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Several dark grey stone shivalingams stand in a row on a red-and-white checkered stepped platform, each draped with white cloth bordered in green and garlanded with white flower strands and red and pink blossoms. Three Tripundra markings appear on the lingam faces. Behind them, devotees in white and pink clothing sit on the steps and gather near a canopy, with an orange-robed figure visible on the upper steps under an open sky. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja setting at an outdoor temple site.

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Outdoor photograph of a terraced stone amphitheatre with red-and-white striped steps. Rows of small black lingams sit on white-draped pedestals, each garlanded with white flowers, with brass kalashas holding leafy offerings in front. A woman in a cream and yellow sari walks in the foreground, and another woman in a light sari sits on the left steps. Potted red-leaved plants and a blue tarpaulin appear behind. Several people in white are seated and standing on the upper steps.2009-07-07July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoors at a water ghat with red-and-white striped steps leading down to a pond. Several saffron-robed sadhus descend the steps; the central figure wears a long orange garment, a red-and-orange garland, and carries a small white bundle, while a companion in orange with a white cloth bundle assists. Another orange-clad attendant carries a small pot and a camera bag walks nearby. Along the steps stand five stone lingam-shaped murtis, each draped in white cloth and garlanded with marigolds and flowers, arranged for abhishekam-style ritual. Tall potted plants and trees line the upper edge, and a few white-clad people stand near the top of the steps. The scene suggests a water ritual or puja at the temple tank.2009-07-08July 07 20092009-07-07Outdoor photo of a long grid of identical white-draped shivalinga stones on a paved courtyard, rows stretching into the distance. In the foreground, one shivalinga is dressed with white cloth, a gold-and-orange band, garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, a gold necklace and a red-and-white embroidered sash, with a coconut at the base. Small name plaques sit in front of several lingas. No people are visible.2009-08-06A photograph of a tiered outdoor stone terrace lined with rows of black Shiva lingams on square black bases, many with white markings. Behind and between them sit many people in white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls, with rudraksha malas visible on some. A man in the foreground right wears a white dhoti and an orange-red shawl, seated beside a lingam. Trees and a metal railing frame the upper left, with orange flags in the background.2017-07-24July 08 20132013-07-08