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A 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.

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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.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA 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 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.2013-11-18A 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.2013-11-18A 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.2013-06-06A large black stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base stands in a shallow reflecting pool on a square platform, draped with a multicoloured flower garland, with water flowing from the spout of the yoni. A metal staircase on the left leads up to a railed platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand, and a group of people in white clothes sit on red stepped seating on the left. Rows of saffron-clad people sit on the red tiered seating on the right. The water reflects the lingam and the staircase.2013-10-28Photo 11737531October 21 20132013-10-21A large dark stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a square platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, garlanded with a multicoloured floral wreath. Red-brick terraced steps rise behind it, lined with rows of smaller black lingams. On the upper left, several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and balcony beside the tall structure, some appearing to perform offerings. Trees and a red building frame the misty outdoor scene.2013-10-21 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam at a large black stone Shivalingam standing in shallow water, with a flower garland of red, white and yellow blooms wrapped around its shaft. Two people in saffron and orange robes stand on a metal staircase beside the lingam, one with arms raised, apparently pouring or offering at its top. Along the red-stepped ghat, several people in saffron and orange robes stand or walk, and a group in white sits in rows on the steps. A row of small lamps lines the right-hand steps, and red-roofed buildings and palm trees appear behind.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivling stands on a square base in the middle of a still water tank, its reflection mirrored below. A garland of flowers hangs around the lingam and a small white plaque is fixed to its front. Along the stepped red-brick stands and a metal railing on the left, several people in saffron and orange robes walk and stand, one in white near the top of the stairs appearing to attend the lingam. Red brick buildings and trees form the backdrop.2013-11-18A large black stone Shivling rises from a flooded reflecting pool with a red-brick tiered stepped amphitheatre behind it. A garland of marigolds or flowers drapes the lingam's upper part. Several people in white clothes are seated on the red steps and a few stand near a metal staircase leading up to the shrine. A white vehicle is parked behind the seating area and a clear overcast sky sits above the trees.2013-06-03