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A photograph of a Shivalinga on a black stone yoni-peetha base inside a temple shrine, decorated with white and pink flowers, green leaves and bilva leaves. Above it hangs a large copper kalasha wrapped in a red, white and navy patterned cloth, supported by a red metal stand, with a copper cobra-hood ornament behind it. Marble-finished walls and tiled floor surround the lingam, and a shelf above holds a small framed picture, a brass figure and flower garlands. No people are visible.

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July 10 20082008-07-10July 10 20082008-07-10March 16 20142014-03-16A close view of a black stone Shivalinga on a dark stone yoni-peetha base, decorated with orange and yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. Behind it, the lower body of a person in flowing saffron-orange robes is visible, and a hand wearing a rudraksha-style bead bracelet and rings rests at the left edge. A carved wooden doorway frame is on the right. No face is shown. The abhishekam-style floral adornment suggests a puja setting.2014-03-14Photo 11703776 +1 copiesA black stone Shivling stands on a dark stone yoni pedestal, decorated with scattered red and white flower petals and green leaves. Brass vessels filled with liquid sit in the foreground, a small brass bell with a handle is at right, and a brass oil lamp and small brass cups are nearby. Red fabric and a patterned cloth bag sit on a red-cushioned step behind the shrine. No people are visible.2016-12-17March 14 20142014-03-14A shrine with a white marble murti of Lord Shiva seated in meditation pose, adorned with rudraksha malas, flower garlands and green leaves, holding a trident beside him. In front, a black Shiva lingam sits on a yoni-peetha, surrounded by white and pink flowers and leaves, with a copper kalasha on a red metal stand draped in a red-and-white cloth. At the left edge, a person in orange garments and white dhoti stands beside the shrine. Green electric lights glow and tiles cover the floor.2008-07-10October 27 20152015-10-27Close-up photo of a black stone Shiva lingam on a square black yoni-pitha base, decorated with flower petals in orange, red and yellow, and a small brass oil lamp with a brass ritual vessel beside it. Water or milk is being poured from a golden spout held by a person in white clothing at the upper right, arcing over the lingam. Behind it a second dark lingam stands on a base, with brass pots and a deity murti in orange and red on a tray of flowers and offerings. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed. No people are clearly visible beyond the white-clad arm and hand.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A smooth, egg-shaped dark purplish-grey stone lingam sits in a shallow circular stone basin, encircled by a curved rusty metal ring. A bent metal pipe arches above it from the back. Behind the basin is a rough granite wall, dry straw and a reddish stone block. At the left edge a framed picture with a gold patterned border is partly visible, with incense sticks nearby. No people are present.2007-04-20