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A photograph of a Shiva lingam (linga) in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with flower garlands and a floral arrangement. Marigold garlands in orange and yellow hang from a copper pot above, and the base is covered with pink, magenta and white flowers, green leaves and white chrysanthemum borders. A gold-framed arched backdrop stands behind, with brass oil lamps on either side. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a Shiva lingam in a shrine, richly decorated with garlands and flowers. The black lingam bears white three-striped tripundra markings and a red dot, and sits under a heap of pink and orange blossoms with a pink gerbera on top. A wide band of pink, white and magenta flowers and marigold garlands covers its base and sides, with yellow and red gerbera blooms set around it. Above, marigold and yellow flower strands hang from a brass vessel. Ornate gold repoussé arch panels frame the back wall, with a grey stone wall behind. Two brass oil lamps stand on a dark polished floor, and loose petals lie around the base. No people are visible.A Shiva lingam is richly decorated with flower garlands in orange, yellow, pink and white, with a dense heart-shaped floral arrangement of magenta roses, white blooms and green leaves covering the base. A silver tripundra with a red centre sits on the lingam's top. Behind it stands an ornate gold arched backdrop, and orange and yellow marigold garlands hang from above. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and a heap of white chrysanthemums and pink flowers lies in front. No people are visible; this is a photograph of a decorated deity shrine.A Shiva lingam is richly decorated with flowers and garlands for worship. The black lingam sits in front of a gilded arched niche draped with white cloth, with a bronze oil lamp at right. Its top is adorned with pink and orange flowers and a white three-striped tripundra mark with a red bindu. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang from above, and the base is covered in white and pink flowers, red and yellow gerbera daisies, green leaves and purple flower petals.A Shiva lingam in a temple shrine is elaborately decorated with flowers. The dark stone lingam, marked with a white and red tripundra-like silver ornament, is almost completely covered by garlands of white chrysanthemums, purple and magenta blossoms, and orange marigold strands, with yellow and red gerbera daisies and a pink gerbera at the base. Yellow marigold garlands hang from a brass kalasha above, and brass oil lamps stand on either side. Behind it is an ornate gold arch against a grey stone wall. No people are visible.A photograph of a Shiva lingam in a shrine alcove, heavily decorated with flower garlands and floral arrangements. The lingam, marked with a white three-striped tripundra, sits within a bed of pink, magenta, yellow and orange marigold and rose-like blooms, with green leaves and a pink lotus at the base. Long strands of yellow and orange marigold garlands hang from the top of an ornate gold arched backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. No people are visible.A photograph of a Shiva lingam decorated for worship, set against a gilded arched backdrop. Garlands of orange and yellow marigolds hang from above, and the lingam is wrapped in a green leafy cover with white and pink flowers and a silver tripundra-style ornament with a red stone on its face. Bunches of red gladiolus stand in woven baskets on either side, and brass oil lamps flank the altar. White flower petals are scattered across the base. No people are visible in the frame.A Shiva lingam in a shrine niche is almost entirely covered in flowers, forming a dense mound of pink, magenta and purple blooms with white jasmine-like flowers, orange and yellow marigold garlands, and red and pink gerbera blossoms. A white and red painted trident-like tripundra design marks the top of the lingam, and a golden arched frame with carved floral motifs stands behind it on a grey stone wall. Two brass oil lamps flank the base on a dark polished floor, and a garland of yellow marigolds drapes down the right side. No people are visible.A photograph of a Shiva lingam in a shrine, heavily decorated with flower garlands in orange, yellow and white marigolds and pink and magenta petals, with a pink flower on top and red and yellow gerbera blossoms. A brass pot hangs above it on yellow and orange marigold strands, in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side on a dark floor, and a small decorative marker sits in the corner. No people are visible.A Shiva lingam is elaborately decorated for worship in a shrine. The black stone lingam, with three horizontal white tripundra lines and a red central dot, is covered in pink and magenta flowers, green leaves, and a white and purple garland. Orange and yellow marigold garlands hang from above and drape around the altar. A large white chrysanthemum heap lies at the front, with a yellow wooden platform beneath. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and an ornate gold arch frames the back. No people are visible.A photograph of a Shiva lingam in a shrine, almost completely covered in flowers and garlands. The black lingam with white three-line tripundra markings and a red bindi is visible at the top, crowned by a pink flower and a salmon-coloured floral cluster. Its base is wrapped in dense pink, white and orange blossoms, with yellow and red gerbera daisies and a purple lotus. Long marigold garlands in yellow and orange hang from a brass vessel above. Behind it stands a gold ornate arch with a white cloth backdrop. Small brass oil lamps flank the altar on either side, one lit. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine niche holding a Shiva lingam decorated with flowers. The lingam is covered in a heap of pink, red and magenta blossoms, with a silver trident-shaped ornament at its top. Orange and yellow marigold garlands drape from a hanging brass lamp or kalasha above it and frame the arch behind. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and white and orange flower petals form a rangoli-like pattern on the floor at its base. A pale blue-grey stone wall and an ornate gold-toned arch form the backdrop. No people are visible.A photograph of a shrine to a Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands. A large lingam is heavily adorned with orange and yellow marigold garlands, pink and white flowers, and green leaves, with a silver tripundra marking and a red stone on its front. A brass kalasha-like vessel hangs above, dripping a garland of marigolds. Behind the lingam stands a gilded arched frame carved with lions. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and white and orange flower petals form an Om-like pattern on the dark floor in front. No people are visible.