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A photograph of a large black Shivalinga on a raised platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, decorated with a dense garland of marigolds and striped fabric in yellow, orange, green and red. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a red-brick staircase and balcony at the upper left, some with hands raised, while a few people in white stand at the lower left edge. Terraced red steps line the pool and the water mirrors the entire scene.

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July 29 20132013-07-29A photograph of a large black Shivalinga on a raised square platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool. The linga is wrapped in marigold and orange garlands, and the platform is draped with a band of marigold flowers in orange, yellow, green and purple. A row of saffron-robed figures stands along the red-tiled stepped terraces and staircase on the left, with red garlands hanging from the rails. A few saffron-clothed people stand at the left edge near the pool. The water mirrors the whole scene. Red tiered steps surround the pool on both sides, with a grey building at upper right.2013-07-29A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, draped with banners of marigold and strings of colourful flowers in yellow, orange, red and green, with a white band wrapped around it. A steel staircase with red and yellow garlands leads up from the pool to the platform, and a line of saffron-robed monks and white-clad attendants climbs or waits along it. Red-tiered stone seating rises on both sides, with rows of people in orange and saffron clothing seated along the steps, and a red-brick multi-storey building stands behind. The scene reflects clearly in the still water.2013-07-29 +1 copiesJuly 29 20132013-07-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple tank with a large dark Shivalinga on a raised platform in the water, draped in layered marigold and orange garlands with a striped border. A red stepped stairway with a red-and-white rope railing leads up to the platform, where several people in orange and white robes stand along the rail. Red-brick buildings and a film camera on a crane arm appear at the left and background, and the still water reflects the lingam and steps.2013-07-29A large outdoor water tank holds a tall cylindrical blue Shivling draped with a garland band of marigolds in orange, yellow and red, set on a striped platform in the water. A staircase with railings leads up to the top of the Shivling, where several people in orange and white robes stand and climb. Red-tiered stone seating surrounds the tank, with a few seated devotees in orange and white at the left and a red multi-storey building behind. The scene is a sacred abhishekam setting with the lingam decorated and approached by devotees.2013-07-29November 06 20132013-11-06Outdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a striped pedestal in a reflecting pond, decorated with a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow and green around its base and a garland arch over its top. A tiered staircase with metal railings leads up toward the lingam, and several people in orange and red robes stand on the steps and near the top, tending the shrine. Red-cushioned seating terraces and a red brick building stand in the background, with a few small figures seated on the left terrace. Foreground foliage and a lotus-like plant frame the scene.2013-11-06Wide outdoor photograph of a large reflecting pool at an ashram amphitheatre, with a central platform holding a tall shrine-like structure with a dark arched niche, decorated with yellow, orange and red marigold garlands and mango-leaf-style festoons. Terraced red seating rises on both sides and a stairway with white railings leads up to a red building. A few distant figures in white and orange-red clothing stand on the left stairs and at the top, but none are close enough to identify. Palms and potted plants line the edges, and the water mirrors the decorated structure.2013-07-22July 29 20132013-07-29A photograph of a large outdoor water tank with a central raised platform holding a tall grey stone shivalinga draped in a striped garland cloth of red, yellow, green, white and purple, with a floral garland border. Tiered red stone steps and a red staircase with white railings rise around the pool, and several people in orange and saffron robes stand on the upper steps. A reflection of the platform and garland shows in the still water. Red-brick buildings and trees sit behind.2013-07-29Outdoor view of a large black Shiva lingam on a raised square platform above a reflecting water pool, its upper shaft decorated with a silver-banded yoni-style base and a curved arch of multicoloured marigold garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. Its base is wrapped in tiered strings of orange, yellow, green and white marigold garlands. Behind it, a metal staircase leads up a red terraced amphitheatre lined with seats where many saffron-robed monks and priests stand and sit. Several saffron-robed figures stand on the stairs and railings near the lingam, one holding an object. The scene is part of a rudrabhishekam ritual setting at Aadikailaasa.2013-11-06