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A large black stone Shivalingam with a horizontal silver-banded yoni base stands on a square platform in a reflecting pool, garlanded with a multicoloured floral arch. Behind it, a red multi-storey building and tiered red steps rise, where several saffron-robed monks stand along a metal railing on a side staircase, and a few more are visible on the steps to the right. The water mirrors the lingam and railings.

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October 21 20132013-10-21A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a black yonipitha base on a square platform standing in a water-filled tank, with water streaming over the lingam and out a spout. Garlands of multicoloured flowers drape its top. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and tiered red-brick stepped seating beside the lingam, while more saffron-clad monks sit on the terraces behind. Water reflects the structure and figures. Trees and a metal railing frame the scene.2013-11-04A large black stone Shivalinga with a shaped yoni-pitha base stands in water on a raised platform, decorated with a garland of multicoloured flowers around its upper part. Behind it, a red multi-storey building rises, and tiered red-brick steps with white railings hold numerous people. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on the metal staircase and along the steps, some with shaved heads and some holding objects. Many more saffron-clad devotees sit in rows on the stepped terraces at the water's edge.2013-06-06October 21 20132013-10-21A 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.2013-11-18A large black stone Shivling stands on a square platform in a water-filled sunken court, its reflection doubled in the still pool. A garland of multicoloured flowers is draped around its base. Behind it, tiered red-orange stone steps hold rows of people in saffron-orange robes seated in ranks, with more saffron-robed figures standing along the white railings and stairways at the left. The setting is an open-air outdoor ritual venue with a building and construction equipment in the background.2013-06-04A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in water in the foreground, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland arranged in an arch. Behind it, a group of saffron-robed priests and devotees stand on a raised metal platform and steps before a red multi-storey building. A man in white dhoti and shirt raises a lit flame, while other priests in orange robes and rudraksha malas perform ritual gestures. Rows of small potted plants and red terraced seating line the background.2013-11-18A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a square red-and-cream base in the middle of a flooded amphitheatre-style pool, its reflection shimmering in the still water. A garland of multicoloured flowers is draped over the top of the lingam. Rows of empty red-tiered stone seating surround the water, and a red multi-storey building stands behind. Several saffron-robed monks stand on the stepped walkway and railings at the left and upper left, with a figure in white at the top. The scene reads as a sacred Shiva lingam abhishekam-style setting rather than a specific ritual. No readable a person candidate is clearly visible.2013-11-18October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands on a square platform in the middle of a reflecting water pool, its surface washed with milk-like liquid running down the front and a multicoloured flower garland arched over its top. Several robed priests in saffron-orange garments stand on a raised metal scaffold and along tiered red-brick steps beside the pool, some holding vessels and offerings during an abhishekam. A red multi-storey building rises behind the scene under pale sky, and leafy branches frame the top left. The shrine's dark reflection is visible in the still water below.2013-11-04 +2 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large polished grey Shivalingam stands on a raised red-and-white striped platform in a water tank, its base wrapped in a band of colourful garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and orange. Its reflection shows clearly in the still water. On the stepped terrace at upper left, several saffron-robed figures climb a metal railed staircase toward the lingam, some holding vessels, consistent with abhishekam preparation. Terraced red brick seating and potted plants line the surrounding structure, with trees and hills in the background.2013-11-06