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Night view of a massive black stone Shivalingam rising from a tiered lingam base set in a water pool bordered by red and white striped edging. A garland of red, yellow and green flowers drapes the upper shaft, and a figure in saffron clothing stands atop the lingam with attendants beside him. At the base, several people in orange and red dhotis and wraps tend offerings, oil lamps and brass vessels, a sign of a puja or abhishekam being performed. Gold-framed arches and red flags frame the scene, with illuminated buildings in the background.

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A large dark grey stone Shivalinga with a silver-plated trident (tripundra) mark on its front stands on a broad circular yoni pedestal filled with water, decorated with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the top. On a raised platform behind it, several priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, perform the abhishekam ritual. The scene is lit at night, with a multi-storey building and terraced planters with small shivalinga niches in the background. Five people are visible on the platform.2014-08-11 +1 copiesA night photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalingam on a black circular peetha base, with a multicolored garland of yellow, red and green flowers draped over its upper part and silver bands around its middle. A metal staircase and railing rise on the left, where a figure in white dhoti and shawl stands near the top of the stair beside another person in dark clothing, partly visible. A white building with decorative windows and potted plants stands behind, with a red and white painted border along the base. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the lingam; the lighting is dim.2013-12-30December 30 20132013-12-30Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a tiered circular yoni-peetha base at an outdoor temple, decorated with a multicolored flower garland and white horizontal bands. Two figures in saffron-orange robes tend the lingam, one on a raised platform at the top pouring liquid from a vessel, another at the base beside brass pots and a small tray of offerings and oil lamps. Behind, a red-brick building with lit windows and flags, and in the left background a seated audience in white. Gold-framed arch and brass vessels are visible. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual.2017-05-22Night photograph of a large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam on a black stone yoni base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow and green. Several people in orange and saffron clothing stand on a metal staircase beside the lingam, apparently performing abhishekam. A striped red-and-white rim surrounds the platform, and a tiered brick or stone wall with lights stands behind.2013-12-30A large black lingam, the Shiva linga, dominates the frame at night, decorated with a garland of white and red flowers along its upper curve and a silver band with a central face-shaped medallion across its front. Standing on a raised dark platform, the lingam is accessed by a metal staircase on the right leading to a small platform where figures in orange and maroon robes stand and sit, one holding a lamp and another tending offerings. Behind, a stadium-like tiered seating area is dim, with some saffron-clad people partly visible in the distance. Metal railings and floodlights surround the scene against a dark night sky.2014-10-13Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in a water basin edged with red and white striped walls, with water jets spraying up and around it. Gold and red decorative bands and a golden ornament are draped on its base and shaft, with a small ladder beside it. Faint figures in white clothing are seated on tiered red steps at the back, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at the left edge. Red fairy lights line the distance. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style water ritual at a shrine, though no clear ritual action is shown beyond the spraying water.2010-11-23Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam being bathed, with water streaming down its surface and a red-and-white flower garland draped over its top. A figure in a red-orange turban and orange-brown cloth stands atop the lingam's rear, with a gold necklace visible, appearing to perform abhishekam. Several priests in white dhotis and orange cloths climb a silver metal staircase on the left, carrying brass pots. Silver bands encircle the lingam's midsection. Strings of warm lights line a wall at right, and a small crowd of devotees is visible at the lower right near the base.2016-12-08September 22 20142014-09-22September 22 20142014-09-22A large black stone linga stands in a water basin at night, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers and green leaves draped across its base and around its upper shaft. A silver band encircles the middle of the linga. Water streams down from above and ripples across the reflective pool, with floating flower petals on the surface. Red and white striped edging surrounds the basin, and small string lights glow in the background.2010-02-12November 09 20152015-11-09