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A 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.

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A dark green stone Shiva lingam is the central subject, adorned with a garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses, a large red hibiscus flower on top, and a red gemstone and silver-white tripundra-style marking on its front. A rudraksha mala hangs over it. It rests on a green brocade cloth with gold patterns, surrounded by scattered red roses, white flowers and green leaves. Black stone sculptures of animals flank it on both sides, with carved bronze-toned pillars and a maroon curtain behind. No people are visible.A dark stone Shiva lingam is dressed for worship on a raised pink-draped seat. It is wrapped in a pink cloth with orange and purple woven borders and garlanded with yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. A gold necklace and a gold-and-red ornamental band adorn the stone, with white and red tilaka-style markings on its face. Gold-framed arched backdrops with carved ornaments stand behind it, and a dark statue in an orange garment is visible at the left edge. A decorated brass or beaded vessel sits at the lower right. No people are visible.2024-09-30A 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 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 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 dark stone Shivalinga on a green and gold brocade cloth is decorated with pink and orange flowers, marigolds, white blossoms, a pink garland and a gold vibhuti-marked shiva mark with a red centre. Behind it sits a golden seated statue of a figure in orange robes and a golden turban, hands folded in anjali with a green leaf garland, set within an ornate silver arch. Yellow flowers and a trident are visible at the right, and a dark murti stands at the left edge. No living people are visible.A 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.2025-02-21A 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 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 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 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 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.2025-03-01