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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands on a striped red and cream plinth, with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers draped over its upper shaft and a white band across the middle. Above a rain-wet courtyard, a group of about seven monks in saffron and orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding objects. Red-brown tiered seating rises behind, with a red building at right and their reflection visible in the pooled water below.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 08 20132013-06-08October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large dark stone Shivalingam with a multicolour flower garland (red, white, yellow, purple, green) draped over its top stands in a reflecting pool at an outdoor ritual site. A metal staircase and railed platform rise beside it, where several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style necklaces stand pouring or offering items over the lingam. Behind them, red brick tiered steps hold more monks in orange and maroon robes, and a green tree and overcast sky complete the scene. The lingam's yoni-shaped base spouts water into the pool.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands in shallow water, its base reflected below, with a garland of marigolds in yellow, white, red and purple draped around the upper shaft. Several men in saffron-orange and red robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it; one holds a tray and another stands at the top with a rudraksha mala. Red-brick tiered steps behind hold more robed monks in orange and maroon, and a tree and grey sky complete the scene.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in water on a dark circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red flowers arching over its top. Behind it, a man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a ceremonial necklace stands on a metal railing platform with hands folded in prayer, while another priest in orange garments with a shaved head stands beside him and a third kneels on the platform. Red stepped ghats and small lamps line the water's edge, and a few more robed attendants stand in the background near the steps under a grey sky.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a square platform in a water tank with green water and reflections. A garland of yellow, red and white flowers drapes its top. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and upper platform beside the linga, and more figures in white and orange sit on red tiered stone steps at left and right. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam setting. Trees and flagpoles stand behind the tank.2013-11-04June 03 20132013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands in shallow water, its base reflected on the surface, with a garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers draped over its top. Several monks in saffron and maroon robes stand on a metal staircase and railing beside it, one with hands joined in namaste near the top. More monks in orange and maroon robes stand on red stone steps in the background beneath an overcast sky and a large tree. The scene appears to be a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor Shivling.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva linga stands in the centre of a reflecting pool, its base set on a striped red and white platform. Three gold and red garlands hang across the linga's front. Behind it, a tiered red-and-black stadium-style seating area rises from the water. On the left, several men in white dhotis stand on a metal staircase and railing, and one man in an orange robe stands at the top near the linga's upper section. The partially built concrete building in the background and the overcast sky complete the scene.2010-10-22 +1 copies