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A large black stone Shivling stands on a square platform with a stepped base in front of a red multi-storey building. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal scaffold beside the lingam and on tiered stone steps behind it, some holding vessels and pouring liquid over the top of the lingam. Dozens more saffron-robed monks sit in rows on the red terraced steps behind, seated in an orderly audience. A small white label is attached to the lingam's side. Shallow water surrounds the base, and trees and a partly built structure appear at the right.

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June 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesJune 09 20132013-06-09June 04 20132013-06-04A large black stone Shivalinga with a silver-plated front panel stands on a square black yoni-pitha base in a shallow water-filled channel. Behind it, a tiered red brick terrace holds rows of devotees, and several saffron-robed priests stand on a raised metal walkway with railings, hands folded in prayer. A red multi-storey building with unfinished rooftop rods rises in the background under overcast sky. The scene suggests a Rudra abhishekam setting, though no clear ritual action is visible.2013-06-08A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped peetha stands on a raised platform in a shallow water pool, its face marked with white horizontal stripes. Behind it, rows of saffron-robed sannyasis, many with shaved heads and folded hands, stand on red brick terraced steps beside a metal railing staircase, facing the lingam in prayer. Several shaved-head monks in orange and white clothing stand on the staircase landing. A red multi-storey building with grey rooftop structures rises in the background, and petals are scattered at the base of the lingam. Consistent with a rudrabhishekam and paduka puja event.2013-06-08June 08 20132013-06-08June 09 20132013-06-09 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in water in the foreground, decorated with a garland of orange, yellow and red flowers and marked with white horizontal lines. Behind it, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a white metal staircase platform beside a red multi-storey building, some holding ritual implements and one pouring or offering something. Rows of clay pots with small plants line the red tiered steps. The scene suggests an abhishekam or rudra abhishekam ritual being performed at the temple tank. Several more monks in orange robes are visible seated or standing on the steps below.2013-06-06June 04 20132013-06-04Large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in a water pool before a red multi-storey building. A marigold garland drapes its upper shaft and a white and silver panel is fixed on the front. Behind it, a white-metal staircase with railings climbs a red tiered stepped platform, where figures in saffron and orange robes stand and sit, some with hands folded in prayer, and others are seated in rows along the lower steps. Several figures on the upper landing wear saffron robes and beaded necklaces; one standing figure in the centre is distinctive but identity is uncertain. Potted plants line the tiers. Water reflects the scene.2013-06-06June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated yoni-pattha base stands on a raised platform in water, decorated with flower petals at its base. Around it, saffron-robed monks stand on metal staircases and railings and sit in rows on the red-tiered steps of a basin, many holding offerings. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with grey construction scaffolding above. A purple logo appears at the upper left. The scene reflects a Rudra abhishekam ritual at a temple basin.2013-06-07