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A large black stone Shivling stands in a shallow reflecting pool, rising from a black yoni-pitha base with a spout, its shaft draped with a garland of white, red and yellow flowers. In the foreground a black stone Nandi bull head faces the shrine across the water. On a raised metal platform at the upper left, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand with hands joined in prayer, and one man in white clothes stands beside them near the top of the stairs. Tiered red seating behind holds more orange-robed figures, and a red-brick building rises behind. The water reflects the shrine and railings.

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A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a black yoni-pitha base on a square platform in a reflecting pool, garlanded with a multicoloured flower wreath and a white cloth band at its centre. A small dark stone nandi stands in the foreground water, reflected below. Behind, a red multi-storey building and tiered red seating are filled with rows of saffron-robed sannyasis and monks. On the upper platform beside the linga, several saffron-robed monks stand with folded hands, and a man in white ritual dress stands at the linga. Most figures are distant and small, so an exact count is not possible.2013-11-18Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing in the centre of a rectangular reflecting pool of still water, with a red-and-white striped plinth at its base and a rainbow-coloured garland arch above. Red-tiered stone seating rises behind the pool, with a red multi-storey building in the background. In the foreground a black stone nandi-like carving is in view. Several people in saffron and orange robes walk along the stairs at the left edge of the pool, one in white on the steps.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor tank at a temple-style ashram. A large black stone Shivling stands on a square plinth in the middle of greenish water, its reflection visible on the surface. A black stone Nandi bull sits on the near edge in the foreground. Tiered stone steps with red-brick seating line the sides of the tank, and a red multi-storey building with many windows rises behind. Plants grow on the sloped embankments. No people are clearly visible.2014-09-04Outdoor view of a large reflecting pool with a tall black Shivling on a black yoni-shaped pedestal platform at its centre, reflected in still water. A black stone nandi bull sits in the foreground near the pool's edge. Terraced red-brick steps with rows of seats line the pool, and white-clad figures with orange-robed attendants stand on the left stairs. Several devotees in white and orange sit along the lower edge, near the nandi. Strings of flower garlands decorate the lingam. Red-roofed buildings rise behind the seating.2013-11-04Outdoor photograph of a large rectangular reflecting pool at Aadikailaasa, with stepped terraced seating on both sides. A tall black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in the centre of the water, wrapped in a yellow, green and red striped flower garland. Its reflection shows clearly in the still water. In the foreground a black Nandi bull statue wears a red and white flower garland, facing the lingam. Along the upper left terrace a few figures in orange and white robes sit and stand near the steps. Several devotees sit on the bottom right steps watching, one in a white shirt. Red-brick buildings and trees fill the background, and a camera crane arm extends at the right edge.2013-11-06November 04 20132013-11-04 +1 copiesNovember 11 20132013-11-11Early-morning photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform, set within a reflecting pool, with a multicoloured floral garland arch behind it and a silver ornament on its face. Rows of red stadium seating rise around the pool, and about a dozen people in orange and saffron robes stand along the staircase railings and on the upper terrace of a red-brick building. The water's surface mirrors the Shivalinga, the steps and the seating. The scene suggests a Rudrabhishekam setting, though the people are small and distant.2013-10-21A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square platform in shallow water, its reflection clearly mirrored below. A garland of yellow, green and red flowers arches over the lingam, and water runs down its surface. Behind, a row of tiered red steps is filled with seated devotees in orange robes, and a red-brick building with a white railing stair rises beside it. On the stairs, several figures in orange or saffron robes stand and gather, some holding objects. Their clothing is orange, the sky pale blue, and a few small floating offerings dot the water.2013-10-28A 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 photograph of a large open-air amphitheatre-style courtyard with a still reflecting pool in the foreground. A tall black Shiva linga stands on a tiered black pedestal in the middle of the water, with water spilling from its base, and a garland of marigolds and green leaves wraps the top. A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a stone plinth at the front edge. Rows of red seating surround the pool, and several figures in orange and saffron robes stand on the metal staircase and along the steps at the back. A red brick building with many windows rises behind the scene in dusk light.2013-11-18A photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing on a raised square platform in the middle of a shallow reflecting pool, its surface mirroring the red building behind. A red and white garland drapes the top of the lingam. Red-tiered stadium-style seating and white railings line the pool, with a white staircase on the left. Several saffron-robed figures stand on the steps and along the seating, appearing as small distant people. A red multi-storey building with unfinished upper floors rises behind, with trees at the left edge.2013-06-05