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A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam on a raised platform inside a shrine, decorated with a yellow marigold garland wrapped around its base, a red flower on top, and a silver-and-gem face or tilak ornament with a gold chain. Loose yellow marigold petals lie on the magenta and green silk cloth. Behind it stands an ornate silver arched frame draped with maroon fabric and a second yellow garland. To the right, a trident (trishul) decorated with red and gold embroidered cloth and a small drum is set in a brass pot. No people are visible.

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Photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, draped in a pink silk cloth with gold woven border and decorated with a garland of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red roses. A rudraksha bead rim encircles the lingam, and a silver tripod trident and a small drum rest against it. An ornate brass arch frames the shrine behind a maroon curtain, with a decorated brass kalasha pot at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-09-23Photograph of a Shiva lingam set on a red-orange cloth in a temple shrine. The black stone lingam is decorated with a white-and-red tripundra marking, a red rose at its top, and yellow marigold garlands with pink flower garlands draped around it, along with rudraksha beads and loose yellow marigolds and red roses scattered on the cloth. Behind it stands an ornate silver arched frame against a magenta cloth backdrop. To the right, a silver trident leans against the wall beside a decorated brass kalasha pot with red and colourful embroidery, and a dark figure appears at the edge. No people are visible.2024-09-14A photograph of a dark stone Shiva linga decorated for worship inside a shrine. The linga is draped with garlands of white and yellow marigold-type flowers, red roses, green leaves and a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a red gemstone pendant. It sits on a pink and maroon silk cloth in front of an ornate silver arched frame, with a silver trident (trishul) leaning beside it, a small drum and a beaded brass pot with flowers at its base. No people are visible.2024-12-27A dark stone Shiva lingam in a temple shrine is decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, plus a gold necklace with a red stone pendant and a rudraksha mala. A silver trident with a small damaru drum hangs from the shaft, set in a decorated pot in the foreground. The lingam rests on a pink and maroon silk cloth with gold brocade, backed by a maroon drape and an ornate brass arch frame. Scattered rose petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.2024-12-27A dark stone Shiva lingam is the centrepiece of this photograph, wrapped in a ring of yellow marigold garlands with a few green leaves tucked among them. It is decorated with a silver-toned trident (trishul) ornament set with white stones and a red central stone, plus a gold chain and a pendant with white beads. A dark magenta cloth is draped beneath and behind it, with an ornate silver-coloured arched backdrop framing the scene. Loose yellow marigold petals and a red rose lie on the cloth around the base. No people are visible; this is a photo of a deity murti during puja decoration.2025-10-01A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set against a maroon draped backdrop within an ornate silver-toned arched frame. The lingam wears a garland of yellow and white flowers, a red rose on top, and a silver-and-gem necklace with a red bead strand. Orange and red silk cloths drape its base, a silver trident with white flower garlands leans beside it, and a brass pot with colourful beaded decoration stands at right. No people are visible.2025-03-01A 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.2024-09-21A dark stone Shiva lingam is decorated for worship on a magenta cloth-draped seat set in front of an ornate silver-toned arched frame. Yellow marigolds and red roses form a garland around the lingam, with a gold and red-flowered ornament at its top, a white flower garland at its base and a striped magenta and orange cloth draped over the seat. A trident stands to the right beside a decorated brass kalasha pot with colourful beadwork, and loose flowers lie on the cloth. No people are visible.2024-05-10A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam set on a green silk cloth in a temple shrine, draped with a pink flower garland and decorated with three yellow marigold-type blossoms. A gold-toned pendant necklace and a small silver-and-red emblem hang on the lingam. Behind it, an ornate brass arch frames a maroon satin backdrop. To the right, a silver trident with a yellow flower tied at its top stands in a decorated, sequined pot with a small drum hanging from its shaft. No people are visible, only the deity murti and shrine objects.2024-11-19A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a pink silk cloth with gold-patterned border. The black stone lingam is garlanded with yellow marigold and white jasmine strands and adorned with a jewelled gold necklace, a rectangular gem-studded tripundra-style piece and a decorative crown-like ornament with green and red stones. Scattered yellow flowers lie at its base and a single orange flower rests nearby. To the right, a silver trident leans against a pink flower arrangement beside a brass vessel with a decorated rim. An ornate silver-coloured arch frames the scene behind, and a dark carved deity murti stands partly visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-08-10A 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 stone Shiva lingam is the main subject, decorated with a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses and green leaves draped around it. A silver-and-gem embellished band with a red stone is set on the lingam, and a golden necklace hangs at its base. It rests on a rust-red cloth with a gold border. Behind it an ornate brass-framed mirror or panel is partly visible. No people are visible.2024-10-28