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Night photo of a large black stone Shivling at a temple courtyard, decorated with a white-tipped dome, a gold band, and garlands of yellow and magenta marigolds. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a white metal staircase and platform at the left, one holding a lit lamp aloft near the top of the stairs, while others gesture toward the lingam. Tiered rows of small oil lamps line the steps and the illuminated building behind, with strings of coloured lights along the walls. Water spouts from the base of the lingam, indicating an abhishekam or lamp-lit puja.

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Night photograph of a large black Shivalingam on a yoni-shaped pedestal at an outdoor temple-like venue, decorated with a multicoloured rope garland arch and yellow-and-red bead garlands draped around the base. Around the lingam a fountain sprays water into a shallow pool, and rows of lit oil lamps line the tiered steps behind. On a white metal staircase at left, several men in saffron-orange robes stand, one holding a lit lamp, while a woman in orange clothing stands near the top. Strings of coloured fairy lights frame the scene against a lit building.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base, decorated with marigold and yellow garlands and a bright silver-white ornamental band on the shaft. Several saffron-robed monastics stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at left and behind the lingam, one pouring liquid or offering over the top of the lingam. Water flows from spouts on the basin. Rows of small oil lamps line the terraced steps, and string lights decorate the multi-storey building behind.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands at its base, set in a tiered pool with water spouting from the sides. Behind it, a white metal staircase rises to a platform where several saffron-robed sadhus stand; one raises a lit flame or lamp toward the top of the lingam. Strings of coloured lights decorate a multi-storey building, and rows of small oil lamps line the tiers around the pool.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night photo of a large black Shiva lingam with a tiered base, decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and an arched garland frame, with three horizontal white tripundra lines marked on its face. Water flows from the lingam and from a spout on the base. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a white metal staircase and platform at left, one holding a ritual vessel. Rows of small oil lamps line the stepped terrace below, and strings of lights decorate the scene against a building at night.2013-03-10Night photo of a large black Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base, decorated with yellow, red and pink garlands and string lights, set in front of a stepped seating area. Several saffron-robed figures stand on a white metal staircase and platform at left, one holding a lit lamp near the top, while others stand beside the lingam. Colourful fairy lights run along the railings and a multi-storey building stands behind.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a white-capped top, decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and a silver yoni-pitha base, set in a water basin with fountains. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on a white metal staircase and platform at the left, one holding a lit lamp or flame aloft toward the lingam while others fold hands in prayer. Tiered rows of small oil lamps line the steps, and string lights decorate the building behind. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam or aarti in the evening. Five men are visible on the platform; no one is identified by name.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a water basin, decorated with garlands of marigolds and yellow-and-magenta flower strings. Lit oil lamps line the terraced steps behind it. On a white metal staircase and railing at left, about a dozen men in saffron-orange robes stand, some with bare upper bodies and shaved heads; several have hands folded or raised. A woman in orange clothing stands at the top right near the lingam's arch. Water sprays from fountains on both sides. Strings of lights hang on a concrete building behind.2013-03-10