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A large grey Shiva lingam with a black yoni-style base stands outdoors, its upper surface streaked with milk or white liquid from an abhishekam. A garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red and purple wraps around the lingam. A metal staircase with red and white floral garlands leads to a platform where several men in orange and saffron robes stand; one man in the center wears a black cap, a red garland and a red shawl, holding a white cloth. Other saffron-robed men climb or stand on the steps, and a red brick wall and trees appear behind.

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October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA large dark stone lingam, its base set on a black platform, is draped with a long garland of yellow, orange, red, purple and green flowers. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand. The foremost man, in orange, raises one arm and tosses petals or flowers toward the lingam, while others on the steps hold vessels and look on. Beyond is a red-brick tiered seating area, green trees, flagpoles and an overcast sky. Partially visible figures near the stairs also wear orange clothing. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2013-10-28October 28 20132013-10-28Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shivalinga on a black pedestal, decorated with a multicoloured garland of yellow, green, red, purple and white flowers arching over its top. Around it on a raised metal staircase platform stand a group of saffron-robed sannyasis, several with rudraksha malas and one wearing an orange turban. A man in the centre, bare-armed in orange cloth, raises one arm and tosses petals or flowers toward the linga. Behind them are flagpoles, a metal railing, trees and a red brick wall. Grey overcast sky.2013-10-28A photograph of a large black linga with a silver band and a silver disc, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, white and purple. Five men in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal scaffold platform with a railing, wearing rudraksha malas and garlands; the central man has long dark hair and a flower garland, and a gold necklace. Some men are bare-chested and shaven-headed. Red and white flower garlands hang from the railing. A grey overcast sky and a red building form the background.2013-07-08A large dark black stone lingam with three horizontal silver bands across its front is decorated with a flower garland arch in red, yellow, purple, white and green. On a metal scaffold platform beside it, a figure with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange-saffron robe stands at the top, gesturing with a hand. Two other saffron-robed figures with shaved heads and beaded necklaces stand nearby, one on a lower step. Pale overcast sky and a red building are in the background.2013-06-17June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor abhishekam at a large dark black stone lingam with a silver plated base and a multicolour flower garland arched over its top. On a raised metal platform beside it, several saffron-robed priests stand with garlands, one holding a lit oil lamp and another a small vessel; the priests wear rudraksha malas and are shaved-headed. Red brick steps lead up to the platform, with flagpoles and trees behind under an overcast sky.2013-10-28July 08 20132013-07-08June 17 20132013-06-17Outdoor scene at a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised black platform, draped with a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. A silver plaque is fixed to the lingam. Behind it, a steel stairway leads to a tiered red-brick platform where several robed men in deep red-brown and orange clothes stand with rudraksha malas, holding ritual items. A man in bright saffron-orange garments and a shawl stands on the lower left near the steps. Flagpoles, trees and stone seating are in the background under a hazy grey sky.2013-10-28July 08 20132013-07-08