A photograph of a large outdoor ritual on tiered red stone steps lined with rows of black stone shivalingams on pedestals. Dozens of young people in orange, saffron and red robes sit cross-legged on the steps, many holding long wooden sticks or implements and seemingly performing a synchronized ritual. Potted plants sit along the white metal railings in the foreground. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a large outdoor ritual on tiered red stone steps lined with rows of black stone shivalingams on pedestals. Dozens of young people in orange, saffron and red robes sit cross-legged on the steps, many holding long wooden sticks or implements and seemingly performing a synchronized ritual. Potted plants sit along the white metal railings in the foreground.

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July 08 2013

A photograph of many people seated in rows on red-painted tiered steps beside a water pool, playing wind and brass instruments. The musicians wear orange and saffron robes, and several wear red or pink shawls. Each performer sits before a dark stone pedestal and a small stone lamp-like pillar on the steps. Potted plants and flowering shrubs line the right edge, and white metal railings run diagonally across the scene.

July 22 2013

A photograph of many rows of black stone Shiva lingams on tiered red brick steps, with a fine sprinkling of women and girls seated beside them. Most wear orange or saffron robes with yellow borders, rudraksha malas and white vibhuti or tilaka on their foreheads, and several hold brass conch-shaped horns raised to their lips. Others in red garments sit among the lingams on the lower steps. The arrangement suggests a ritual abhishekam or chanting session on the lingams. Metal handrails and a bright orange-and-white sky frame the scene.

A large outdoor photograph of many saffron-robed devotees seated on red-painted stepped terraces, each step holding rows of black stone shivalingams on square bases. Many of the seated people, including children with shaved heads, play long brass horns (shankhas or trumpets) held to their mouths. Some older adults in orange and maroon robes sit among them. A metal railing and potted plants appear at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or shiva puja with the lingams being honoured by the assembled group.

June 04 2013

June 07 2013

A photograph of many devotees seated in rows on red stone steps at an outdoor temple-style setting, surrounded by numerous black stone Shivalingas on square yoni bases. Many participants wear red and orange-red garments with gold borders, some with white forehead markings, and several play long golden brass horns held upright. Some younger boys and a few shaven-headed men in red and orange robes sit among them. Metal railing and a water area appear at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual gathering of horn players among lingams.

Rows of women in saffron-orange saris with rudraksha malas sit on red-brick tiered steps, each seated behind a dark black stone shivalingam set on a black base. Many hold small brass or golden horns or conch-like instruments to their lips and some have white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Metal railings and potted plants stand at the lower right, and a yellow-brown brass vessel appears near the front row. No a person candidate is visible; the scene shows a group ritual with shivalingams arranged on the steps.

A photograph of a tiered red brick amphitheatre-like structure lined with rows of black stone shiva lingam-style bases, with dozens of young people in orange robes seated on the steps playing wind instruments. In the foreground a green water pool is bordered by a metal chain-link and rail fence. Several potted plants sit at the lower right. The seated group numbers roughly two dozen or more, with many rows visible behind the front row.

Rows of young devotees in orange and maroon clothing sit on red-tiered steps beside many black stone Shivalingams with silver-toned yoni bases, arranged across the terraced stairs for a rudra-abhishekam. Boys and girls in saffron robes sit near the front, one boy with hands pressed in prayer, while others in maroon sit further along the steps. Brass pots, bowls and a small brass plate with offerings lie on the steps near the lingams, and a metal railing and water channel run along the right side.

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