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A large black stone Shiva lingam in a yoni-pitha base is decorated with a long garland of multicoloured marigold and flower strands in orange, red, yellow, purple and white, draped around the shaft and along the base. Behind it, a tiered red-brick wall is lined with many small black lingams. On a raised metal scaffold at the left, several men in saffron-orange robes stand and sit; one bare-chested man stands with folded arms, and two seated figures wear orange garments with garlands. The setting is an open-air temple courtyard in the early morning light. A partial gold arched frame sits at the lower left.

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May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated front panel sits on a black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers arched over its top. Red garlands draped along a white metal staircase lead up to the platform. Several saffron-robed priests stand on the steps and at the platform, some with hands folded in prayer. Tiered red stone seating behind is lined with rows of small clay lamps and potted plants, with saffron-clad people seated on many of the tiers. Red-and-yellow bunting hangs from the building behind. The setting appears to be an outdoor abhishekam or puja arrangement.2013-06-24July 24 20172017-07-24November 06 20132013-11-06June 04 20132013-06-04 +2 copiesA large black Shivalinga is decorated with heavy garlands of marigold and mixed flowers in yellow, orange, red and white, draped over its curved top and down its sides. A tiered skirt of orange and multicoloured floral strings surrounds its base. Several robed priests in saffron and white stand on a silver metal staircase and platform to the left, one wearing an orange turban and another in white, performing ritual abhishekam. Behind them stand a grey stone wall and rows of terracotta pots on a brick tiered terrace under a pale sky.2015-01-13May 24 20172017-05-24A large black Shivalingam is decorated with long garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in orange, yellow, green, purple and white, and it sits on an ornate flower-decorated platform or ratha. Silver horizontal tripundra-style bands mark the front of the lingam. Beside it, a metal staircase leads to a raised platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand, one in white. A standing person in orange clothing and an orange turban is at the left near the stairs. Terracotta pots and potted plants line the tiered red stepped area behind, with a grey concrete building and a sky backdrop.2015-01-13February 19 20152015-02-19November 04 20132013-11-04