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A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a square black yoni-peetha base at dusk, decorated with a garland arch of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. A silver-framed panel with a small round emblem sits on its front. Behind it, several saffron-robed priests stand on a white metal staircase and railing, with rows of seated people in the tiered stone seating beyond. Large brick building in background, dusk sky. Photo of a rudra abhishekam setting.

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Dusk photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised black platform, decorated with a garland arch of yellow, red, white and purple flowers and a horizontal bands of silver ornament with a central disc. Several robed men in orange-saffron and dark garments stand on a metal-railed staircase behind it, some with hands folded in prayer, and brass vessels sit on the steps. A multi-storey red building and rows of small planters form the backdrop.2013-10-21July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a raised platform in shallow water, garlanded with a multicolored flower arch of red, yellow, green and purple blossoms. A small silver plaque is mounted on the lingam's front face. Its reflection shows clearly in the still water. Behind it, a red multi-storey building with a white metal staircase rises, and rows of red stone seating with small dark shrines are visible in the background. Several people in orange robes are seated or moving along the tiers at the far right, a Rudrabhishekam-style abhishekam setting.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA 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.2013-11-18Dusk photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a square platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, with a black stone statue of a seated figure in the foreground. Tiered stone seating rises on both sides, and a white metal railed staircase leads up to a row of people in saffron and orange robes on the left. A few figures in white clothing stand at the lower left. The water mirrors the building and railings. A red brick multi-storey building and street lamps stand behind. A small rainbow-coloured garland decorates the lingam's arched backdrop.2013-10-21June 02 20142014-06-02A large black stone Shivalinga with a silver-gilt horizontal band stands on a broad black yoni-peetha base, garlanded with a yellow and orange flower garland at its top. Behind it, on a raised balcony of a red-brick building at night, several people in saffron and orange robes sit together near a lit oil lamp. Rows of seated figures in orange clothing fill the tiered stone seating on the left and right, under a dark night sky with a glowing purple-and-white logo in the upper left corner.2014-09-01July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-style pitha base stands in a water-filled stepped tank, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, some with hands raised in prayer, while steel vessels sit nearby. Red stepped stone terraces, lined with clay pots bearing small plants, rise behind the lingam. The scene is a temple abhishekam-style setting with devotees in orange garments performing worship.2013-06-04 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in the foreground, garlanded with a band of yellow and red flowers and a silver plaque on its face. Behind it, rows of stone seats along a tiered terrace hold many small figures and oil lamps at night. At the top, three priests in orange and saffron robes sit near the summit beside an open doorway, performing a Rudrabhishekam ritual. Vines and planters climb the terrace walls.2014-08-11