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A large outdoor Shivalinga is decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, forming a tall, tiered sculpture on a water basin. A white tripundra-style marking is painted on the central pillar, and a few small figures in white are visible on the upper platform and at the right stone steps. Fountain jets rise on either side of the linga within a shallow reflecting pool, in front of empty red stadium-style seating and a multi-storey building under a clear sky.

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A large photograph of a giant flower-decorated Shiva linga installed in a water pool at an outdoor ashram amphitheatre. The linga is wrapped in bands of orange, yellow, red and white marigold garlands and has a tall garland-framed top with a crest of decorative flowers, set on a lotus-like base also wrapped in garlands. Fountain jets rise on either side of it, and the tiered red seating is empty except for a small group of people in white clothing seated at the right edge. The sky is pale and hazy, with a red-brick building behind. This appears to be a Mahashivaratri abhishekam-style setting with a floral Mahadeva linga display.2016-03-07A large Shiva linga installed on a stepped platform in the middle of a water pool is heavily decorated with marigold and orange-yellow flower garlands, with red and dark floral trim. Two small figures stand at the top of the linga, and a few people in white clothes sit on the right-hand stands. Fountains spray water around the base, and behind it are empty red-seated tiered stands and a multi-storey red building under a pale sky. This appears to be a Swayambu Linga abhishekam setting, with the linga decorated as a ritual offering.2016-03-07February 17 20152015-02-17March 07 20162016-03-07February 17 20152015-02-17A large Swayambu-style linga of Mahadeva stands on a raised platform in a water pool, heavily decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers and draped marigold strands. Fountain jets spray water beside it. Tiered red stone steps rise behind, where several people in white and saffron clothing sit in rows, and a red multi-storey building stands to the right. The scene reflects Mahashivaratri Shiva worship at the ashram. Only a small group is visible on the steps.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A large tall Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a water tank, decorated with bands of marigold and orange, yellow, white and purple flower garlands and a patterned fringe at its base. Its top has a carved face motif and small figures appear on the upper edge. Tiered stone seating surrounds the tank, and many people sit in white clothes along the steps, with white-clad figures visible at left and right, while a red building and a fence stand behind. Outdoor evening light falls across the still water.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17A large decorated Shiva lingam stands in a reflecting pool with fountains spraying on either side, its black stone shaft wrapped in a bulky garland of marigolds, yellow, orange and white flowers. A white three-striped tripundra marking and a red cloth drape hang from the shaft, and a wreath of flowers frames the top. Garlands of marigolds circle the square base in the water. Tiered red seating stretches behind, with a few people seated at the upper right in white clothing and two figures standing atop the decorated lingam. A multi-storey building and a clear sky complete the setting.2016-03-07A large outdoor Shivalingam is decorated with dense bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple, white and green, forming a tall flower-wrapped base and a garland arch around the lingam. It stands on a platform surrounded by water. Behind it, a terraced amphitheatre holds seated people in white clothes, and a red multi-storey building rises at the back. Several men stand on the building's roof, one in a dark top, others in light clothing. Tiers of white-clad seated people are visible on the steps, so the total is in the 21-100 range.2015-02-17A large dark stone Shiva linga stands on a tiered pedestal in a water basin, fully decorated with colourful flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a flower arch behind it. A white ceremonial band with a small emblem is draped across the linga. Water jets spray around the base and the basin is filled with water. Behind, a red brick building and tiered seating are visible, and a few people in orange and white stand on the upper steps near the top, though they are small and partly obscured.2016-03-07