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A large black stone lingam, decorated with a flower garland arch of red, white, yellow and green blossoms, stands in the foreground before a silver-ornamented yoni-peetha base with a silver tripundra-like emblem. Behind it, a man in saffron-red robes with a golden-yellow waistcloth and a beaded mala stands on a raised metal platform beside a railing, and a second priest in red-saffron dhoti and shawl with a shaved head walks down the steps. Red brick buildings and potted plants fill the background.

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A large black Shiva lingam stands in an outdoor courtyard, adorned with a multicolored garland arch of red, yellow, green, blue and white flowers and a silver yoni-style band with three silver horizontal strips. Behind it, on a metal staircase platform with railings, a bare-chested man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth and a red-and-white flower garland with hands folded in prayer; beside him, a shaved-headed man in saffron robes and another figure in orange clothing stand in devotion. A red-brick building and cinder-block structures form the background, with red and yellow bunting along the base.2013-07-08Outdoor ritual scene with a large black linga-shaped stone pillar draped with a multicolour flower garland arch in red, white, yellow and green. A woman in an orange-red saree and garland stands on a white metal platform, hands folded, beside four men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas; some hold white cloths or offerings. Red-brick buildings and tiered red steps with seated priests in orange robes form the background. A white inscribed plaque sits on the pillar base.2013-06-10A large black Shivalingam is wrapped in a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green blooms, set in an open courtyard. On a white metal platform with staircase railings, a shaved-headed man in saffron dhoti and orange shawl stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, and beside him a long-haired man in saffron clothing with a red garland and bangles stands on the same platform. Behind them rises a red multi-storey building with rows of windows and a concrete-block structure on the roof.2013-06-03Outdoor ritual photograph at an ashram. A large black Shivalinga stands in the foreground, draped with a thick rainbow garland of red, orange, yellow, green, purple and white flowers, with a silver-plated yoni base. Behind it, on a raised metal platform with railings, a long-haired man in a saffron-brown dhoti and shawl stands with garlands around his neck, while two other men beside him wear bare-chested or white ritual attire, one with a shaved head and white tilak and hands joined in namaste. A red multi-storey building and pink-white draped bunting form the background.2013-07-22June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor ritual at a large black lingam with a garland of multicoloured flowers arching over it in red, white, yellow, green and purple. A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with long dark hair and a red flower garland stands on a white metal platform with hands folded in namaskar, facing the lingam. Beside him on the stairs, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and beads holds his palms together, and another priest in orange stands at the left edge. A red multi-storey building with many windows and a streetlamp forms the background under a pale sky.2013-06-03A large black lingam with a silver three-line tripundra band and a silver disc is decorated with an arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and green, with yellow petals scattered on top. Behind it, four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal platform with railings and stairs. One man at the far right has long swept-back dark hair and a flower garland, and appears to be the a person by his long hair, garland and ornate clothing, while the others have shaved heads and rudraksha malas and sit in the same group. Red and beige buildings and a grey sky form the background.2013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large dark black stone lingam stands in the foreground, its base wrapped with a garland arch of red, yellow, green and white flowers, with silver plates fixed to its front. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where several men in saffron and orange robes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. The man at the front wears a long dark-haired style, a gold necklace and an orange shawl over bare shoulders, and stands with his hands folded. Others, bald or shaved-headed, wear saffron dhotis and garlands and have white markings on their foreheads and arms. Red multi-storey buildings with many windows rise in the background. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam or puja at a temple-like setting.2013-06-10 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large dark stone lingam in an arched garland of multicoloured flowers, red, yellow, white, purple and green. Behind it, on a metal platform reached by steps, a long-haired figure in orange robes with a red flower garland stands with palms pressed together in anjali. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in orange with a beaded mala and folded hands also stands on the platform. A red multi-storey building with rows of windows forms the backdrop. a person is the figure in the centre, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and a red garland, while the shaved-headed man is a priest or devotee. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam-style garlanding ceremony.2013-06-03