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A large dark stone Shiva lingam on a round yoni-pitha base stands outdoors, with a metal ladder with handrails leaning against its front so people can climb to the top. Behind it, a red tiered wall is planted with rows of small terracotta pots holding green plants. The base has carved lotus-petal patterns, and a small brass plaque is fixed to the bottom of the ladder.

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A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor temple compound, surrounded by shallow water. A silver metal scaffold staircase with railings and a platform rises beside it, giving access to the top of the lingam. Behind it, tiered red brick walls are lined with small lamp niches, and green potted plants line the left wall. A white building with a doorway stands at upper left and a tree at upper right. No people are visible.2014-09-16A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor water pool, with a yellow and orange marigold garland draped down its front. Metal stairs with railings rise on the left, and water sprays from jets around the lingam. A brick-red stepped wall with potted plants and a grey boundary wall form the backdrop under a pale sky. No people are visible.2014-10-04July 16 20112011-07-16September 02 20142014-09-02September 01 20142014-09-01A large dark grey stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform with a tiered base and a circular yoni-style pedestal, set in an outdoor sunken courtyard. Red-and-white striped platform sides and tiered red steps surround it, with rows of small dark stone lingams and potted plants on the steps behind. The ground is wet and no people are visible.2010-01-13A large black stone Shivling stands on a round black yoni-pitha base in an open courtyard, draped with a garland of flowers and green leaves. Silver-framed plaques are fixed to its shaft. Steel railings and a metal staircase lead up to it, and a fine wire mesh fence sits in front of the photo. Behind is a tiered brick wall lined with rows of small potted plants, a plain concrete boundary wall and a tree. No people are visible.2013-11-05A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a raised square platform in shallow green water, surrounded by a moat. The lingam sits on a round black yoni-pitha base with a broad rim. Metal railings and a narrow walkway with stairs lead from the stepped seating bank behind to the platform. Red-and-white striped plinth walls and steps support the platform. Stone terraced steps with greenery rise behind, and a white building with wooden doors is at the top. No people are visible.2014-09-07A large dark grey stone Shivalingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base on a raised concrete platform. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds drape the lingam. A metal staircase with railings rises beside it to a viewing deck. Behind is a tiered red brick wall with rows of small black lingams set into it, and palm trees and a water tower appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-12-22July 07 20132013-07-07A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular black yoni-peetha base on a raised red platform in an outdoor water-filled tank. A garland of yellow and orange marigolds wraps around the lingam. Water jets spray from the basin around it, and a metal staircase with railings rises beside the tank. Tiered rows of potted plants line the red brick walls, with trees and a grey wall behind. No people are visible.2014-10-04October 04 20142014-10-04