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A row of black stone Shiva lingams on circular yoni pedestals stands in the foreground, several topped with yellow marigold petals and one with a small clay oil lamp beside it. Women in colourful saris sit on the right, one in magenta and orange with henna-decorated hands and a silver wristwatch, another in purple and green, their hands held together in prayer. Behind them, a man in white dhoti sits near the back. Petals and a brass vessel rest on the wet stone steps. No a person candidate is visibly identifiable in the frame.

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A row of black stone Shiva lingams on their yoni pedestals, receiving flower petals and small offerings, is arranged along a red-edged platform in the foreground. Several women in colourful saris (pink, green, magenta, orange and purple) sit beside them on the right, partly visible at the frame edge, with only their arms, hands, feet and sari fabric showing. Brass bowls and a small lamp sit near the lingams.2016-12-03Outdoor ritual scene with a row of black stone Shiva lingams on round yoni-style bases, many topped with yellow flower petals, set on red-painted steps. Brass pots, kalashas and a brass lamp sit among them. A bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and white dhoti with gold border sits in the centre, hands together in prayer. Beside him a man in white and gold sits near brass vessels. On the right, several women in saris of pink, green, purple, orange and maroon sit with hands folded.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03January 03 20162016-01-03 +1 copiesA row of black stone shivling lingams on a stone platform, each topped with yellow flower petals and streaked with dark kumkum or vibhuti. Behind them, several people in white and red clothing kneel and sit at ground level, one hand reaching toward a brass vessel with a ladle, and brass kalasha pots and bowls sit beside the lingams. Only partial figures and hands are visible, so the people are shown at the edge of the frame. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam being performed on the lingams.2016-12-03Photograph of a row of black stone Shivalingas set on a long stone ledge, each with yellow flower petals placed on top and dark ash or paste smeared on their bases. Hands of devotees reach in from the upper right, one touching a lingam, while brass vessels and brass pouring spouts stand along the ledge. Ritual abhishekam-style offerings with flowers in progress.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Close view of a row of black stone Shivalingams on a polished stone floor, each topped with yellow flower petals and dark ash or sacred paste. Several hands, some wearing red thread bracelets, reach in to offer petals, and bare feet and white-clad legs of devotees kneel at the edge. Brass kalashas and pots with a brass vessel stand beside the lingams. Brass pooja vessels and offerings suggest an abhishekam or puja at the lingams. No identifiable a person is visible, and the pictured people are partly cropped.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Close photo of black stone Shivalinga (lingams) on square yoni-peetha bases being offered yellow flower petals. A hand with a red thread and gold bangle, wearing a red garment, drops petals onto the central lingam. Brass kalasha pots and a brass bowl sit in the background, with other hands and white-clad devotees visible at the left edge. Yellow petals are scattered across the bases, and white chalk-like markings streak the stones. Scene suggests Shiva abhishekam or puja offerings.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Close view of a row of dark grey stone Shiva lingams with carved bands, set in a line on a stepped platform. A bare arm with rudraksha and beaded bracelets reaches in from the upper right to place a small pink and white flower offering on one lingam. Behind them, out of focus, bare-chested men in white dhotis with gold borders sit on red steps, performing a lingam abhishekam ritual.2017-08-07