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A large black stone Shivling stands in a water basin at dusk, with a tall oval lingam crowned by a white and red tripundra marking and a red tilak dot, wrapped in a garland-edged band. A golden yoni-pitha base with a gold ornamental face motif sits below, with water jets falling around it. Behind is a red and white striped stepped structure and trees.

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June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07October 17 20102010-10-17A large black polished stone Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni pedestal at an outdoor shrine, water pouring over it from above. The lingam is decorated with white and red-and-yellow garlands, white marble-like horizontal stripes with a white disc, and gold-toned embossed shield-shaped ornaments on the pedestal. White garland strands hang along the base. Behind it are red-tiered stone steps with seating, a metal railing, a multi-storey concrete building with a steel staircase, and a tree under a cloudy sky. Two people sit far off on the steps at left.2010-10-17Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a square plinth with red and white striped base, adorned with white and red flower garlands and gold-trimmed ceremonial cloth. Water sprays from fountain jets around it onto the monument and surrounding pool. Tiered red stone steps on the left hold about a dozen seated devotees in white clothes, and a few people stand near the base; at the lower right, figures in orange and white robes stand beside the plinth. Trees and an overcast sky frame the scene.2010-10-17Silhouetted large black stone Shivalingam at dusk, its tall yoni-pitha base and rounded lingam crowned by a dark arched form, with water jets arcing down from above around it. A decorative band with hanging motifs wraps the base and a small carved face-like panel sits on the pitha. Behind it are a tiered white and dark striped stepped wall, a tree silhouette and a building, under a pale sunset sky. No people are visible.2009-06-09October 17 20102010-10-17A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow pool with water jets spraying around it. The lingam is garlanded with multicoloured flower strands, a gold yoni-shaped ornament hangs at its base, and a white cloth drapes its upper section. Men and women bathe and wade in the water around the lingam, while onlookers sit on striped tiered steps and a tent-lined bank in the background. A red brick building and trees sit under an overcast sky.2009-07-07A large black stone Shivling stands on a raised platform in an outdoor stadium-style setting with red tiered seating behind it. Water streams fall from the top of the lingam and from spouts at its sides. The lingam is decorated with a silver horizontal band with a white dot, three gold tripundra-style ornaments, red and gold trim, and white flower garlands draped around its base. Metal staircases and a partly built concrete building are visible in the background. Several people stand at the edge of the platform on the right, mostly partially visible.2010-10-17A large black stone Shivling is the central subject, decorated with a garland of orange and yellow marigolds, a golden embossed yoni-shaped plate with a gem-studded face, and white flower strands draped around its base. Water sprays and streams down from the top of the lingam. Red-tiered stadium-style seating and a multistory unfinished concrete building with metal railings stand behind it, and a few people in the far right background are partially visible near the seating. A cloudy sky overhead.2010-07-26