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Night view of a large dark stone Shivalinga resting on a black stone yoni-peetha base, with a wrapped band of white cloth around its middle and a garland of red, orange and yellow flowers arching over its top. Three figures in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal ladder and scaffold at the top of the linga, performing abhishekam. Behind is a red-brick multi-storey building with lit windows, and rows of red seating with small lamps line the foreground terrace under a dark sky.

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Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalingam on a lotus-petal yoni pedestal, with water streaming down its surface and a pouring channel from the basin, decorated with a red and white marigold garland arch. Three figures in orange-red robes stand on a raised platform at the top of the lingam, performing a rudrabhishekam abhishekam. Rows of seated devotees in orange-red clothing fill the tiered stone steps around it, and a multi-storey red-brick building with lit windows stands behind. A white sign is affixed to the lingam.2014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07Night photograph of a large dark grey Shivalinga on a stone yoni-pitha base, wrapped with a red, yellow and white marigold garland and a silver band across its middle. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform with a ladder at the top of the linga, performing rudrabhishekam. Red brick multi-storey building and railed stands behind; a small chanting audience sits in the lower left corner.2014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a gold-coloured silver-style band and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped in an arch around its top, set in a dark stone basin. Above on a raised platform, several priests in orange and saffron clothing perform ritual worship with lamps and offerings. Tiered stone steps behind the lingam are lined with seated devotees in orange robes and rows of small lamps. A building with windows stands behind, and a faint purple logo appears in the top left corner.2014-08-11October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a yoni-peetha base during a Rudrabhishekam at an open outdoor venue. Strings of coloured lights decorate a building behind it, and a red and white flower garland wraps the lingam. A gold-coloured ornamental band sits on the lingam's face. Three people stand on a raised platform atop the lingam, one in white and two in orange-saffron robes. Tiered seating in the background is largely empty and dim, with a few small figures visible at the far left. Water is poured over the lingam.2015-02-16A night photograph of a large dark blue Shivalinga being bathed with liquid that streams down its surface, during a Rudrabhishekam. The linga is decorated with a band of red and yellow marigold garlands along its rim and a silver yoni-pitha base with silver bands. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal platform and ladder at the top of the linga, pouring offerings. The background shows a dark multi-storey building with lit windows.2014-07-07Night photograph of a huge black Shivalingam with gold-coloured bands and a gold emblem on its upper shaft, set on a tiered black pedestal, with a red and white garland-draped arch around it. Three priests in orange or saffron clothing stand on a raised platform at the top of the lingam, performing ritual abhishekam. Colourful string lights decorate a building behind, and empty tiered stands line the sides of the courtyard.2015-02-16