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A large dark black stone Shivalingam at an outdoor temple is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, red and purple, and its circular base is decorated with marigold and floral borders. A metal staircase and platform on the left hold several monks in saffron-orange robes, some with shaved heads. One figure at the top, with long dark hair and reddish-orange clothing, stands extended toward the lingam, apparently pouring or offering something from a small vessel, as in an abhishekam. A plain stone wall and a tree sit behind under a pale sky.

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Outdoor photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga draped with long garlands in orange, yellow, green, red, purple and white, with a flower-garland base beneath it. On a raised metal platform and staircase to the left stand several men in orange and saffron robes; one bald man in orange robes is at the far left. At the top right, a figure with long dark hair in a red-orange garment stretches one arm outward while scattering petals or offerings toward the linga. Clear blue sky and a stone wall with trees form the background.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17A large black Shiva lingam draped in dense garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands in yellow, orange, red and white, with a flower-garland skirt around its base. Beside it, a metal staircase scaffold rises to a platform where several people in saffron-orange robes stand and sit; one woman in a red blouse on the platform gestures outward with her arm raised. Clear pale sky and a stone wall with trees are behind the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large dark black stone Shivling garlanded with multicoloured flower strands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with an orange-and-yellow marigold base border. A woman in a red sari stands at the top of the Shivling on a metal platform, extending her hand to scatter flower petals. Several monks in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform behind her, and a bald monk in orange stands at the left. A tree and pale blue sky appear in the background, with a stone wall at the right.2015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17A large dark stone Shivalingam is draped with long garlands of marigold-orange, yellow, white, red and purple flowers, with a flower-decorated base beneath. A metal staircase with railings climbs to a platform beside it, where several shaven-headed monks in orange-saffron robes stand on the steps and at the top. One monk at the top, wearing a dark red-brown garment, holds a small ritual vessel toward the lingam. The sky is pale blue and a low wall runs behind.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor Maha Shivaratri abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga draped with long garlands of yellow, orange, magenta, purple and white flowers and a flower-bordered base. On a metal stair-and-platform scaffold to the left, several saffron-robed monks stand; the man at the top, in a dark head covering and orange garment, raises a small silver vessel while pouring. Pale blue sky and a low stone wall behind.2015-02-17A photograph of a large dark black stone shivalingam at an outdoor temple, draped in multicoloured flower garlands of marigold, yellow, pink, red and purple blooms, with a marigold-decorated base. A metal staircase on the left leads to a raised platform where several saffron and orange robed devotees stand, and a seated woman in a brown-red garment holds a ritual item near the top of the lingam. A low wall and leafy tree stand behind in pale sky.2015-02-17A large dark Shivling is draped with thick garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in yellow, orange, white, purple and green, with a flower band along its base. A steel staircase rises beside it to a platform where a figure in red-orange robes raises one arm toward the sky while several other saffron-robed monks stand on the stairs below. Two stand at the lower steps, one white-haired. A pale blue sky and a low stone wall with a tree sit behind the scene.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17A large dark black stone Shivalingam is draped with long garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in orange, yellow, pink, purple and white, with a garland band wrapped around its base in a diamond pattern of orange and yellow blossoms. Above, a raised metal scaffold platform holds several saffron-robed monks and a woman in an orange sari with a tilak, standing in a row. A concrete wall and leafy tree sit behind in a clear pale sky. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam or floral worship event at an outdoor shrine.2015-02-17