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A large black stone Shivalinga stands in a shallow water basin in the foreground, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland of marigolds and other blooms, with a rectangular white plaque on its shaft. Behind it, many monks in saffron and orange robes stand on tiered stone steps and white metal stair railings in front of a red multi-storey building. Several monks in saffron kneel or stand in rows along the terraced steps, with a few holding objects near the basin, as part of a rudrabhisekam ritual setting. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is named.

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June 06 20132013-06-06June 09 20132013-06-09 +1 copiesLarge black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in a water pool before a red multi-storey building. A marigold garland drapes its upper shaft and a white and silver panel is fixed on the front. Behind it, a white-metal staircase with railings climbs a red tiered stepped platform, where figures in saffron and orange robes stand and sit, some with hands folded in prayer, and others are seated in rows along the lower steps. Several figures on the upper landing wear saffron robes and beaded necklaces; one standing figure in the centre is distinctive but identity is uncertain. Potted plants line the tiers. Water reflects the scene.2013-06-06A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped pedestal stands in a shallow water tank on a raised platform, with a white marking on its face. Behind it, several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and along tiered red brick steps, some pouring water or offerings over the lingam during an abhishekam. A red multi-storey building with concrete parapets and a few trees forms the background. Many more saffron-clad people sit on the steps in rows.2013-06-08A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated yoni-pattha base stands on a raised platform in water, decorated with flower petals at its base. Around it, saffron-robed monks stand on metal staircases and railings and sit in rows on the red-tiered steps of a basin, many holding offerings. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with grey construction scaffolding above. A purple logo appears at the upper left. The scene reflects a Rudra abhishekam ritual at a temple basin.2013-06-07June 04 20132013-06-04July 01 20132013-07-01June 09 20132013-06-09June 10 20132013-06-10A 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.2013-06-05June 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone Shivalinga with a silver-plated front panel stands on a square black yoni-pitha base in a shallow water-filled channel. Behind it, a tiered red brick terrace holds rows of devotees, and several saffron-robed priests stand on a raised metal walkway with railings, hands folded in prayer. A red multi-storey building with unfinished rooftop rods rises in the background under overcast sky. The scene suggests a Rudra abhishekam setting, though no clear ritual action is visible.2013-06-08