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A photograph of a large black Shiva lingam draped in garlands of yellow, orange, white and magenta flowers, with a flower-decorated base in the foreground. On a metal staircase and platform at the left, several monks in saffron and orange robes stand, one with a shaved head at the bottom left. A seated figure in saffron robes sits at the top of the platform beside the lingam, with long dark hair, appearing to hold objects in their hands. A stone wall and trees with clear pale sky lie behind. The lingam and garlands are the main subject, with the monks and platform as setting.

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