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A large black stone Shivalinga stands in a water basin at the centre of the frame, draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Water flows over its base and into the pool. Behind it, a set of red-painted stone steps leads up to a railed platform where several men in saffron and orange robes stand; some hold brass instruments and others appear to be chanting or performing a ritual. A man in orange robes stands on the stair landing to the left, and two people in white dhotis and shawls stand with hands folded in prayer at the lower left. Potted plants line the steps at right, and a yellow truck is visible in the background.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a circular black yoni-peetha basin filled with water, with a flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms wrapped around its upper shaft. Several robed monks in saffron orange clothing stand on a metal scaffold and at the base beside the lingam. Behind them a tiered red-orange stepped platform and a red-roofed building with a blue roof sit under trees. A saffron-clad figure stands on the steps at left, and a yellow excavator is visible at upper right. Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam-style abhishekam scene.2013-06-04A large dark grey stone Shivalingam rises from a circular black base in a water tank, decorated with a garland of orange, white, yellow and purple flowers draped down its side. A metal staircase railing leads up to its platform, where several men in orange and saffron robes stand with hands folded in prayer. Other saffron-clad men stand on the steps and at the base. Red-brown stone steps line the tank behind, with potted plants at the right edge and a small building and railing in the background.2013-06-05A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands in a water basin with a gutter spout, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. A man in an orange-red shawl and a red garland stands on a metal stair beside the lingam with hands folded in namaskar. Behind them, a red stepped ghat holds about two dozen people in orange, red and white robes; some sit, some stand, and a few play drums and horns at the upper right. Metal pots and vessels sit on the steps. The scene reads as a lingam abhishekam ceremony at a temple tank. The man's appearance is not clearly identifiable, so no identity claim is made.2013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a circular black platform, draped with a multicoloured garland of yellow, white, red and green flowers. Several priests in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stand on a metal staircase and railing behind it, holding white bowls and offerings; one priest near the centre wears a rudraksha mala and gold necklace. Rows of small black lingams line the red-tiered wall on the right, and an orange building sits in the background. The lingam is decorated with silver-toned bands and the platform holds water. Visible priests number about six.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a circular basin is being bathed, with water flowing down its spout, and a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers wrapped around the lingam. On top, near the lingam, a man in an orange-red garment with a red and gold necklace stands on a raised platform, with a bald man in white beside him. Red-brown stone steps behind the lingam hold many people: women in orange and red saris with hands folded in prayer on the left, several women in white seated on the steps, and musicians in orange robes playing long brass horns and drums on the right. A metal railing and red-roofed buildings sit behind them, with a pool of brown water in front.2013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a dark circular yoni peetha base, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and scattered petals. Behind it, on a red-brick stepped amphitheatre with metal railings, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a raised platform wearing red and orange garlands, while more saffron-clad figures sit along the steps at the right. A white-clad figure stands near the steps, and a red-and-white floral garland runs along the handrails. Orange bunting and red tents decorate the background.2013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow water basin, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms, with water flowing over its base. Behind it, a figure in orange robes stands near the lingam's top, with a second figure beside them. Along red-tiered steps, several women in orange and red saris stand with palms joined, some holding brass vessels, while others sit in white garments; musicians in orange clothing play instruments at the right. A few people in white and orange sit or stand near the steps. The scene appears to be an abhishekam at an outdoor lingam, with a red-roofed building and railings behind.2013-06-03