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Low-angle view of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black yoni-pitha base, with a tall metal water spout on its side. A striped multicolour garland with red flowers hangs on the lingam. Two people in orange-saffron robes stand on a metal staircase landing at the top, one with hands pressed together in prayer. Red-roofed buildings, bunting and seated people on red steps appear in the background.

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June 24 20132013-06-24June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling rises on a dark octagonal yoni-peetha base against a pale overcast sky, with a multicolour flower garland draped over its top. Two figures in saffron-orange clothing stand on a metal platform with railings beside the Shivling, one wearing a red garland over his shoulders. A red-roofed building and strings of small pink and orange flags appear at the right edge.2013-06-24July 01 20132013-07-01June 17 20132013-06-17Photo 11729289June 10 20132013-06-10July 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam with a polished cylindrical top and a wide carved yoni-pitha base dominates the foreground. A garland of red, yellow and green flowers wraps the lingam. A metal staircase with red garlands leads up to a platform where several saffron-robed monks stand near the lingam, one of them touching its top. Red-tiered stone steps and a red building with orange bunting fill the background on a grey sky.2013-06-24A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a dark octagonal yoni peetha pedestal outdoors. A multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green, white and purple drapes over the top of the lingam, and three horizontal white stripes mark its side. A metal staircase with a red and white flower garland beside it leads up to a platform where a man in saffron-orange robes with a red garland stands with hands joined in namaskar. Several other saffron-robed figures stand on the stairs and lower level. Overcast sky above.2013-06-24A large black stone Shivling with a smooth polished grey-silver upper cylinder stands on a dark black yoni-peetha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and flowers draped in an arch behind it. White tripundra-style markings are painted on the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal scaffold staircase and platform at the left and back, some holding white cloths and vessels, apparently preparing or performing a ritual abhishekam on the Shivling. Rows of seated devotees in orange clothing fill the terrace seating behind, blurred in the distance. Trees and a red building are visible at the edges under a pale sky.2013-06-10A large black stone Shivling rises from a dark square yoni-peetha base against an overcast white sky. A multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white wraps around the lingam. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold staircase with red rope railings at the top, one bare-chested priest with an ornate gold necklace near the top of the lingam, others in orange cloth beside him. A bright tent-like row of red and yellow striped fabric lies beyond the brick wall at right.2013-07-01