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A photograph of a large black Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base, set in shallow water on a raised platform, with a white rectangular mark on its front. Behind it, a line of saffron-robed sannyasis walks along a metal walkway and steps, several with shaved heads. Red-brick multi-storey buildings and tiered red steps with rows of small lamps or plants stand in the background, and a reflection of the walkway shows in the water. The scene suggests ritual abhishekam preparations at a temple complex.

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June 08 20132013-06-08June 09 20132013-06-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing on a raised square platform in the middle of a shallow reflecting pool, its surface mirroring the red building behind. A red and white garland drapes the top of the lingam. Red-tiered stadium-style seating and white railings line the pool, with a white staircase on the left. Several saffron-robed figures stand on the steps and along the seating, appearing as small distant people. A red multi-storey building with unfinished upper floors rises behind, with trees at the left edge.2013-06-05June 09 20132013-06-09Large 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 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.2013-06-06October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesJune 07 20132013-06-07 +1 copiesA 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.2013-06-08June 06 20132013-06-06A large black Shivalinga stands on a square stone platform surrounded by shallow water, with its reflection mirrored in the pool. A red-and-white garland is draped around the lingam. Behind it, tiered red stone steps rise with many rows of people in orange and saffron robes seated in meditation, and more standing figures in orange along the upper levels and railings. Small potted plants line the steps, and a red building forms the backdrop. In the lower right foreground, several seated figures are visible near small black stone lingams and brass offerings. The scene suggests a large outdoor satsang or puja at a Shiva temple setting.2013-06-04June 04 20132013-06-04