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A large dark black stone Shivalingam, adorned with garlands of marigolds in orange and yellow, purple and green flower strands, and a band of silver. It stands on a flower-decorated platform in an open courtyard. Behind it, a red multi-storey building rises under a grey sky. On the left, a metal staircase with banana leaves and flower garlands leads to a raised platform where several saffron-robed figures stand, one in a deep orange robe and another in a brown robe. On the right, rows of seated monks in saffron and orange robes sit on tiered steps. Red and white draped bunting lines the back of the seating area. A ritual abhishekam setting with the lingam as the central deity murti.

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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform, decorated with multicoloured marigold and other flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple, white and green, with a silver tripundra-style band and a silver emblem on its face. Behind it stands a red multi-storey building with rows of rooftop spires. On the left, a staircase with banana plant decorations leads to a upper platform where several saffron-robed monks stand, one in a red shawl near the top holding his hands together in añjali. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill the red stone steps in the foreground. Red and white draped fabric decorates the stage area. Dusk sky.2013-07-22A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a red and white base within a water-filled tank, decorated with a multicoloured garland arch and hanging marigold and flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and green. Banana leaves and garlands frame a raised staircase and platform where several saffron-robed monks stand and sit, one gesturing. Rows of red seats hold many saffron-robed devotees, and a red multi-storey building and a camera crane are behind. Ritual abhishekam setting with the lingam adorned for worship.2013-07-22A large black Shivalingam stands on a tall stone pedestal draped with bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red, green and purple, with a flower arch behind it. Rows of monks in saffron-orange robes sit on tiered red stone seating in the foreground, and a group of monks in saffron robes stands on a metal scaffold staircase at left, some wearing rudraksha malas. A red multi-storey building with rooftop spires forms the backdrop under an overcast sky.2013-07-29A large dark stone lingam is decorated with rows of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, including an oval garland framing its face and a wide flower-covered base in orange, yellow, purple and green. Two figures in saffron-toned clothing stand on the platform behind the lingam, and a striped flower-draped structure surrounds it. Along stepped red brick seating beside a water tank, around 15 seated people in white clothes watch the ceremony, and a red multi-storey building with a water tower rises behind.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam stands on a flower-decorated platform, wrapped with a marigold garland arch and a multicoloured garland skirt in red, orange, yellow, white and green. Silver bands encircle the lingam's upper section. On a metal scaffold stair and platform to the left, about a dozen saffron-robed sannyasi priests stand in rows, some holding offerings or fire, with red-and-yellow garlands draped along the railings. Below them, more saffron-clad monks sit on terraced red steps. A red brick building with many windows forms the backdrop, and a person in white stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a rudra abhishekam with floral decoration.2013-07-29A large dark black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a square base decorated with a garland arch of orange, yellow and green flowers and a flower-draped skirt of multicoloured marigold and other blooms. Silver bands wrap the lingam's middle. Along the raised platform on the left, about a dozen saffron-robed monks and priests stand on a metal scaffold with stairs and railings, one pointing outward. Rows of seated saffron-clad participants fill the red terraced seating in the background, beside a red brick building. Overcast sky above. A Rudra Abhishekam ritual with flowers is suggested by the setting. A small brass plaque sits on the base.2013-07-29A large black Shiva lingam with a silver horizontal-striped marking is framed by an arch of multicoloured flower garlands and draped with garland swags in orange, yellow, purple and white. On a raised platform above it, three men in saffron and orange robes stand at a railing decorated with banana leaves and garlands; the central figure wears a long garland and tilted headwear. Below, a row of saffron-robed people sits on steps near potted plants, some playing drums.2013-07-22A large outdoor Shivalingam is decorated with dense bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple, white and green, forming a tall flower-wrapped base and a garland arch around the lingam. It stands on a platform surrounded by water. Behind it, a terraced amphitheatre holds seated people in white clothes, and a red multi-storey building rises at the back. Several men stand on the building's roof, one in a dark top, others in light clothing. Tiers of white-clad seated people are visible on the steps, so the total is in the 21-100 range.2015-02-17A large black Shivalinga stands at the centre of a red-walled courtyard, draped in bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and green, with a flower arch over its top. Saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, one raising an arm, and more saffron-robed figures stand in rows on the steps at right beside potted plants. Rows of seated devotees fill the tiered red steps, and white banners with red and yellow drapes hang along the back. A small pool of water surrounds the base. The lingam is adorned for a Guru Purnima celebration at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.2013-07-22A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform at dusk, draped in garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strings in red, orange, yellow, purple and white, with silver ornaments on its face. Behind it, rows of people in saffron and orange robes sit in tiers on red steps, and a few standing figures in white and orange are on a metal walkway to the left. Potted plants line the terrace, a red multi-storey building rises behind, and water surrounds the platform.2013-07-22A large black lingam stands at the centre of a flower-decorated stage, wrapped in a rainbow arch of marigolds and multicoloured garlands with hanging floral swags. Several saffron-robed monks and devotees stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, some wearing rudraksha malas; a woman in red and gold stands among them. Terraced steps behind hold rows of seated saffron-clad participants and potted plants, in front of a red multi-storey building with draped red and yellow bunting. The lingam has three horizontal silver bands and a central silver disc.2013-07-22A large black Shiva lingam stands at the centre of a tiered red-brick stepped platform, adorned with a multicoloured floral garland arch of marigolds and an orange, yellow, green and white flower skirt draped around its base. Silver ornamental bands wrap the lingam. Around it, several saffron-robed priests with bare upper bodies stand on a raised metal walkway, some with palms joined in namaskar and others holding ritual items, while more robed attendants stand on the lower tiers. Terracotta pots and small green plants line the back wall, and rows of small black lingams are set into the brickwork on both sides. Red-brick building walls and a metal railing frame the scene. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-11-06