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Photograph of a large dark stone Shiva lingam set in a tiered red stone amphitheatre, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland and fronted by a golden yoni-shaped base. A figure seated on a gold-framed throne with a golden naga hood behind him wears red and orange robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, with a crown-like headdress and long hair. Around the base, several people in orange and white clothing sit on a striped multicoloured cloth in front of brass pots, kneeling and seated as in a puja. A trident leans against the golden base, and tiered seating with rows of small shrines lines the red walls behind. The scene appears to be a ceremonial lingam worship or puja at an outdoor venue.

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A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a stepped black stone yoni base in an outdoor sacred pool compound, its top garlanded with a flower and leaf wreath. Beneath it, a seated figure in orange-red robes and layered beaded garlands sits on a gilded golden throne with a trident beside it, while a group of white- and orange-clad attendants sit on a striped multicoloured mat around the base, several holding offerings and tending ritual items. Behind the pool, rows of red stone seats rise toward a red multi-storey building with flags. The scene appears to be a pooja or abhishekam; the seated figure's appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity.2017-07-03July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesMay 29 20172017-05-29A large dark stone Shiva lingam with a horizontal white band stands on a wide black yoni-pitha base in an open courtyard, a garland of marigolds draped over its top. A seated man in a red-and-maroon garment with a white flower garland sits on a gold-framed throne with red cushions, a trident leaning beside him. Around the dais, several people in orange and white robes sit or kneel, one holding a brass vessel, and a woman in white sits on the platform. Tiered red seating and red-brick buildings with flags rise behind them at dusk.2017-07-17Outdoor ritual at a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform surrounded by water, with a golden yoni-pitha base and flower garland around the lingam. A man seated at its base wears orange-red robes, a white flower garland and rudraksha, with a golden kalasha-style ornament nearby, while devotees in orange and white sit on mats around him. Tiered red-brick seating behind holds many seated people in orange and white, and red-brick buildings, flags and a trident stand in the background. The scene reflects a Rudra abhishekam with satsang, though the seated leader's appearance is not clearly confirmed as a person.2017-05-29July 03 20172017-07-03 +3 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform with a golden kirtimukha-crowned throne in front. A man in saffron and red-orange robes, with a turban, a long beaded mala, and a white flower garland, sits on the golden throne with a trident beside him; the sitter's identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Around the base, about eight people in orange and white ritual clothing sit on a striped multicolored cloth. A man with a bare torso stands at the left edge near a brass pot. Behind the platform are a tiered red-and-white stepped amphitheater with rows of small lamps and red building facades with flags, a water tank and trees.2017-07-03Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised circular base at a temple complex, with a silver horizontal band across its face and a garland of marigolds draped over it. In front, a seated figure in a red-and-gold robe and a white garland sits on a gold-framed throne. Around the platform, several people in saffron and white clothes sit on a striped cloth, some holding small items, while a bare-chested man sits at the left edge. A golden trident leans against the base. Behind are tiered rows of small lamps, red-brick buildings, red flags and a fence. a person is mentioned on the page but the appearance is only a seated robed figure on a throne, so the identity is unsure.2017-07-03July 31 20172017-07-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple-like stage at dusk with a large black stone Shiva lingam draped in a multicolour flower garland, set on a black pedestal. In front, a seated figure in red and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy, flanked by a trident. Around the throne, people in white dhotis and orange or red garments sit on a striped cloth, some with hands joined in prayer. Golden arches, red-tiled balconies, flags and a red-brick building form the background. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.2017-06-26Outdoor photograph at an open-air temple courtyard with a large dark stone Shivalingam at centre, garlanded with a marigold-style necklace and a silver-and-gold plaque on its face. A golden ornate canopy sits in front of it above a seated figure in red-orange robes and a long white garland, on a raised red-draped platform. Around him, a group of people sit on low wooden benches in white dhotis and red shawls, with several women in orange-saffron sarees, some seated on the floor with brass plates and offerings. Tiered red stone seating rises behind the courtyard with many small black stone statues, and red flags line the railings.2017-08-14A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a wide black stone base in an open outdoor courtyard, its top garlanded with a band of marigold flowers and a white tripundra marking on its side. In front, a seated figure on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion wears saffron-coloured cloth and a white and pink garland and appears to be receiving honour; he is a candidate a person by appearance, with his long swept hair and saffron-coloured garments noted as cues. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand around the base and near the throne, some holding brass vessels, and one person in white stands among them. Behind the scene is a multi-storey red-brick building under construction with scaffolding and orange flags along the terraces. A striped cloth covers the platform in front, with small brass pots and a potted plant at the side.2017-07-31