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A large dark stone lingam is draped with bands of marigold and yellow, red and white flower garlands, arranged in tall loops on either side, and the base is wrapped in multicoloured flower strings. In front, a man seated on a gold throne with a red-orange cloth and a white garland around his neck is surrounded by seated devotees on striped mats. Some wear white dhotis, others saffron and orange saris, and a few sit on chairs at the left. Behind, rows of devotees sit on red steps before small oil lamps, with grey deity murti statues lining the terrace, and red flags stand near a red building.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A large grey stone Shivalinga is almost fully wrapped in garlands of marigold and red, white and purple flowers, with a long garland loop arching over its top and a white-and-orange cloth band across its middle. The lingam stands on a broad base draped in layered strands of yellow, purple, green and white flowers. In front, a seated man with long dark hair and a red and gold cloth draped over his shoulders sits on a gold throne beneath a striped canopy, a white garland around his neck. Seated devotees on striped mats in the foreground wear orange saris, white and cream clothing and dhotis, with brass plates of offerings in front. Behind, rows of grey stone statues line tiered red steps beside red flags, and a red building forms the backdrop.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A large dark black stone lingam at the centre is being bathed with water as it stands on a circular base decorated with a ring of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A long garland of yellow, orange and multicoloured flowers hangs down the lingam. On a raised platform to the right, a woman in a red sari with flower garlands stands beside a bald priest in saffron-orange robes and other saffron-clad priests, with a bright yellow garland draped along the railing. Behind, a large crowd of devotees in white clothes sits on red-tiled steps under orange and yellow decorated umbrellas, with a red-clad figure seated among them. Water sprays from the lingam and the sides of the platform.2013-12-27December 03 20162016-12-03A bearded man in a maroon turban and rust-red robe sits on a red cushioned throne beneath a multicoloured fringed canopy, wearing a white and pink flower garland, layered gold and bead necklaces and gold bangles. Two tridents stand beside the golden throne. A cluster of shaven-headed men in white dhotis sit cross-legged on a striped mat before the dais, and a woman in an orange sari sits in the foreground. Behind, a crowd of devotees on stone steps, many with palms joined, sit among rows of black shivalinga-style stone pillars with brass lamps. Marigold garlands drape a pillar at left. The visible man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by his turban, rust-red robe, ornate gold necklaces and throne. Several people in the crowd sit with hands folded in prayer.2016-12-03December 19 20162016-12-19 +2 copiesOutdoor photo of a large Shiva linga covered in marigold and multicolored flower garlands, with a golden hooded cobra-like ornament at its upper section, set on a flower-draped platform. In the foreground at left, a seated figure in red robes with a flower garland sits on a golden throne-like seat beside a golden trident and ritual pots; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance, so only the role of seated figure is given. Several bare-chested and saffron-clad priests sit or stand on the right tending the platform, and a large audience sits on tiered stone steps at left and right. Red-and-white flags and a red building stand in the background under a clear blue sky.2016-12-19December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A large outdoor ceremony at a tiered stone tank with a flower-decorated shivalinga-style column draped in garlands of marigold and mixed colours. Seated on a golden throne in front of it is a figure in saffron and orange robes with a red shawl and beaded necklaces, flanked by a small golden lamp and brass pots. Devotees in white dhotis, orange and saffron robes, and colourful saris sit on striped mats on the pink-tiled platform, some with hands folded, while others stand nearby. Rows of seated spectators fill red terraced stands in the background beneath red and orange pennant flags. The scene suggests a pada puja gathering. a person seated on the throne, wearing saffron robes, a red shawl and beaded necklaces.2016-12-03A large black Shiva lingam stands at the centre of a flower-decorated circular platform, with water streaming over it during an abhishekam. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers wrap the lingam. On the raised stage at right, a woman in a red sari and a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes stand near a rail draped with garlands, pouring water and offerings. Other saffron-robed figures sit on steps at right, and rows of white-clad devotees fill the seating behind a metal fence, with orange umbrellas and colourful bunting overhead.2013-12-27