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A large Shiva linga installed on a stepped platform in the middle of a water pool is heavily decorated with marigold and orange-yellow flower garlands, with red and dark floral trim. Two small figures stand at the top of the linga, and a few people in white clothes sit on the right-hand stands. Fountains spray water around the base, and behind it are empty red-seated tiered stands and a multi-storey red building under a pale sky. This appears to be a Swayambu Linga abhishekam setting, with the linga decorated as a ritual offering.

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A large decorated Shiva lingam stands in a reflecting pool with fountains spraying on either side, its black stone shaft wrapped in a bulky garland of marigolds, yellow, orange and white flowers. A white three-striped tripundra marking and a red cloth drape hang from the shaft, and a wreath of flowers frames the top. Garlands of marigolds circle the square base in the water. Tiered red seating stretches behind, with a few people seated at the upper right in white clothing and two figures standing atop the decorated lingam. A multi-storey building and a clear sky complete the setting.2016-03-07A large photograph of a giant flower-decorated Shiva linga installed in a water pool at an outdoor ashram amphitheatre. The linga is wrapped in bands of orange, yellow, red and white marigold garlands and has a tall garland-framed top with a crest of decorative flowers, set on a lotus-like base also wrapped in garlands. Fountain jets rise on either side of it, and the tiered red seating is empty except for a small group of people in white clothing seated at the right edge. The sky is pale and hazy, with a red-brick building behind. This appears to be a Mahashivaratri abhishekam-style setting with a floral Mahadeva linga display.2016-03-07A large Swayambu-style linga of Mahadeva stands on a raised platform in a water pool, heavily decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers and draped marigold strands. Fountain jets spray water beside it. Tiered red stone steps rise behind, where several people in white and saffron clothing sit in rows, and a red multi-storey building stands to the right. The scene reflects Mahashivaratri Shiva worship at the ashram. Only a small group is visible on the steps.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A large outdoor Shivalinga is decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, forming a tall, tiered sculpture on a water basin. A white tripundra-style marking is painted on the central pillar, and a few small figures in white are visible on the upper platform and at the right stone steps. Fountain jets rise on either side of the linga within a shallow reflecting pool, in front of empty red stadium-style seating and a multi-storey building under a clear sky.2016-03-07A large Shiva linga decorated with marigold and orange garlands and a yellow-and-orange garland bordered base stands in a water basin with fountain jets spraying on either side. A striped white-and-black tripundra mark is painted on the linga's front. Behind it, red stepped seating is lined with people in white and orange clothing seated along the steps, and a red multi-storey building with balconies stands to the right under a pale sky. The scene appears to be an outdoor Mahashivaratri festival setting.2016-03-07February 17 20152015-02-17A large Shivalinga sculpture stands in a water basin, draped in garlands of orange, yellow, red and purple flowers with a band of marigold strings at its base. Fountain jets rise on either side of the linga in a pool. Behind it, rows of people in white and saffron-orange clothing sit on red tiered steps, with a red-brick building to the right under bright sunlight. The scene reads as a Mahashivaratri linga abhishekam setting.2016-03-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large decorated Shiva lingam stands on a platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool, its base wrapped in striped garlands of yellow, red, orange and green and an ornate garland arch framing the top. Behind the pool, tiered stone steps are filled with seated people in white clothes, and a brick multi-storey building stands under a pale sky. Terraced rows of clay pots line the right-hand bank. Several people are dispersed across the tiers, and the scene is lit by low warm sunlight.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large decorated shivalinga-style structure stands on a platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool. It is wrapped in striped yellow, red, black and white cloth with ornamental drapery and a flower garland, and a dark oval niche is set into its top. Tiered red-brick stands with rows of seated people line the background, and terraced steps on the right are lined with clay pots. A brick building and bare trees are visible under a pale hazy sky. Several small figures are scattered on the stands and steps, but they are too distant to count precisely.2015-02-19