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A photo of a shrine inside a temple with gold-painted walls and ornate silver arches. 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.

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A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a draped turquoise silk cloth with gold zari motifs and a red-and-gold border. The lingam is adorned with a rudraksha mala, a gold and stone-studded tripundra-style ornament with a red stone centre, a pendant necklace, and an orange-red kumkum mark on its face. Pink flower garlands, red roses, yellow marigolds, orange blossoms and green leaves surround its base, and a red and gold silk cloth and a large carved metal backdrop frame the scene. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, dressed for worship. The lingam is draped in a turquoise silk cloth with red and gold woven borders and is decorated with a garland of pink and white flowers. A silver-and-gold ornamental necklace with a tripundra mark hangs on its front, and a red tilak-like mark sits on top. Five yellow-green fruits and red roses, white chrysanthemums and marigolds are arranged around its base. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, small brass bowls, a folded red and gold cloth, and a plate of flower petals sit on a white table in the foreground. No people are visible.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.2025-02-28A 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.2025-03-01A shrine interior showing a black Shiva lingam draped with a blue-and-gold brocade cloth and decorated with pink and purple garlands, yellow and blue flowers, red blossoms and a horizontal tripundra mark with a red dot. Behind it sits a golden-brown statue of a seated figure with a red flower on the head, pink garland, and raised hand in blessing, set in a gilded arch. In front, brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass bowls, a small seated deity figurine, a rose-filled plate, and a conch shell are arranged on a white cloth, consistent with a puja setup.2025-03-29A 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. Behind it, a golden deity murti in a gilded arched niche with a raised abhaya hand gesture and a red turban. Yellow chrysanthemums are scattered on the red floor in front. No people are visible.2025-03-01A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam, the abstract form of Lord Shiva, at a temple shrine. The lingam is draped with a teal and red silk cloth with gold zari borders and is garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds, white flowers, red roses and pink blossoms. A silver-and-gold necklace with a tripundra marking and a red bindu is placed on it, and a decorative pendant hangs below. Behind it are dark bronze figures, a silver trident and a gold-toned backdrop. No people are visible.2025-12-06A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, draped with a magenta and gold brocade cloth over a teal underlay. The lingam is garlanded with yellow and orange marigolds, purple and red flowers, and a rudraksha mala around its base. A silver-white tripundra and red bindu mark sit on its front, with a jeweled silver necklace and pendant. Scattered lavender flowers lie on the cloth. Behind it, an ornate silver arch frames the shrine against gold-painted walls, and a small deity murti with a red and gold headdress sits at the top. No people are visible.2025-02-21Photograph of a dark stone Shivalinga inside a shrine niche, draped with a blue silk cloth with gold border and wrapped in pink flower garlands with white and yellow chrysanthemums on top. Gold jewelry, a silver-and-red ornament and a rudraksha-style necklace adorn the lingam. Orange marigold flowers rest on the cloth at its base. Ornate silver arched frames surround the niche, and a dark deity murti with garlands stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-08-11A photograph of a black stone Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a pink and gold brocade cloth draped over a green silk-covered surface. Pink flower garlands wrap the lingam, with orange marigold blossoms at its top, and a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace hangs around its base. A gold pendant and a white and red decorative band with a red circular mark adorn the stone. Yellow chrysanthemums and red roses lie in front. Behind it, ornate gilded frames and maroon velvet drapes frame the altar. No people are visible.2024-08-26A 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 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.2025-03-01