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A large grey-green lingam, a Shiva linga, is draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, purple, white and red, with a band of ornate silver and gold strips at its base. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a raised platform behind it, one pouring liquid from a white vessel or pot over the top of the linga, with a spray of water visible. A red brick building and a wall of potted plants stepped up a hillside form the background, with a lone figure in white on the right. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam ritual.

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February 17 20152015-02-17A large blue-grey Shivalinga is decorated with a tall arch of multicoloured flower garlands in purple, yellow, white, red and green, arranged around the lingam like a halo. Behind it, several shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a platform; the central figure wears a rudraksha mala and a white garland, and two others flank him in orange cloth. Red terraced planters with potted plants rise in tiers behind a metal railing, and strings of small lights run across the scene. A woman in a white sari with a red border stands at the lower right.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands at the centre, draped with a continuous garland of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, orange, purple, white and green that wraps around its base and sides. A horizontal band of decorative silver-patterned cloth with tripundra-style markings is wrapped around its middle. Behind it, several saffron-robed monks in orange garments stand near the lingam, with a long-haired figure in the centre wearing a beaded mala and a gold necklace, while others attend to the flower decorations. Behind them are a red brick building, white railings and tiers of terracotta pots holding small green plants, with strings of lights above. The scene suggests a Maha Shivaratri abhishekam and puja setting.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor photograph of a very large tall cylindrical Shiva lingam, its polished surface dark blue-grey, encircled by an oval garland frame of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a striped cloth band wrapped around its base. Behind it, four shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform, one pouring liquid from a vessel while others look on. Red brick building and tiered terraces of potted plants form the background, with string lights above. A woman in white sari stands at right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA large dark Shivalingam stands on a circular platform draped with a thick garland of marigolds, yellow and white flowers, and bands of purple and green, forming an arch over the lingam. On the platform behind it, several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and rudraksha malas stand performing a ritual. Tiered red-brick steps with rows of small terracotta lamps rise behind, with seated devotees in white clothing on the right and a standing figure in a red-and-white sari at the edge. A red multi-storey building forms the backdrop.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform, encircled by a thick garland of marigolds, white flowers, and green and purple fabric strands draped in an oval over its top. Monks in saffron-orange robes stand on the upper level behind a white railing, one with long dark hair and a red garland, tending to the lingam from above. Rows of terracotta tiers and a red-brick building form the background, and spectators in white clothes sit on the steps at the right. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a Shiva lingam.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large dark blue shivalinga stands in the foreground, dressed with a thick band of marigold garlands in orange and yellow, purple flower strands, and tall flower-wreathed arches in red, yellow, purple, green and white rising on either side. A silver-toned yoni-pattern plate with a round medallion sits at the front. Behind it on a raised platform, a seated man with long hair and a white garment is flanked by two young men in saffron-orange clothing, one standing at left and one at right. Red stone steps and a red building with windows form the backdrop. The scene reads as a Mahashivaratri procession or abhishekam setting at an ashram.2016-03-07February 19 20152015-02-19