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A large black stone Shiva lingam with white tripundra markings stands on a black yoni-pitha base at an outdoor ritual site. A green, orange, and white flower garland drapes over the lingam. A metal staircase leads to a raised platform where several bare-chested men in orange or saffron cloths stand near the top, attending the lingam. Gold ceremonial arches and a gold trident decorate the base, and red flags line the background wall beside rows of red seating. Several people in orange clothing stand at the bottom of the stairs.

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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black yoni-pitha base at an open outdoor venue, its top section wrapped in a white cloth band and a multicolour flower garland arched over it. A metal staircase with railings climbs to a platform beside the linga, where a group of about a dozen monks in saffron-orange robes stand and walk along the steps, with one holding a white object. Tiered red seating behind is lined with rows of people in orange clothing.2013-06-10A large black stone Shivalingam with three horizontal silver bands sits on a broad black yoni-shaped pedestal with a golden trident and a golden serpent hood at its base. A garland of marigolds and green leaves is draped around the lingam. A white metal staircase rises to the top of the lingam, where several men in orange and saffron clothing stand, one with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body. Red flags line a wall in the background and a tree stands at the left.2017-07-24November 22 20162016-11-22June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a broad black yoni-pitha base at an outdoor ceremonial ground, its top wrapped with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers. Three horizontal white bands mark the linga's upper shaft. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand on a scaffold at the top of the linga, one holding up an object. Below, a figure seated in front of the base wears red and a red garland with rudraksha-style beads, flanked by a golden makara-style arch. Tiered rows of seats line the left side, and a building with orange walls and a partially built roof stands behind. Small flags on poles are visible at the left.2017-07-24September 11 20172017-09-11October 22 20102010-10-22 +2 copiesNovember 22 20162016-11-22July 24 20172017-07-24October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11A large black stone Shivling with a smooth polished grey-silver upper cylinder stands on a dark black yoni-peetha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and flowers draped in an arch behind it. White tripundra-style markings are painted on the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal scaffold staircase and platform at the left and back, some holding white cloths and vessels, apparently preparing or performing a ritual abhishekam on the Shivling. Rows of seated devotees in orange clothing fill the terrace seating behind, blurred in the distance. Trees and a red building are visible at the edges under a pale sky.2013-06-10