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Close photograph of a grey stone Shivalinga, a cylindrical stone deity murti, decorated with a white jewelled ornament set with a red stone at its centre and a thin black thread running around it. Fresh garlands of white jasmine-like flowers and red blossoms wrap its top and sides, and a white cloth with a green-striped border lies at its base. Red and white painted wall blocks blur in the background. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam set in a black yoni-pitha base on a grey stone platform, outdoors. White jasmine garlands drape over the base and around the lingam, with red roses and orange-yellow marigold flowers placed among them. Scattered petals lie on the ground around the stone. No people are visible.2009-12-16June 06 20182018-06-06Photograph of a black Shiva lingam draped with a green and white silk cloth with red and gold borders, garlanded with white and pink flowers and marked with a silver tripundra-style plate, a yellow kumkum/turmeric disc and a small silver crescent. It rests on a white cloth-covered stone platform with green leaves scattered at its base. At right, a figure in white clothing with a red shawl stands partly visible at the edge of the frame, and two oil lamps burn on a brass stand against a rough stone wall. A red-framed diagram of a temple tower hangs at upper left.2012-05-22September 14 20092009-09-14 +1 copiesJune 18 20142014-06-18A dark green stone Shiva lingam is the central subject, adorned with a garland of yellow chrysanthemums and red roses, a large red hibiscus flower on top, and a red gemstone and silver-white tripundra-style marking on its front. A rudraksha mala hangs over it. It rests on a green brocade cloth with gold patterns, surrounded by scattered red roses, white flowers and green leaves. Black stone sculptures of animals flank it on both sides, with carved bronze-toned pillars and a maroon curtain behind. No people are visible.Photo 82875392022-05-23 +1 copiesA black cylindrical Shiva lingam stands outdoors on a white cloth draped over a raised surface, under a bright blue sky. The lingam wears a wrap with red and orange bands, has white horizontal three-line markings and a small orange tilak mark, and is garlanded with white jasmine and red flowers. Dry golden grass, a wooden fence and green trees form the background. No people are visible.2022-01-10Close-up photograph of a dark stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship. The lingam is wrapped in a white cloth with a red and white striped border and is decorated with a jewelled gold trident-shaped face plate featuring a red centre stone, along with a rudraksha-style beaded garland. Its upper section is adorned with white jasmine garlands, purple-centred white flowers, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves arranged in a large flower decoration. A gold-coloured embossed panel is visible at the left edge. No people are visible.2021-05-17A dark black stone Shivalingam stands on a blue silk cloth, wrapped in a garland of yellow and white chrysanthemums with a red rose on top. A silver and jewelled decoration with a red central stone and blue gems is fixed across its front, with a jewelled chain draped down the side. Scattered yellow flowers lie on the cloth. Behind it are ornate brass arches and a deep maroon fabric backdrop, with a wall-mounted electrical switch panel above. No people are visible.June 13 20142014-06-13A dark stone lingam of Shiva is decorated for worship, draped in a red silk cloth and wrapped in garlands of white jasmine and orange-red marigolds. Pink lotus flowers sit on and around the base, and a silver ornament hangs on the front of the stone. A gold-coloured metal yoni-pitha base and a gold-framed hooded serpent canopy stand behind it, with green foliage around. Scattered petals lie on the stone ledge in front. No people are visible.2004-06-12