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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-pitha base stands outdoors, draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white, purple and green, with petals scattered at its base. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and matching shawls, with rudraksha malas around their necks, stand on a metal staircase and platform to the left, hands raised in worship. Behind them are red steps lined with potted plants, yellow dump trucks, and a red-roofed building. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja at the lingam. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable among the visible men.

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June 04 20132013-06-04A large black stone Shivalinga with an elongated lingam and wide circular yoni base stands in a pool of water, its upper shaft decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and silver plate fittings. On a metal scaffold stairway at upper left, several priests in orange-saffron dhotis and shawls, some with bare upper bodies and rudraksha malas, stand holding brass pots and vessels, apparently performing abhishekam. Water pours over the lingam and runs down the yoni spout into the pool. Behind, tiers of red brick steps hold rows of small black Shivalingas, with a few orange-clad figures visible at the far right. Trees and a clear pale sky sit in the background.2013-11-04June 10 20132013-06-10A large black polished stone Shiva lingam stands on a tiered black yoni-pitha base with a spout, decorated with a garland of marigolds and yellow, white and purple flowers wrapped around the shaft. Several monks in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand on a metal staircase behind the lingam, one pouring liquid during the abhishekam. Red stepped terraces with rows of small clay lamps and a red building appear in the background under a pale sky.2013-06-06October 21 20132013-10-21A large dark grey stone Shiva lingam on a lotus-carved yoni pedestal, its upper shaft streaked with white milky liquid. Several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand on a metal scaffold stair platform behind it; the central figure wears a red and yellow shawl and holds an offering. Red brick steps and a green-roofed building are in the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoor photo of a large dark grey stone Shivling on a black stepped yoni-pitha base, its cylindrical form streaked with white paint or abhishekam residue and wrapped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. Three white tripundra bands are painted on the lingam. On a metal scaffold platform at left, several men in saffron and orange dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand and one bends forward; one central figure with long dark hair wears a red and white flower garland and stands near the lingam. Behind, a red brick tiered stand holds rows of seated people in orange robes, and a tree and blue sky appear in the background. A purple circular logo sits at lower left.2013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01June 17 20132013-06-17October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17