped in purple cloth and garlanded with yellow flowers. A trident and a small drum stand to the right, and a lit oil lamp with a silver offering dish sits at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2025-02-23A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a turquoise silk cloth with a red border. The lingam wears a gold and white jewelled necklace, a white-and-red tripundra-style ornament, and is garlanded with pink flowers, yellow and orange marigolds, white blossoms and red roses. Behind it stands a golden statue of a bearded, turbaned figure with a red tilak, a garland, raised hand in blessing, and red-and-gold clothing, in front of an ornate silver arch with a maroon backdrop. A trident leans against the right side. The setting appears to be a temple shrine. No living people are visible.2025-12-06A dark black stone Shiva lingam is the central subject, dressed for worship. It wears a garland of yellow marigold-type flowers and red roses, a silver-and-diamond-style yoni-patterned frame with a red stone at the front, a jewelled silver necklace with a pendant, and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace. The lingam sits on a red-and-gold brocade cloth draped over a turquoise silk covering, with scattered yellow and white flowers on a red platform. Behind it are ornate silver repoussé panels, a trident leans on the right, and a magenta curtain frames the background. No people are visible.2025-03-01Photograph of a temple shrine with a Shiva lingam draped in yellow and white marigold garlands and red roses, set behind a golden arched frame with maroon cloth backdrop. In front, a golden-yellow figure sits in a meditative pose with hands raised in a blessing gesture, wearing a red-and-yellow turban and rudraksha-style necklaces, sitting on a blue and red cloth-covered platform. Brass oil lamps burn on either side, and a table below holds a brass plate of kumkum, marigolds and red roses, a folded pink and gold cloth, a conch shell and brass bowls for puja offerings. No people are visible in the scene.2024-12-29A dark black stone Shivalinga is the central subject, dressed with a garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses and scattered petals at its base. A silver and jewelled Tripundra-style ornament and a silver necklace with a pendant adorn the linga, along with a rudraksha-style mala. A silver trident stands behind it, with a black deity statue to the left draped in an orange and green cloth and garlands, and a gilded figure above. The linga rests on a turquoise silk cloth with a red cloth behind, in a temple shrine setting.2025-02-28A shrine photograph of a dark black Shivalinga set on a red stone pedestal, draped in a pink and gold brocade cloth and garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds. Behind it stands a golden statue of a figure with hands folded in namaskar, wearing a red turban with a red gem and a pink garment, and a yellow flower garland. A brass trishul leans on the right, with ornate gilded arches behind. In front, on a white tray, are brass oil lamps lit with flames, a brass kalasha, a conch shell, bananas, apples, a leaf plate of flowers, and small bowls of kumkum and turmeric. The scene is a temple puja setup with no people present.2025-07-02A dark stone Shivalinga stands on a green and gold brocade cloth draped over a black pedestal, decorated with yellow chrysanthemum garlands, red roses and a red hibiscus, with a white and red tripundra mark on its front. A rudraksha mala hangs around it. Behind the lingam, a golden bust figure wearing an orange turban, a beaded necklace and folded hands stands in a niche framed by ornate silver arches against a gold-painted wall. No people are visible in the scene.A photograph of a Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, the dark black stone form decorated with a yellow marigold garland and red flowers, with a silver or white tripundra-style marking and a red stone on its front. A red and gold brocade cloth drapes the base, scattered with red and yellow petals. Beside it stands a silver trident (trishula) with a yellow flower garland, and a brass vessel holds the base. Carved silver arch panels with serpent-like motifs and maroon curtains frame the shrine. No people are visible.2024-09-21