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A 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.

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A 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 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 stone Shiva lingam on a blue silk cloth draped over a raised platform. The lingam is garlanded with yellow marigolds and pink flower strands, with green leaves tucked among them, and adorned with a gold and jewelled silver-toned ornament and necklace, with a red stone set in its front band. Scattered yellow, white and red flowers lie on the cloth around its base. Behind it stands an ornate brass-framed arch with carved detail. No people are visible.2024-10-11A 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 dark stone Shiva lingam is decorated for worship, wrapped in a garland of yellow marigolds and topped with pink and yellow roses. A gold ornament with red stones and white stone-studded fittings hangs on its front, with rudraksha-style beads at the base. Below it, a peach satin cloth with red tassels holds scattered pink and white flowers, green leaves and a jeweled white-and-pink necklace. A gilded ornate panel and red drapery form the background. No people are visible.A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam in a shrine, dressed with garlands of yellow marigolds and coral-pink flowers, with red roses and orange blossoms scattered on a blue silk cloth draped over a base with gold border stripes. A silver trident leans against a silver-framed niche on the right, and maroon cloth hangs behind. The lingam bears a white and red decorative shringar with blue stone accents. No people are visible.2024-10-17A dark black Shiva lingam stands on a blue silk cloth with a gold-and-red patterned border, richly decorated for worship. It is wrapped with a heavy garland of yellow marigolds and white jasmine, with red roses placed across its top and scattered flowers at its base. A gold tripundra mark and a gold jewelled necklace with red stone pendants adorn the lingam, and a gold ornament sits at its crown. Behind it a silver repoussé backdrop frames the shrine. No people are visible, and this appears to be a Shiva puja display.2024-06-11A 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 Shiva lingam in a temple shrine is decorated for worship. It is draped in a blue silk cloth with gold border and garlanded with pink hydrangea-like flowers, yellow marigolds, white blooms and red roses, with green leaves. A jewelled silver-and-stone ornament with a red centre sits on its front, and a jewelled necklace wraps its base. Scattered rose petals lie on the floor. Behind it an ornate silver-embossed arch frames the shrine, and a brass trident stands at the right. No people are visible.2024-09-11A photograph of a Shivalinga on a blue silk cloth at a temple shrine, decorated with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds and pink flowers, with red roses scattered on the cloth. The lingam bears white and red tripundra markings and a small gold ornament. A silver trishula (trident) leans against a brass pot with a red and gold embroidered cover on the right. Golden ornate arch and a partial garland are visible at the top, and a dark figure with a red cloth appears at the left edge.2024-10-11A 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 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.2025-02-28