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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a garland of multicoloured flowers arched over it, set on a black yoni-peetha base in a reflecting pool. On a raised metal platform at upper left, several saffron-robed monks stand and perform a ritual. Along the terraced red brick steps behind, rows of saffron-robed monks and women in red saris sit facing the lingam, with many small oil lamps lined along the steps. A large tree and palms stand beyond the railing.

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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black yoni-peetha base at the center of an open-air amphitheater, its upper shaft wrapped in a garland of multicolored flowers. Behind it, rows of saffron-robed devotees sit in tiers on red-brick steps, many with hands folded in prayer, while a group of saffron-robed men stands on a metal staircase and platform at left, one with palms joined. Clay pots and small lamps line the steps, and green trees and palms appear in the background.2013-06-04November 06 20132013-11-06A large black Shivling stands on a round black pedestal in an outdoor amphitheatre with tiered red-brick seating. A multicoloured red, white and green flower garland drapes over the lingam. Several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand on a metal scaffold platform beside the lingam, hands joined in prayer, with a few holding white conch-like shells. Brass pots and offering vessels sit on a ledge at the platform's base. Behind them, rows of saffron-clad participants sit on the red steps, each beside a small black lamp or pedestal. Trees and palms fill the background under a pale sky.2013-06-10June 05 20132013-06-05June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shiva lingam in a circular yoni-shaped basin is garlanded with a multicolour flower arch of yellow, orange, pink and purple blossoms, set in a red-brick courtyard. On a tiered brick stepped platform behind it, several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold with railings, one holding a lit lamp and others holding offerings, consistent with a rudrabhishekam. Rows of seated devotees in orange and maroon clothes sit on the tiers at the right, and a row of small shrine-like stone lingam forms fills the terrace. Hazy palm trees and buildings lie in the background.2013-10-21 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers arched over its top, set on a broad black yoni-style base. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the top of a metal staircase beside the lingam, hands joined in namaste. Other monks in orange and saffron robes climb the metal steps and stand along red stepped terraces, with rows of saffron-clad devotees seated on the right. Green trees and an overcast sky sit behind. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja at the lingam. The figure at the top has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, a person cue, but the face is too small to confirm.2013-06-03Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-shaped peetha base, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. Behind it, a metal scaffolding staircase rises to a platform where about six saffron-robed monks stand with hands folded or holding items. One figure at the top right in saffron robes and bare upper body stands with hands together. Below, tiered stone seating is filled with more saffron-clad people. A red multi-storey building and a tree form the background.2013-06-17A large black stone Shivling stands on a raised platform in an outdoor courtyard, its top decorated with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers arched over it and a silver-toned plate on the lingam face. Behind it, a group of white-and-saffron clad priests in orange and saffron robes, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand on a metal railed staircase platform, several holding offerings. Below, rows of seated devotees in orange clothing sit on red steps lined with potted green plants. A red multi-storey building with many windows rises in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the Shivling.2013-06-10A large black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base in an outdoor amphitheatre with red brick tiered steps. A multicoloured flower garland hangs over the lingam, which has silver ornamental bands. Several priests in orange-red dhoti and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some with hands folded in prayer and one holding a white cloth or offering. Behind them, rows of tiered seating hold orange-clad devotees and a figure in a white shirt stands at the right. Clay pots sit on the platform, and a yellow construction truck and red buildings appear in the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +2 copies