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A large dark stone Shivalingam is draped with long garlands of marigold-orange, yellow, white, red and purple flowers, with a flower-decorated base beneath. A metal staircase with railings climbs to a platform beside it, where several shaven-headed monks in orange-saffron robes stand on the steps and at the top. One monk at the top, wearing a dark red-brown garment, holds a small ritual vessel toward the lingam. The sky is pale blue and a low wall runs behind.

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February 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor photo of a large dark stone Shiva lingam draped with long garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in orange, yellow, red, white and purple, with a flower-decorated base. On a metal scaffold platform at the left, several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes stand and sit, one at the top holding a small ritual vessel and a lamp-like object. A clear pale blue sky and a low stone wall sit behind the lingam.2015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19A large dark black stone Shivalingam at an outdoor temple is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, red and purple, and its circular base is decorated with marigold and floral borders. A metal staircase and platform on the left hold several monks in saffron-orange robes, some with shaved heads. One figure at the top, with long dark hair and reddish-orange clothing, stands extended toward the lingam, apparently pouring or offering something from a small vessel, as in an abhishekam. A plain stone wall and a tree sit behind under a pale sky.2015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large dark black stone Shivalingam is draped with long garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in orange, yellow, pink, purple and white, with a garland band wrapped around its base in a diamond pattern of orange and yellow blossoms. Above, a raised metal scaffold platform holds several saffron-robed monks and a woman in an orange sari with a tilak, standing in a row. A concrete wall and leafy tree sit behind in a clear pale sky. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam or floral worship event at an outdoor shrine.2015-02-17Outdoor Maha Shivaratri abhishekam at a large black Shivalinga draped with long garlands of yellow, orange, magenta, purple and white flowers and a flower-bordered base. On a metal stair-and-platform scaffold to the left, several saffron-robed monks stand; the man at the top, in a dark head covering and orange garment, raises a small silver vessel while pouring. Pale blue sky and a low stone wall behind.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor photograph of a large dark black stone Shivling garlanded with multicoloured flower strands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with an orange-and-yellow marigold base border. A woman in a red sari stands at the top of the Shivling on a metal platform, extending her hand to scatter flower petals. Several monks in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform behind her, and a bald monk in orange stands at the left. A tree and pale blue sky appear in the background, with a stone wall at the right.2015-02-19