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A large grey stone Shivalinga stands on a square, red-and-white striped platform in a water tank at Aadikailaasa, decorated with a multicoloured garland and a rainbow-coloured floral arch above it, with a water spout flowing from the base. Saffron-robed monks are seated along the red tiered steps and railings above, and white-clad figures stand at the left of the steps. A crane-mounted camera arm extends into the frame at left, and the surrounding area has trees, lights and a red building.

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November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06November 11 20132013-11-11A photograph of a large black Shiva lingam standing on a square platform in a water tank at an outdoor open-air venue. The lingam is draped with a long garland and a band of colourful flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, green and white. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase climbing the lingam's platform, and a few seated figures in saffron and maroon sit on red tiered steps at left. Empty red-cushioned seating rises in the background, and a fence and parked vehicles line the far edge. Green foliage frames the foreground.2013-11-06A photograph of a large black Shivalinga on a raised platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, decorated with a dense garland of marigolds and striped fabric in yellow, orange, green and red. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a red-brick staircase and balcony at the upper left, some with hands raised, while a few people in white stand at the lower left edge. Terraced red steps line the pool and the water mirrors the entire scene.2013-07-29A large black stone lingam, decorated with multicolored flower garlands in orange, yellow, green, purple and white, stands on a raised platform in the water of a pool. Garlands drape its base in swags. A metal staircase with banana-leaf and garland decorations leads to a raised platform where two robed figures in saffron and orange stand. Behind, tiered red stone seating holds rows of people in saffron and orange robes, and white-clad attendants sit on the steps at left. Tents and red and white draping frame the open-air ceremony.2013-07-22June 03 20132013-06-03A large black Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform draped with a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and white, with a garland arch over the top. Around it, a shallow water pool reflects the scene. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at left and centre, some holding ritual items, while more saffron-clad figures are seated in rows along red-brick terraces lined with small black shivalingams. A tall red building is behind. Rudrabhishekam-style ritual setting at an outdoor shrine.2013-11-06A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a circular base decorated with a dense band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, white and purple, with a multicoloured floral arch draped over the top. Water flows over the lingam and runs down into a channel at right. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings rises to a platform where several men in saffron-orange robes stand and handle items, one in a white garment. A red brick wall lined with small black shiva lingam shrines fills the background, with trees and a white-walled building beyond.2013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large dark grey Shiva lingam on a square stone platform in a water-filled tank is wrapped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Water flows from a spout on the lingam's base. A metal staircase with banana-leaf decorations rises to the top, where several people in saffron-orange robes stand; one wears a red garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, and a figure in white stands nearby. Below, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the red-tiered steps on the left, while on the right a line of people in orange robes stands at the tank edge. Bunting flags and palm-leaf decorations line the grounds, with trees behind.2013-07-22