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A dark stone Shivalinga stands on an orange-brown cloth draped over a raised platform inside a temple shrine. The linga is adorned with a silver necklace, a silver three-striped tripundra mark with a red stone, flower garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white blossoms, and a jewelled silver pendant with blue and red stones laid across the base. Dark statues of Ganesha-like deities flank the sides; the right figure wears an orange dhoti and a yellow flower garland. Golden arches and maroon drapes frame the shrine. No people are visible.

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A 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 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 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 photograph of a Shiva lingam in a temple shrine, decorated for worship. The black stone lingam is draped with garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with red roses and green leaves. A silver-and-gold crown with red and green stones sits on top, and a jewelled gold Tripundra-style band and necklace adorn its front. The lingam rests on a bed of orange and red cloth with green and gold borders, and flowers are scattered at its base. Ornate silver panels frame the background. No people are visible.2024-02-11A dark stone Shiva lingam is the central object, set on a blue cloth and surrounded by a garland of yellow chrysanthemums. Red roses rest on top of the lingam and in front of it, and orange and red roses are scattered on the cloth. The lingam wears a silver-toned ornate necklace set with blue and white stones and a red central stone. Behind it are maroon drapes and a gold-toned arched frame with carved floral designs. No people are visible; this is a deity murti decorated with flowers and jewellery as part of puja.2024-12-29A 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.2024-10-28A 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 dark stone Shivalinga is the central subject, wrapped in a garland of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses and white blossoms. A silver-toned Tripundra-style marking with a red stone sits on its face, and a red rudraksha-style bead mala drapes across it. The linga rests on a deep maroon cloth in front of a maroon draped backdrop, with ornate brass carved pillars on the right and a dark figure with a pink garment on the left. No people are visible.2024-09-27A 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 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 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.2024-12-27