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A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands behind a golden throne draped with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a crown-like head covering, with a pink flower garland and hands folded, sits on the gold throne with a tiger-motif base in front of the lingam. Two bare-chested priests stand on the lingam's top, and another priest in white dhoti works at its base, with kalasha vessels nearby. Seated devotees fill tiered stands behind a red-carpeted platform, and red flags line the scene beneath a red-brick building under construction.

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December 02 20162016-12-02December 19 20162016-12-19 +2 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19Outdoor photo of a large shivalinga draped in a tall floral arrangement of marigold-yellow, magenta, purple and white garlands, set on a raised platform with a flower-garlanded base. In front, a seated figure in red and white ritual clothing sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, appearing to be a teacher presiding over the rite; the figure is not clearly identifiable, so a person is unsure. Brass pots and bells sit at the platform's edge. Tiered stone steps behind are filled with seated devotees in white and colourful clothes, with flags along the railings and a tree and blue sky beyond.2016-12-16Outdoor ceremony on a raised red-draped stage in front of a large dark oval linga-shaped monolith wrapped in multicolored flower garlands and a striped cloth. Beneath it sits a seated figure in a golden ornate throne with a golden backrest, dressed in ornate red-and-gold robes, flanked by brass pots and brass vessels. Several people in white and dhoti attire are on the stage and tiers, with a crowd of seated devotees filling the stepped stands on both sides under overcast sky. Red flags line the stands and a partial multi-storey building with a golden dome frame stands behind. A figure in saffron is perched at the top of the monolith. The scene suggests an abhishekam or Rudra Abhishekam in progress.2016-12-02Outdoor photo of a large flower-decorated shivalinga-style structure on a raised pink-carpeted platform, draped in garlands of marigolds and bright multicoloured flowers with orange, yellow, purple and white tones. A golden throne-like seat in front holds a figure in pink-and-white clothing with red cushions on either side, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel nearby. A standing man in an orange-brown dhoti stands at the left edge of the platform. Tiered red-and-black seating behind is filled with many people in white and saffron clothing, and red flags line the rails. A red-roofed building with scaffolding stands in the background under an overcast sky.2016-12-14A large Shivalinga-style structure stands on a pink-carpeted stage, wrapped in dense garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers in layered floral swags. Seated at its base on a gilded peetha throne with a golden halo, a figure in red and white robes sits with red cushions beside him. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel sit at the front. Behind is a multi-storey red-brick building with a metal frame structure on its roof, and rows of seated devotees fill the tiered stone seating at the sides. Red flags line the railings.2016-12-14A large outdoor ceremony at a tiered stone tank with a flower-decorated shivalinga-style column draped in garlands of marigold and mixed colours. Seated on a golden throne in front of it is a figure in saffron and orange robes with a red shawl and beaded necklaces, flanked by a small golden lamp and brass pots. Devotees in white dhotis, orange and saffron robes, and colourful saris sit on striped mats on the pink-tiled platform, some with hands folded, while others stand nearby. Rows of seated spectators fill red terraced stands in the background beneath red and orange pennant flags. The scene suggests a pada puja gathering. a person seated on the throne, wearing saffron robes, a red shawl and beaded necklaces.2016-12-03Outdoor photo of a large Shiva linga covered in marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a golden hooded cobra-like ornament at its upper section, set on a flower-draped platform. In the foreground at left, a seated figure in red robes with a flower garland sits on a golden throne-like seat beside a golden trident and ritual pots; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so only the role of seated figure is given. Several bare-chested and saffron-clad priests sit or stand on the right tending the platform, and a large audience sits on tiered stone steps at left and right. Red-and-white flags and a red building stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2016-12-19December 03 20162016-12-03December 15 20162016-12-15December 16 20162016-12-16 +2 copies