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A large blue-grey Shivalinga is decorated with a tall arch of multicoloured flower garlands in purple, yellow, white, red and green, arranged around the lingam like a halo. Behind it, several shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a platform; the central figure wears a rudraksha mala and a white garland, and two others flank him in orange cloth. Red terraced planters with potted plants rise in tiers behind a metal railing, and strings of small lights run across the scene. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the lower right.

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February 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17A large grey-green lingam, a Shiva linga, is draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, purple, white and red, with a band of ornate silver and gold strips at its base. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a raised platform behind it, one pouring liquid from a white vessel or pot over the top of the linga, with a spray of water visible. A red brick building and a wall of potted plants stepped up a hillside form the background, with a lone figure in white on the right. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large blue-grey Shiva lingam is draped with a garland arch of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands in yellow, purple, red and green, with a white floral border. Behind it, a group of shaven-headed priests in saffron and orange robes perform a ritual, with one central figure wearing a rudraksha mala and holding a small silver vessel. Terraced rows of terracotta pots line the background below a red brick building, with string lights strung overhead and a man in white at the right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform, encircled by a thick garland of marigolds, white flowers, and green and purple fabric strands draped in an oval over its top. Monks in saffron-orange robes stand on the upper level behind a white railing, one with long dark hair and a red garland, tending to the lingam from above. Rows of terracotta tiers and a red-brick building form the background, and spectators in white clothes sit on the steps at the right. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a Shiva lingam.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large dark stone Shivalinga, wrapped with a thick garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in yellow, purple, green, white and red, is carried on a silver-edged base. Atop the linga, a central figure with long dark hair and an ornate red-and-gold garment and necklaces sits, flanked by several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some bald and one wearing a wrap. A red brick building with barred windows and a water tank stands behind.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large dark Shivalingam stands on a circular platform draped with a thick garland of marigolds, yellow and white flowers, and bands of purple and green, forming an arch over the lingam. On the platform behind it, several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and rudraksha malas stand performing a ritual. Tiered red-brick steps with rows of small terracotta lamps rise behind, with seated devotees in white clothing on the right and a standing figure in a red-and-white sari at the edge. A red multi-storey building forms the backdrop.2015-02-17 +1 copies