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A dark stone Shiva lingam is the central object, draped with a long garland of yellow marigolds and red roses. A gold-and-stone trident-shaped ornament and a white and red decorative band adorn the lingam. A pink cloth with a woven gold border lies beneath it, and a small silver-framed arch stands behind. Yellow flowers fill the lower right corner. No people are visible; the scene shows a Shiva puja setting with flower offerings.

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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 dark stone Shivalinga is decorated for alankaram on a magenta cloth, draped with a ring of yellow marigold garlands and a white jasmine garland. It wears a jewelled silver-and-gold necklace, a studded band with red and teal medallions, and a rectangular diamond-studded ornament with a red centre stone. Rudraksha beads hang across it, and a pink hibiscus, red roses and green leaves are tucked on top. A silver-embossed frame stands behind. No people are visible, and no text is readable.2024-07-10A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set on a pink silk cloth with gold-patterned border. The black stone lingam is garlanded with yellow marigold and white jasmine strands and adorned with a jewelled gold necklace, a rectangular gem-studded tripundra-style piece and a decorative crown-like ornament with green and red stones. Scattered yellow flowers lie at its base and a single orange flower rests nearby. To the right, a silver trident leans against a pink flower arrangement beside a brass vessel with a decorated rim. An ornate silver-coloured arch frames the scene behind, and a dark carved deity murti stands partly visible at the right edge. No people are visible.2024-08-10A 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 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 dark stone Shiva lingam is the centrepiece of this photograph, wrapped in a ring of yellow marigold garlands with a few green leaves tucked among them. It is decorated with a silver-toned trident (trishul) ornament set with white stones and a red central stone, plus a gold chain and a pendant with white beads. A dark magenta cloth is draped beneath and behind it, with an ornate silver-coloured arched backdrop framing the scene. Loose yellow marigold petals and a red rose lie on the cloth around the base. No people are visible; this is a photo of a deity murti during puja decoration.2025-10-01A 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 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.2024-10-28Photograph of a Shiva lingam set on a red-orange cloth in a temple shrine. The black stone lingam is decorated with a white-and-red tripundra marking, a red rose at its top, and yellow marigold garlands with pink flower garlands draped around it, along with rudraksha beads and loose yellow marigolds and red roses scattered on the cloth. Behind it stands an ornate silver arched frame against a magenta cloth backdrop. To the right, a silver trident leans against the wall beside a decorated brass kalasha pot with red and colourful embroidery, and a dark figure appears at the edge. No people are visible.2024-09-14A 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 carved Shiva lingam stands on a magenta cloth draped over a low platform, decorated with a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers. A silver-toned pendant with a red stone and a gold chain hangs in front of the lingam. Carved bronze-coloured pillars with ornate relief panels flank the lingam, and a dark metal figure of a bull is visible at the right edge. A pink cloth hangs behind, with loose petals scattered on the platform. No people are visible.2024-09-27