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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a grey square platform with red and white striped base, draped with a garland of red, yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. Three horizontal silver bands mark the lingam's face. Behind it, a red multi-storey building, rows of potted plants and tiered niches. On the left, several saffron-robed priests with orange shawls and beaded necklaces stand on a white metal scaffold railing, some with hands folded, while garlands hang along the railings. Outdoors, daylight.

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June 24 20132013-06-24June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base stands at the centre of an open courtyard, its upper section draped in a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Behind it, rows of saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas stand in clasped-hand prayer on a raised red-and-white stone platform and metal railing, while more seated monks in orange clothes sit in rows on black-topped stone seats in the tiered amphitheatre to the right. Strings of orange and yellow marigolds hang overhead and potted plants line the steps. The scene appears to be a ceremonial gathering around the linga. Several people stand on the left and many more are seated on the right.2013-06-24June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated front panel sits on a black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers arched over its top. Red garlands draped along a white metal staircase lead up to the platform. Several saffron-robed priests stand on the steps and at the platform, some with hands folded in prayer. Tiered red stone seating behind is lined with rows of small clay lamps and potted plants, with saffron-clad people seated on many of the tiers. Red-and-yellow bunting hangs from the building behind. The setting appears to be an outdoor abhishekam or puja arrangement.2013-06-24A large black stone Shiva lingam on a black yoni-shaped pedestal stands in an open courtyard. The lingam is draped with a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers and has three horizontal white painted bands with a small emblem. Behind it, tiered red stone steps hold rows of small potted green plants and many black stone lingams. Along the upper tiers, seated figures in orange robes sit in meditation on small black platforms, and red-robed people are visible at the lower left. Red and white flower garlands hang along the railing to the left.2013-06-24June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam on a square red-and-white striped plinth stands in an open courtyard, with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers draped over its top and a silver band with a central crystal mounted on its shaft. Behind it, several men in orange and red dhoti-style clothing stand on a metal railed scaffold platform with stairs, some with hands joined in prayer and one holding an offering, and rows of smaller black lingams are arranged on tiered red brick steps where many people in orange sit facing the central lingam. Coloured pennants flank the scene and a purple emblem with a white bird appears at upper left. Some people are partly visible at the edges, so the count is best given as a range.2013-06-10 +1 copies