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A large dark black stone Shivalinga stands on a circular yoni-peetha base at the centre of a red-stepped amphitheatre, with white milk or water flowing over the base. A multicoloured garland of orange, red and white flowers hangs down the side of the linga. Two people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal scaffold beside the linga, one wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, the other in an orange dhoti and shawl holding a vessel for abhishekam. A seated figure in orange sits on a platform at the left of the steps. Several white-clad onlookers sit at the edge. Trees, palms and a red-roofed building fill the background.

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A large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-peetha base is being bathed with water during an abhishekam on an open terrace with red-tiered steps. A metal staircase leads to the top, where a man in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a beaded necklace stands beside the linga, holding a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Another saffron-robed attendant stands on the stairs and a third figure is partly visible near the top. Water pours over the linga and runs off the base. Palm trees, a green-roofed building and a low wall with a railing are in the background. Three metal-framed white plaques are attached to the linga.2013-06-10A large black stone Shiva lingam with a tall white-streaked lingam column and a broad yoni-pitha base stands in an open outdoor courtyard, with a garland of red, white and green flowers draped over the column and water pouring from the spout of the base. Several priests in orange and saffron robes stand on metal stairs and platforms around the lingam, one pouring liquid over it from above, while others sit on the red stepped tiers in the background. Rows of small lamps line the stepped red seating on the right.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed with milk or white liquid that flows down its surface and over the pedestal. A striped multicoloured garland hangs down the lingam. Two people in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal railing platform beside it, one with long hair and rudraksha beads, while a third figure in white is partly visible near the steps. Red-painted tiered steps and a metal railing form the background, with palm trees and buildings beyond.2013-06-10A large dark grey stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-peetha base is being bathed in milk-like liquid poured down its surface, with water spouting from the spout of the peetha. A garland of red, white and green flowers hangs on the lingam. On the red-tiered stone steps behind, several figures in saffron and orange robes stand on the stairs and platform, and a figure in a saffron robe and a figure in a red-orange sari stand at the top beside the lingam. Rows of small lamps line the right-side steps and the platform rails. A pale grey signboard is affixed to the lingam.2013-06-10A large black Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped pedestal stands on a raised square platform, dripping with water poured over its top and spilling from the spout. A garland of red, white and green flowers hangs down its front, and a small white framed plaque is fixed to its side. Behind it, tiered red steps lead up to a platform where several men in saffron and orange robes stand; one wears a pale garland and several wear rudraksha malas. Two people in white stand at the lower left near small brass vessels, and rows of small oil lamps line the steps on the right. Tall flagpoles and orange buildings sit beyond the stone wall.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08June 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam with a rounded top stands on a tiered black circular base in an open outdoor amphitheatre with red-painted stone steps. A colourful flower garland in red, white and green hangs down the front of the lingam. Water flows down the base and drains over its edge. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase at the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala. A third robed figure stands on the steps below, and a seated robed figure in orange sits on a cushioned seat at the left edge. A few people sit on the upper steps and a tall striped flagpole stands behind, with palm trees and a low building in the background.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10June 17 20132013-06-17