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A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a tall, flower-decorated yoni pedestal, its surface streaming with liquid during an abhishekam ritual. The pedestal is wrapped in bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and purple. On a multi-level metal scaffold at left, several men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis stand and pour offerings over the lingam. Behind, a stone wall and tiered brick steps hold seated white-clad devotees watching under an overcast sky, with water fountains along the terrace.

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July 31 20152015-07-31A large black Shivalinga stands in the foreground, draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, and white, and its base is wrapped in a broad band of flowers. Behind it, a white metal staircase and scaffold rise toward a platform where several people in orange and saffron robes stand at the top, with a few more in orange on the stairs. Seated devotees in white fill the tiered stone seating at left, and a stone wall with terracotta-pot-filled ledges runs along the right. Several orange-robed figures are visible, so the count is in the 6-20 range.2015-02-17A large black Shivalinga stands on a square base, its surface draped with garlands of marigolds and multicolour flower strands in red, yellow, white and orange, with a ribboned garland hanging down its side. Beside it, a metal staircase rises to a platform where several people in saffron-orange robes stand at the top and along the steps, with a few more figures in white on the lower stands. Terracotta pots fill the tiered wall on the right, and a clear pale sky backs the scene at dusk.2015-02-17July 31 20152015-07-31A large black Shivalinga stands on a tiered base wrapped in a dense garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers, with a horizontal white tripundra band across the linga. A white metal staircase and scaffolding rise on the left beside the linga, with several people in orange and saffron robes standing and climbing on the platform near the top. Smaller figures in white clothing stand at the base of the staircase. Behind, a wall of stacked terracotta pots lines the right side under a pale sky, and a low building with small windows stands beyond.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor ceremony at a large decorated Shivalinga draped in colourful flower garlands with orange, white, purple and green bands, set in a water pool beside red-brick steps. A metal staircase climbs to a raised platform where several saffron-robed priests stand near a gold-topped shrine tower with a kalasha. On the left, a row of white-clad devotees sits on the steps, and at the bottom left, seated figures in saffron robes sit near a small seat with a parasol. Spectators in white and light clothing sit in tiered rows on the right, and a red-roofed building and palm trees stand in the background.2015-07-31A large grey Shivalinga stands on a red and white striped platform in shallow water, draped with a garland arch and a fringed front cloth of bright marigold, orange, yellow, green and purple flower strands. Saffron-robed monks climb a metal staircase and scaffold at left, with more monks seated on tiered red steps. A red multistorey building stands behind. The scene suggests a Rudra Abhishekam ritual, with the lingam decorated for the ceremony.2013-07-29December 03 20162016-12-03November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06A large black Shivalingam is decorated with long garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in orange, yellow, green, purple and white, and it sits on an ornate flower-decorated platform or ratha. Silver horizontal tripundra-style bands mark the front of the lingam. Beside it, a metal staircase leads to a raised platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand, one in white. A standing person in orange clothing and an orange turban is at the left near the stairs. Terracotta pots and potted plants line the tiered red stepped area behind, with a grey concrete building and a sky backdrop.2015-01-13