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A large black stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base stands in a shallow reflecting pool on a square platform, draped with a multicoloured flower garland, with water flowing from the spout of the yoni. A metal staircase on the left leads up to a railed platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand, and a group of people in white clothes sit on red stepped seating on the left. Rows of saffron-clad people sit on the red tiered seating on the right. The water reflects the lingam and the staircase.

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November 04 20132013-11-04June 10 20132013-06-10November 04 20132013-11-04 +1 copiesOctober 28 20132013-10-28A large black stone Shivalingam with a garland of marigolds and flowers stands on a square platform in a water tank with a stepped red-brick embankment. Several saffron-robed monks and devotees stand on metal staircases and walkways beside the lingam, with a line of similarly robed people seated on the steps at the right, their hands together in prayer. A railing and buildings with orange roofs sit in the background. The scene suggests a ritual or worship setting. No figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance.2013-06-05November 04 20132013-11-04June 05 20132013-06-05A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform surrounded by still water, its base a stepped yoni-shaped pedestal with a spout, decorated with a garland of yellow and red flowers draped over the top. A metal staircase rises from the water to the lingam platform, where several saffron-robed and orange-clad priests and devotees stand, one at the top holding a ritual object. On the red-tiered steps at left, a row of people in white and orange sit and stand, with a framed portrait placed on the lower steps, and a few seated figures in saffron nearby. The scene appears to be an outdoor abhishekam or puja at a water-filled ceremonial site.2013-10-28June 05 20132013-06-05October 28 20132013-10-28June 05 20132013-06-05A large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a rectangular water-filled tank, its base platform surrounded by still water with reflections. Water spills from the lingam's yoni base. A white-clad group in saffron and white stands on the stepped stairs at the upper left, near a small framed portrait placed on a stand. Rows of empty red stone seating rise behind the tank, and potted plants line the near edge. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting at dawn or dusk, with a flower garland of coloured strands wrapped around the lingam's top.2013-11-11