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A large black stone Shivalinga with a marigold and flower garland draped around it stands in a dark stone yoni-shaped basin at the centre of the frame. Three white horizontal tripundra-style marks are painted on the front of the linga. Behind it, tiers of red-painted stone steps are lined with rows of small grey stone lingas and seated stone figures. On a raised platform above the linga, several men in saffron and orange robes sit, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Below, bare-chested men in orange dhotis stand near the basin and a woman in an orange sari is visible at the lower right, with red flags and a red building behind. Strict appearance-based identification of a specific person is not made; roles are described only.

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June 24 20132013-06-24May 22 20172017-05-22A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a tiered black yoni-pitha base, wrapped with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers. Above it, on a raised platform, several men in saffron and orange clothing perform a ritual, one holding a long white cloth and another standing nearby. Behind the lingam, rows of small stone Shiva lingams line terraced red steps, with a red multi-storey building and red flags in the background. Several people in orange garments stand at the lower edges of the base and near the steps.2017-07-03 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20142014-02-27July 31 20172017-07-31A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a square platform in shallow water, with a garland of red and white flowers draped around its upper shaft and a white rectangular placard fixed to its face. Saffron-robed figures climb a white metal staircase toward the lingam's platform, while a row of seated saffron-robed devotees sits on red tiered steps behind it. Two white-clad people stand on the left side of the stairs. Red-brick buildings and trees frame the background.2013-06-06September 11 20172017-09-11A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a raised platform outdoors, draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on metal scaffolding stairs and along the terraced steps behind it, with more saffron-robed people seated in rows on the red brick tiers beside a reflecting water channel. A red multi-storey building stands behind. A small white placard is affixed to the lingam's front face.2013-06-06January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base stands at center, draped in a garland arch of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with three horizontal silver tripundra bands and a silver disc on its face. Behind it, a red multi-storey building is decorated with orange and pink marigold garlands strung across its upper windows. To the upper left, three men on a raised metal platform with a railing wear saffron-orange dhotis and red flower garlands; the tallest, with long dark hair, stands with hands clasped, while the two shaved-headed men beside him are in folded-hands postures. Terracotta pots with plants fill the tiered wall at right, and two orange-robed people sit in the background.2013-06-24 +1 copiesA large dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular black base, draped with a long garland of red and yellow flowers. Beside it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a raised platform where several people in saffron and orange robes sit, one wearing a light shawl. Below, rows of people in white clothes sit on red stone steps facing the lingam, with many small lamps set along the steps. A plain brick wall and a tree form the background. Rudra Abhishekam ritual setting.2017-05-29Outdoor ritual at a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform, decorated with a flower garland and a cloth band. A seated man in saffron-red and reddish-brown robes, wearing a red turban, rudraksha-style beads and a white flower garland, sits on a gold-framed seat with a golden cobra hood behind him, beside a trident. Around him, several women and girls in orange and saffron garments and white saris perform puja, one holding a ritual item. Striped cloth covers the platform edge, and red-brick buildings, scaffolding and a tiered seating area with many small lingams fill the background. Two people stand on top of the lingam.2017-07-03