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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.

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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 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.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.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.2025-03-01A photograph of a dark black Shiva lingam set on a blue cloth draped over a platform inside a temple shrine. The lingam is adorned with a white and red tilak-like frame, a jewelled necklace with blue and white stones, and is garlanded with pink flowers, red roses, orange marigolds and green leaves. Red and gold drapery and a gold-framed arch are visible behind it, and a folded orange and red cloth sits at the lower left. No people are visible in the frame.A 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 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 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 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 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 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.2024-09-11Close view of a dark, grey-green stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship. Its top is heaped with pink, red, orange and white flowers, and a band of rudraksha beads strung with red threads wraps around it. A white and gold jewelled garland with a red central stone hangs across the lingam, and a jewelled tripundra-style ornament sits on its front. Pink flower garlands lie at its base on a grey and gold checked cloth, with scattered loose petals. Behind it, an orange and gold silk fabric and a dark sculpted deity figure are partly visible. No people are present.2025-03-30