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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in water in the foreground, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland arranged in an arch. Behind it, a group of saffron-robed priests and devotees stand on a raised metal platform and steps before a red multi-storey building. A man in white dhoti and shirt raises a lit flame, while other priests in orange robes and rudraksha malas perform ritual gestures. Rows of small potted plants and red terraced seating line the background.

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November 18 20132013-11-18A large black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands in a shallow water basin with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers draped over its top. Two bands of white ornamental stone are fixed to its front. On a raised metal platform to the left, a line of saffron-robed sannyasis stand with rudraksha malas around their necks, while a man in white clothing reaches toward the lingam, apparently performing abhishekam. Behind them, a red multi-storey building and tiered stone steps with rows of small black lingams line the courtyard.2013-11-18A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands in the foreground of a water-filled courtyard, garlanded with a multicolour flower garland arch. Robed sannyasis in orange and saffron clothing stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, some holding offerings. A man in white clothes stands at the top of the stairs beside the lingam, apparently performing abhishekam or puja. Tiered rows of meditating sannyasis in orange sit on black mats along the red-brick terraced seating at right and background, with a red multi-storey building behind.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18Outdoor photo of a large dark stone Shiva lingam in a black yoni-peetha base, standing in shallow water, garlanded with a multicolour flower garland arch and marked with white sandalwood or vibhuti-style stripes. Several saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand on a metal railed platform and steps to the left, some with hands joined in namaskar. A white-clad man at right holds up a small object near the lingam. Behind them rise a red brick building and tiered terraces with rows of small plants and rows of seated devotees in orange clothing.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black lotus-shaped peetha in a reflecting water tank, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland and marked with white tilak-like markings. Behind it, monks in orange and saffron robes stand on tiered stone steps and a metal staircase, while a figure in white clothing stands near the linga, apparently performing abhishekam or puja. Red multi-storey buildings and trees form the backdrop, and a rows of seated saffron-clad devotees are visible on the terraced steps.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a raised platform in an open courtyard, draped with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers around its top. Sprinkling water flows from the spout of the base. Several saffron-robed figures stand on red tiered steps and a metal staircase around the lingam, some carrying vessels, while rows of small black lingams line the steps behind. Red multi-storey building and trees frame the scene, with hazy sky above.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-shaped pedestal in water, its top draped with a garland of orange and white flowers. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a white metal staircase and railing at the left and the lingam's upper area, pouring liquid and offering flowers toward the lingam during an abhishekam. A red multi-storey building and rows of seated saffron-robed people on red-brick steps form the background. A small white plaque with lettering is mounted on the lingam.2013-06-06 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in water in the foreground, decorated with a garland of orange, yellow and red flowers and marked with white horizontal lines. Behind it, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a white metal staircase platform beside a red multi-storey building, some holding ritual implements and one pouring or offering something. Rows of clay pots with small plants line the red tiered steps. The scene suggests an abhishekam or rudra abhishekam ritual being performed at the temple tank. Several more monks in orange robes are visible seated or standing on the steps below.2013-06-06July 01 20132013-07-01