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A large grey lingam with a silver band is decorated with multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white, draped over a black-and-gold base set in a water-filled stone pool. A metal staircase with banana plant decorations leads up to its top, where two people stand near the summit; one wears saffron-orange robes and the other a red sari. Terraced red stone steps with seated white-clad devotees and rows of orange-clad people line the pool, under an overcast sky, with a red building behind. This appears to be a Shivalingam abhishekam or festival decoration at a public outdoor venue.

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Outdoor photo of a large Shivling-shaped stage platform built over a still water pool, decorated with multicoloured marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and green. Two figures in white stand at the top of the structure beside a staircase lined with banana plants and green fronds. Hundreds of seated devotees in white clothing fill tiered red steps on the left, and rows of red-cushioned seats line the right side. Reflections of the garlanded structure shimmer in the water, and a red-and-white banner runs along the far stands.2013-07-22A large black stone Shiva lingam, draped with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple and white, stands on a raised platform at an outdoor ritual site. A metal staircase with banana-leaf decoration climbs to a small upper platform where two robed men in saffron and red clothing stand near the top of the lingam. Several people in white clothes sit on the steps and seating area below, and rows of red-cushioned seats fill the right side. Red and white bunting hangs in the background and a stream of water runs down the lingam's side. Some people are visible in the scene; the upper platform holds two, with a few more seated below.2013-07-22Outdoor ceremony at a large black linga-shaped monument standing in a reflecting pool. The linga is draped with garlands and bands of yellow, orange, green, purple and white flowers, with a white horizontal band marking its front. A steel staircase with banana plant decorations climbs to a platform where two people in red-orange robes stand near the top. Seated devotees in white clothes fill the stepped red seating on the left, and rows of small lamps or offerings sit on steps at right. Two storey red-brick buildings stand behind. A faint purple logo appears in the top-left corner.2013-07-22A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a square stone platform in a water-filled tank is wrapped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Water flows from a spout on the lingam's base. A metal staircase with banana-leaf decorations rises to the top, where several people in saffron-orange robes stand; one wears a red garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, and a figure in white stands nearby. Below, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the red-tiered steps on the left, while on the right a line of people in orange robes stands at the tank edge. Bunting flags and palm-leaf decorations line the grounds, with trees behind.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large black stone Shiva lingam on a raised platform beside a reflecting pool, draped with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, green and orange, with leafy banana-style plants along a staircase. A white-clad seated figure sits on top near the lingam while a large crowd of people dressed in white sits on the tiered red steps at left and right. The water mirrors the lingam and the red building behind. Layered gallery of devotees in white attire watches the ceremony at this outdoor festival setting.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 29 20132013-07-29A large black Shiva lingam with a white horizontal band stands on a raised red and white base decorated with multicolored flower garlands in orange, yellow, green and purple, framed by a flower arch. Robed devotees in orange and red clothing line a staircase on the left that leads up toward the structure, and their reflections appear in the still water pool in front. Red-tiled stepped seating rises around the pool beneath an overcast sky. The scene appears to show a Rudra Abhishekam setting at a sacred pool.2013-07-29 +1 copiesNovember 06 20132013-11-06