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A large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a circular black platform, draped with a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers. Several priests in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stand on a metal staircase and railing behind it, holding white bowls and offerings; one priest near the centre wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Rows of small black lingams line the red-tiered wall on the right, and an orange building sits in the background. The lingam is decorated with silver-toned bands and the platform holds water. Visible priests number about six.

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