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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers arching over its top and three silver bands around its middle. Behind it on a metal scaffold platform, several monks in orange-red robes stand; the foremost, with long dark hair, holds his hands in namaste. Other monks in orange robes and bare-headed figures stand beside him on the stairs. Terraced red-brick steps lined with rows of small potted plants and an orange multi-storey building rise in the background under an overcast sky. A small brass plaque sits at the base.

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A large black lingam with a silver three-band tripundra and a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers stands on a black yoni-pitha base against a white sky and a red brick building. On a metal staircase and platform to the left, several saffron-robed men stand; the one at the top wears a long saffron garment with a flower garland and holds his hands together in namaskar. Other saffron-robed figures stand below them and to the left. Below, in the background, rows of smaller black lingams line red brick steps with potted plants.2013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver three-horizontal-stripe (tripundra) marking and a flower garland of red, yellow, purple and white blossoms draped over its top. It sits on a black yoni-pitha base on a red-and-cream striped platform. Behind it, a red multi-storey building and tiered red steps lined with potted plants. On a raised metal scaffold platform at upper left, four men in saffron-orange robes stand with hands folded in namaste, one with a garland, appearing to be monastics or devotees. The scene is an outdoor temple setting in daylight.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver three-horizontal-band tripundra marking and a circular silver disc, draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, orange, yellow, white and purple, stands on a black yoni-pitha base. On a metal scaffold at upper left, a man with long dark hair in an orange-red wrap and a bead necklace stands beside two saffron-robed monks, one bald and in orange, one with a rudraksha mala, and a fourth person partially visible at left edge. Red tiered seating and potted plants fill the background with a red building and grey sky.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base is adorned with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, purple and white, and three horizontal silver tripundra bands on its front. On a raised metal platform at left, several saffron-robed priests stand; one in the centre with long hair holds a small ritual vessel, apparently performing abhishekam or puja. Other saffron-clad figures sit on tiered red steps behind, and a red building and potted plants frame the scene under an overcast sky.2013-06-17A large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base is adorned with a multicolour flower garland draped in an arch over its top and stripes of silver bands on the shaft. Standing on a steel scaffold staircase at left, several saffron-robed priests with rudraksha malas perform worship, one holding a lit oil lamp aloft toward the linga, another holding a small vessel. Red brick buildings and a tiered terrace of potted plants sit behind, with a few seated devotees in saffron in the distance. This appears to be an abhishekam-style puja with a lamp offering. The shaft is decorated with silver bands and a central silver disc.2013-06-17A large black Shivalingam on a black yoni-pitha base stands on an outdoor platform, decorated with a garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers arching over its top. Three horizontal silver tripundra bands and a small silver disc adorn its front. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several saffron-robed monks stand; the foremost holds a lit oil lamp aloft toward the lingam in an aarti gesture, with a bald monk and another saffron-robed figure beside him. Behind, a red brick building and rows of seated saffron-clad devotees appear, with a brass plaque on the base. Overcast sky.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black pedestal, draped in a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Beside it, a metal-railed platform with stairs holds three priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with ceremonial beaded necklaces; the central priest wears a red floral garland and holds a ritual item, while the others, one with white tilak markings, stand attentively. Red-tiered steps and trees form the background under an overcast sky. A few distant onlookers are visible at the lower right.2013-06-03