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A white-washed Shivalinga stands on a pale mound, decorated with a pink lotus flower on top, scattered pink petals and green leaves at its base, and a red kumkum mark on its side. To the left, a person in orange-saffron robes with rudraksha beads holds a silver plate. Behind is a backdrop of marigold and mixed flower garlands, gold beaded strands, a white cloth, and a figure in red and pink sequined silk with a golden staff.

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February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a white-washed Shiva lingam, its surface covered in white paste with a red mark, decorated with fresh pink flowers and green leaves at the base and a pink rosebud on top. Behind it hang layered garlands of orange, yellow, pink and red flowers and strands of golden beads. At the right edge, a figure in a red garment with gold trim and a gold-sequinned sleeve holds a long staff, and a brass lamp is partly visible at the left edge. The setting suggests a shrine ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19A photograph of a temple ritual centred on a white ash-covered lingam with a red mark and lotus buds placed on its top and base. A shaved-headed priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha malas, stands at left holding a silver tray with offerings. Behind the lingam, a gold-embellished deity murti is adorned with layers of garlands in yellow, orange, red and white, and gold necklaces. A figure in a deep red garment with pink sequined skirt stands at right near a golden staff. Warm lamplight illuminates the scene.2015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesClose view of a Shiva lingam covered in white powder and decorated with pink flowers and green leaves, set on a white-dusted base at a temple ritual. Behind it stands a large deity murti in gold ornaments, multi-strand gold necklaces and a red-and-gold dhoti, holding a golden trident-like staff. Garlands of yellow, orange, pink and purple flowers hang on the left. On the left edge, a person in a brown-and-gold garment with bare upper arms holds a brass plate of offerings.2015-02-17 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a white lingam, a Shiva linga, standing on a mound of white powder with a red kumkum mark on its front and pink roses with green leaves placed on top and at its base. Behind it, a draped deep red cloth with gold border and a gold ornamental object appear softly out of focus, lit with warm pink and gold light. A long thin rod or staff is visible at the upper left. No people are visible in the frame.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesClose photograph of a white clay Shiva lingam on a mound of white powder, decorated with pink rose petals and green leaves at its top and base, with a red kumkum mark on its side. A red draped cloth and gold-trimmed fabric fill the background, along with a glimpse of a bangled arm at the left edge. No people are clearly visible as physical participants in the foreground; the scene appears to be a Maha Shivaratri worship setting with a Shiva lingam abhishekam-style decoration.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies