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Photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a matching yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white hanging down its front. Behind it, red-tiered steps hold a seated priest in orange robes with rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, reading from a book on a cushioned seat. Three seated people in white and teal sit on the steps to the right, and a man in light clothing sits further left. A standing figure in orange with a bead necklace is partly visible above the lingam. Red-and-white railings, a building with a red roof and colourful ceremonial banners frame the scene.

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July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a circular black yoni-pitha base stands in an open courtyard, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers. Behind it, red-brick tiered steps hold seated figures: a man in white robes, a person in red and teal, and a man in white kurta. A standing figure with bare upper body, rudraksha mala and a garland stands at the top of the steps behind the linga. Another seated priest in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a raised orange platform at left. Colourful decorative banners flank the scene, and a red-roofed hall sits in the background.2013-06-10June 03 20132013-06-03Large dark grey stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-peetha base stands in shallow water, with water pouring from its spout. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers wraps the lingam. Behind it, red stone steps hold a row of seated white-clad devotees and several people in orange and red saris and dhotis; a priest in orange with a rudraksha-style garland stands at the top, and a few ritual brass vessels sit on the steps. The scene is an abhishekam at an outdoor temple, with a red-roofed building and railings behind.2013-06-03A large dark polished Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base while milk or white liquid pours down its surface and over the pitha. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, orange, purple and white flowers drapes down the front of the lingam. A man with dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a white-and-gold necklace stands on top of the lingam beside a second man in orange robes. Below, rows of people in white clothes sit on red-carpeted steps, several with hands folded in prayer, beneath red and white draped bunting and marigold strings. Silver-coloured plates are fixed on the lingam's side.2013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga on a black circular yoni-peetha base stands in an outdoor courtyard, draped with a long multicolour garland of marigold-like flowers in yellow, red, white, purple and green. Behind it, rows of people in white clothing sit on red tiered steps beneath red and white bunting and yellow and purple garlands. Two standing figures on a raised platform at the top wear saffron-red garments and one wears a red-and-gold ceremonial garment with a garland. Several seated attendees wear white kurtas and some wear red lanyards. Scene suggests a festival or satsang gathering with a ritual Shivalinga display.2013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA large dark stone Shivalinga on a circular black yoni-pitha base stands in shallow water, with water pouring from its spout. A garland of red, white, yellow, green and purple flowers drapes down the lingam. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red garment with a red flower garland and beads, stands on top of the lingam, with a bald man in orange beside him. Below, women in orange and maroon saris pour water near steel vessels on red steps, and seated devotees in white clothes watch from the steps. Red-roofed buildings and palm trees appear behind the scene.2013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalingam on a black circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed with a flowing white liquid that pours over the spout and down to the ground. A long garland of marigolds in red, yellow, orange, white and purple drapes down the lingam. Two men stand atop the lingam: one in an orange and red garment with a gold necklace and garland, the other in orange-brown robes, both appearing to perform the abhishekam. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white clothing sit on red-carpeted steps under red and white draped bunting and marigold festoons. Roughly two dozen people are visible.2013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17