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A large grey stone Shivalinga is almost fully wrapped in garlands of marigold and red, white and purple flowers, with a long garland loop arching over its top and a white-and-orange cloth band across its middle. The lingam stands on a broad base draped in layered strands of yellow, purple, green and white flowers. In front, a seated man with long dark hair and a red and gold cloth draped over his shoulders sits on a gold throne beneath a striped canopy, a white garland around his neck. Seated devotees on striped mats in the foreground wear orange saris, white and cream clothing and dhotis, with brass plates of offerings in front. Behind, rows of grey stone statues line tiered red steps beside red flags, and a red building forms the backdrop.

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A large dark stone lingam is draped with bands of marigold and yellow, red and white flower garlands, arranged in tall loops on either side, and the base is wrapped in multicoloured flower strings. In front, a man seated on a gold throne with a red-orange cloth and a white garland around his neck is surrounded by seated devotees on striped mats. Some wear white dhotis, others saffron and orange saris, and a few sit on chairs at the left. Behind, rows of devotees sit on red steps before small oil lamps, with grey deity murti statues lining the terrace, and red flags stand near a red building.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A large outdoor ceremony at a stepped stone tank with red-brick terraced seating behind. A central figure sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-brown garment, a red lower wrap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a white floral garland. He sits under a white canopy with red and blue tassels, framed by a tall column wrapped in dense garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers. Around him seated devotees on striped rugs, mostly men shirtless with white dhotis, and women in orange, white and blue saris, hold brass plates and bowls of offerings. Brass pots and drums stand at the sides and a musician sits near the throne. Overhead, a rail-free audience watches from the steps.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A bearded man in a maroon turban and rust-red robe sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy, wearing a white and pink flower garland, layered gold and bead necklaces and gold bangles. Two tridents stand beside the golden throne. A cluster of shaven-headed men in white dhotis sit cross-legged on a striped mat before the dais, and a woman in an orange sari sits in the foreground. Behind, a crowd of devotees on stone steps, many with palms joined, sit among rows of black shivalinga-style stone pillars with brass lamps. Marigold garlands drape a pillar at left. The visible man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by his turban, rust-red robe, ornate gold necklaces and throne. Several people in the crowd sit with hands folded in prayer.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 12 20162016-12-12December 03 20162016-12-03December 02 20162016-12-02Outdoor ceremony at a stepped temple tank area in front of a tall pillar wrapped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers. A central figure sits on a gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a white flower garland; the central figure is a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance (long hair, saffron clothing, mala, throne) and is shown in person. Seated devotees in front on striped mats include bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in saris and orange garments. A colourful cloth canopy with red, blue and yellow fringes hangs above the throne. Rows of brass plates with offerings and lamps are arranged on the ground in front, and metal pots sit to the sides.2016-12-03