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A large black stone lingam is the central subject, draped in a dense garland of multicolored flower strands in red, orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a silver-banded yoni-style base and a floral arch behind it. Several monks in saffron and orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform at the upper left, some with hands raised and bare shoulders, and rows of seated monks in orange robes fill the tiered red-brick seating beside the abhishekam area. The scene is an outdoor rudra abhishekam beside a tank of water, with a red-brick building behind.

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Outdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a square stone base, decorated with a tall arch of marigold garlands in red, yellow and green and a long festoon of multicoloured flower garlands across its base; white horizontal tripundra markings are painted on the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal scaffold staircase on the left and along a platform beside the lingam, one reaching to adjust the arch of flowers, others holding red and yellow garlands. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill the tiered red stone seating in the background in front of a red brick building, under an overcast sky.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A 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.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A 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.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large black Shiva lingam with a silver tripundra mark and a garland of red, yellow and green flowers arched over it stands on a tiered black yoni-peetha base in an outdoor ritual ground. Behind it, a multi-storey red building is lined with spires. On a metal scaffold stair and platform to the left, several saffron-robed monks and a figure in saffron with a rudraksha mala stand in a row; one with a shaved head presses palms together in anjali, and another holds out a hand. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill the tiered seating below, and yellow and blue bunting hangs along the rails.2013-07-01A large black Shiva lingam stands on a tiered orange-and-yellow flower-garland base, draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, in an outdoor ceremonial ground. Behind it, a white metal staircase leads to a raised platform where a figure in orange robes stands with arms raised. Several other people in orange and white robes climb the stairs or stand at the side, and a seated crowd in white clothing fills the stepped seating at the lower left. Clay pots are stacked along the right-hand wall beneath a pale sky and trees.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJuly 29 20132013-07-29A large dark stone Shivalinga is adorned with thick garlands of marigold and multicolored flowers in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, arranged in a tall oval frame and a wide flower-draped base. Flower garlands arch over the lingam like a decorated canopy. Several men in white dhotis stand on top of and beside the lingam structure. Behind it, tiered brick seating holds rows of seated devotees in white clothing, and a red multi-storey building with a water tank rises in the background.2015-02-17