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Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a raised platform near water, its surface draped with a gold-coloured vertical ornament and encircled by a garland of red and yellow flowers. Above it on a railed upper ledge stand three figures in ornate gold-brown clothing, apparently statues or deity murti rather than living people. Tiered stone steps behind are dimly lit and largely empty, with a few scattered small figures near the right edge. Illuminated lamps and a dark brick building form the backdrop.

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Night photograph of an outdoor sunken water tank at a temple complex. A large black Shiva lingam stands on a tiered black yoni-peetha base in the middle of still dark water, with a red and yellow garland draped on its shaft and a small plaque on its face. Rows of empty orange-brown seating step up on both sides, with white railings and a footbridge over the water. Behind is a multi-storey red-brick building with many lit windows, and a few lamps glow on a raised shrine above the lingam. No people are visible.2014-04-07August 11 20142014-08-11June 04 20132013-06-04Night photograph of a large dark grey Shivalinga on a stone yoni-pitha base, wrapped with a red, yellow and white marigold garland and a silver band across its middle. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform with a ladder at the top of the linga, performing rudrabhishekam. Red brick multi-storey building and railed stands behind; a small chanting audience sits in the lower left corner.2014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a gold-coloured silver-style band and a garland of yellow and red flowers draped in an arch around its top, set in a dark stone basin. Above on a raised platform, several priests in orange and saffron clothing perform ritual worship with lamps and offerings. Tiered stone steps behind the lingam are lined with seated devotees in orange robes and rows of small lamps. A building with windows stands behind, and a faint purple logo appears in the top left corner.2014-08-11December 08 20162016-12-08Night photograph of a large dark polished Shivalinga with a white flower garland draped around its arched top and a silver band with a central round emblem on its front. Three men stand on a metal scaffold platform at the top of the linga performing abhishekam. The man at centre wears a saffron-red robe with a rudraksha-style necklace; the man at left wears a red-brown garment and holds a golden vessel; the man at right wears a white cloth over his shoulder. A brick building with windows forms the background against a dark sky. The page links this to Rudra-abhishekam and padapuja, but the platform rites are visible only as men pouring at the linga. a person candidate is not clearly visible.2014-09-15October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesNight-time photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a wide circular yoni-peetha base, decorated with a band of marigold and mixed flower garlands. Metal stairs with railings rise to a platform beside the linga, where several figures in saffron and red robes stand; one bare-chested man in orange cloth and a head covering performs an offering. Behind, a large audience in white clothing sits on tiered steps, many holding small lights, with bright floodlights on a building wall. A gold ornamental arch appears at the lower left.2017-05-22Night view of a large dark stone Shivalinga resting on a black stone yoni-peetha base, with a wrapped band of white cloth around its middle and a garland of red, orange and yellow flowers arching over its top. Three figures in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal ladder and scaffold at the top of the linga, performing abhishekam. Behind is a red-brick multi-storey building with lit windows, and rows of red seating with small lamps line the foreground terrace under a dark sky.2014-07-07December 08 20162016-12-08