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Outdoor scene at an ashram with a large dark black stone lingam, garlanded with a long multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms. Two men in saffron-orange robes are seated atop the lingam; the man on the right, bare-chested with a sacred-thread shawl and a long string of white beads, raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A third person in orange stands on the red-tiered steps at lower right. Red-roofed buildings, a stone wall and white railings surround the area.

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Outdoor photo of a large dark grey dome-shaped black stone lingam on a red-brick stepped platform, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms. Behind it, two saffron-robed sannyasis stand on top of the lingam's curved surface; one holds his hands raised high in a gesture, the other stands with arms bent. A third saffron-robed monk stands at the lower right on the steps with hands folded in anjali. Background shows an orange-walled building, a green-roofed red-brick building, stone rubble and a white railing. Two men are visible, the rest of the scene has no further people.2013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04Outdoor photo of a large dark polished stone lingam, a smooth black dome-shaped form, draped with a long multicoloured flower garland of red, white, yellow, purple and green blooms. Behind it a standing man in saffron-orange robes raises both hands in a gesture of blessing or address, with white tilaka on his forehead, a bead necklace and a wristwatch. To the left a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a saffron shawl sits on a railed platform. Background shows orange-roofed buildings, a green metal roof and rocks along a white railing. Tiles of red brick ground surround the scene.2013-06-04Outdoor shrine scene with a large dark grey polished lingam (shiva linga) draped with a long garland of red, orange, yellow, purple and green flowers. Behind it, a young man with a shaved head and white tripundra markings wears saffron-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, with rudraksha beads and a gold pendant, and stands with hands near the stone. To the right, another man in orange cloth with white forehead markings and beaded necklaces presses his palms together in prayer. A third shaved-headed man with white markings is partly visible at the left edge. Behind them are a low stone wall, white railings and a rocky embankment, with red steps in the foreground.2013-06-04 +1 copiesOutdoor scene at an orange-roofed ashram building with a grey stone lingam-like dome draped in a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green blossoms. A bald man in an orange-red garment and long orange shawl stands on the left, facing right, and a second man with a shaved head, white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style bead necklace stands on the right with palms raised and hands gesturing as he speaks. The right man wears an orange-red shawl and a black wristwatch; the left man wears orange clothing. Behind them are white railings, stacked stones, and green shrubs.2013-06-04A large dark polished stone lingam is draped with a long garland of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Behind it stands a woman in an orange-brown saffron-toned garment with a long gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, a red bindi, and dark hair pulled back, smiling. Beside her a bald man with white vibhuti horizontal marks on his forehead wears a saffron shawl and a gold necklace. Another figure is partly visible behind the lingam. In the background a man in a white dhoti and a brown vest stands with hands folded in prayer, and a red brick building with a striped pillar stands behind the courtyard.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of two monks in saffron-orange robes beside a large black stone linga-shaped structure draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The standing monk on the right wears a white tilak on his forehead, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, and raises an index finger while speaking into a headset microphone. The monk on the left, with a shaved head and rudraksha mala, holds an open book and listens while leaning on a white railing. Behind them are orange-roofed buildings and a green metal roof, with gravel and red steps in the foreground.2013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04Outdoor photo of a large polished black stone lingam wrapped with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. A central figure in orange saffron robes, with long dark hair, rudraksha-style beads, layered gold and flower garlands and a red tilak, leans forward with hands resting on the lingam. Two attendant priests on either side wear saffron cloths, white forehead markings and gold garlands, one touching the railing. Behind them stand a red-brick building, white metal railings, a rock pile and a red and yellow ceremonial pole with floral motifs. The scene suggests a lingam puja or abhishekam.2013-06-10