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A 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.

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July 22 20132013-07-22A large black stone lingam, decorated with multicolored flower garlands in orange, yellow, green, purple and white, stands on a raised platform in the water of a pool. Garlands drape its base in swags. A metal staircase with banana-leaf and garland decorations leads to a raised platform where two robed figures in saffron and orange stand. Behind, tiered red stone seating holds rows of people in saffron and orange robes, and white-clad attendants sit on the steps at left. Tents and red and white draping frame the open-air ceremony.2013-07-22A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a square platform in the middle of a water tank at an outdoor ashram venue, its base wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and banana-leaf and foliage decorations. Behind it, rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on red-brown stepped terraces, with more people in white near a red-carpeted area. Several figures in white stand on the steps and near a rail at right. Coloured triangular bunting in red, yellow and blue decorates the far walls, and palm trees and buildings appear beyond. A small seated figure in orange-red garments sits at the front near a red mat. The scene suggests a Guru Purnima abhishekam-style ceremony at the Dhyanapeetam.2013-07-22November 06 20132013-11-06July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large black shivling stands on a square platform in a water tank, decorated with garlands in yellow, orange, red, green and purple and draped with floral strings. Behind it, a stepped amphitheatre holds seated devotees dressed in white, with rows of orange-clad attendees on the right. A raised dais at the top shows a seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing on a red-carpeted platform, with a flower-decorated central walkway, banana plants and bunting in red, yellow and blue. The setting suggests a Guru Purnima satsang at Bidadi, though the figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance.2013-07-22A large grey stone Shivalinga stands on a square, red-and-white striped platform in a water tank at Aadikailaasa, decorated with a multicoloured garland and a rainbow-coloured floral arch above it, with a water spout flowing from the base. Saffron-robed monks are seated along the red tiered steps and railings above, and white-clad figures stand at the left of the steps. A crane-mounted camera arm extends into the frame at left, and the surrounding area has trees, lights and a red building.2013-11-06Outdoor 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.2013-07-22