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A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a square base in a water pool at an outdoor amphitheatre, with water pouring down its surface and a cascade spilling from its peetha. A garland of multicoloured flowers wraps the lingam. Saffron-robed sannyasis and white-clad attendants stand on a metal staircase beside it, and a few people sit on the red tiered steps. Rows of seated devotees in red and saffron fill the stands on the left. A framed portrait stands on a pedestal at the right side of the steps. Some figures are close enough to appear as ritual participants. The scene suggests an abhishekam at a large public Shivalingam installation.

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Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam standing in a shallow pool on a red-bordered square platform, with water flowing down its surface and a spout at its base, garlanded with a multicoloured floral garland. Red tiered stone steps and seating rise behind it, with a metal railing staircase on the right where several people in white and orange-red clothing stand near the top. Other people in white clothing sit on the left steps among potted plants, and a yellow dump truck is parked in the background beside trees under an overcast sky.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a yoni-pitha base in a shallow water tank, with water spouting from the pitha's spout and fountain jets around it. A flower garland of red, yellow and white blossoms wraps the lingam. Several priests stand on a metal staircase and a raised platform beside it; the lead priest in a white dhoti pours or offers at the lingam, while others wear saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas. Behind them are red tiered stone steps and a few seated observers under trees and tall flagpoles.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A large black stone Shivling rises from a black yoni-pitha base set in a rectangular reflecting pool. A garland of yellow, orange and red flowers circles the lingam, and a small white plaque is fixed to its front. Behind it, rows of tiered red seating are filled with saffron-robed monks and devotees standing on steps, with a few people in white near the lingam and a red multi-storey building beyond. Water reflects the scene around the lingam.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a water-filled sunken amphitheatre. The lingam is adorned with a garland of marigolds and has a small white plaque on its side. Around the pool, tiered red stone seating rises, and many saffron-robed sannyasis are seated on the steps. Several orange-clad figures walk along a metal railing and stairway leading to the platform, and a white-clad person stands at the left edge of the water. A red brick building and trees stand in the background under an overcast sky.2013-11-18June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands in a shallow water basin with a garland of red, yellow and white flowers draped over its top. Two bands of white ornamental stone are fixed to its front. On a raised metal platform to the left, a line of saffron-robed sannyasis stand with rudraksha malas around their necks, while a man in white clothing reaches toward the lingam, apparently performing abhishekam. Behind them, a red multi-storey building and tiered stone steps with rows of small black lingams line the courtyard.2013-11-18A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands in the foreground of a water-filled courtyard, garlanded with a multicolour flower garland arch. Robed sannyasis in orange and saffron clothing stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, some holding offerings. A man in white clothes stands at the top of the stairs beside the lingam, apparently performing abhishekam or puja. Tiered rows of meditating sannyasis in orange sit on black mats along the red-brick terraced seating at right and background, with a red multi-storey building behind.2013-11-18December 27 20162016-12-27