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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a square red-and-white striped plinth stands in an open courtyard, with a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers draped over its top and a silver band with a central crystal mounted on its shaft. Behind it, several men in orange and red dhoti-style clothing stand on a metal railed scaffold platform with stairs, some with hands joined in prayer and one holding an offering, and rows of smaller black lingams are arranged on tiered red brick steps where many people in orange sit facing the central lingam. Coloured pennants flank the scene and a purple emblem with a white bird appears at upper left. Some people are partly visible at the edges, so the count is best given as a range.

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June 10 20132013-06-10A large black polished stone Shiva lingam stands on a tiered black yoni-pitha base with a spout, decorated with a garland of marigolds and yellow, white and purple flowers wrapped around the shaft. Several monks in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand on a metal staircase behind the lingam, one pouring liquid during the abhishekam. Red stepped terraces with rows of small clay lamps and a red building appear in the background under a pale sky.2013-06-06A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a water basin, garlanded with a multicolour flower garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple blossoms. Behind it, a man in red-orange robes with a red shawl and beaded necklace stands on a metal railing platform raising one arm, while another robed attendant stands beside him and a third man in orange-brown stands at the platform's left edge with hands together. On the red brick steps at right, several people in maroon and red attire stand in rows near orange-robed figures. A tree and grey sky form the background.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base stands at the centre of an open courtyard, its upper section draped in a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Behind it, rows of saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas stand in clasped-hand prayer on a raised red-and-white stone platform and metal railing, while more seated monks in orange clothes sit in rows on black-topped stone seats in the tiered amphitheatre to the right. Strings of orange and yellow marigolds hang overhead and potted plants line the steps. The scene appears to be a ceremonial gathering around the linga. Several people stand on the left and many more are seated on the right.2013-06-24A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated front panel sits on a black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers arched over its top. Red garlands draped along a white metal staircase lead up to the platform. Several saffron-robed priests stand on the steps and at the platform, some with hands folded in prayer. Tiered red stone seating behind is lined with rows of small clay lamps and potted plants, with saffron-clad people seated on many of the tiers. Red-and-yellow bunting hangs from the building behind. The setting appears to be an outdoor abhishekam or puja arrangement.2013-06-24A large black stone Shivalinga with a multicolored flower garland draped over its upper shaft, resting on a dark yogapeetha-style base with a spout channel from which water flows. Above the base, several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and platform at the back, one wearing a flower garland. Behind the Shivalinga, rows of small stone lingams and dozens of saffron-clad people are seated on red-brick steps beneath trees. White cloth bands wrap the linga shaft. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting.2013-06-17June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling rises from a dark water pool, its base reflected in the still water, with a multicolored flower garland draped over its upper curve. On a raised metal platform at left, two priests in saffron-orange robes stand near the stairs, one with a rudraksha mala and one with a shaved head and bare upper body; a third figure in white stands near the base. Behind the Shivling, rows of people in orange and maroon robes stand on red tiered steps beneath a tree and overcast sky.2013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24June 24 20132013-06-24June 04 20132013-06-04 +2 copies