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A large dark grey stone Shivalingam rises from a circular black base in a water tank, decorated with a garland of orange, white, yellow and purple flowers draped down its side. A metal staircase railing leads up to its platform, where several men in orange and saffron robes stand with hands folded in prayer. Other saffron-clad men stand on the steps and at the base. Red-brown stone steps line the tank behind, with potted plants at the right edge and a small building and railing in the background.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 05 20132013-06-05June 05 20132013-06-05June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 05 20132013-06-05June 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands in a water basin at the centre of the frame, draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Water flows over its base and into the pool. Behind it, a set of red-painted stone steps leads up to a railed platform where several men in saffron and orange robes stand; some hold brass instruments and others appear to be chanting or performing a ritual. A man in orange robes stands on the stair landing to the left, and two people in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in prayer at the lower left. Potted plants line the steps at right, and a yellow truck is visible in the background.2013-06-05A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a dark circular yoni peetha base, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and scattered petals. Behind it, on a red-brick stepped amphitheatre with metal railings, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a raised platform wearing red and orange garlands, while more saffron-clad figures sit along the steps at the right. A white-clad figure stands near the steps, and a red-and-white floral garland runs along the handrails. Orange bunting and red tents decorate the background.2013-07-01A large black stone Shivalingam with a garland of marigolds and flowers stands on a square platform in a water tank with a stepped red-brick embankment. Several saffron-robed monks and devotees stand on metal staircases and walkways beside the lingam, with a line of similarly robed people seated on the steps at the right, their hands together in prayer. A railing and buildings with orange roofs sit in the background. The scene suggests a ritual or worship setting. No figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance.2013-06-05July 01 20132013-07-01A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni pedestal with a spout channel, washed with milk running down its surface and off the spout. A striped multicoloured garland drapes over the top of the linga. On the left, a metal staircase rises beside the stone steps, where several priests in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the landings holding white offerings. A few more figures in orange and white are on the steps below. Red stepped seating rises behind the linga, with rows of small black lamp stands on the right and a metal railing. A small orange-clad figure stands at the far right near the steps. Abhishekam is being performed on the linga.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a circular black platform, draped with a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers. Several priests in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stand on a metal staircase and railing behind it, holding white bowls and offerings; one priest near the centre wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Rows of small black lingams line the red-tiered wall on the right, and an orange building sits in the background. The lingam is decorated with silver-toned bands and the platform holds water. Visible priests number about six.2013-06-10 +1 copies