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Outdoor photograph of a large dark black stone Shivling garlanded with multicoloured flower strands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with an orange-and-yellow marigold base border. A woman in a red sari stands at the top of the Shivling on a metal platform, extending her hand to scatter flower petals. Several monks in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform behind her, and a bald monk in orange stands at the left. A tree and pale blue sky appear in the background, with a stone wall at the right.

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Outdoor photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga draped with long garlands in orange, yellow, green, red, purple and white, with a flower-garland base beneath it. On a raised metal platform and staircase to the left stand several men in orange and saffron robes; one bald man in orange robes is at the far left. At the top right, a figure with long dark hair in a red-orange garment stretches one arm outward while scattering petals or offerings toward the linga. Clear blue sky and a stone wall with trees form the background.2015-02-17A large dark black stone Shivalingam at an outdoor temple is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, red and purple, and its circular base is decorated with marigold and floral borders. A metal staircase and platform on the left hold several monks in saffron-orange robes, some with shaved heads. One figure at the top, with long dark hair and reddish-orange clothing, stands extended toward the lingam, apparently pouring or offering something from a small vessel, as in an abhishekam. A plain stone wall and a tree sit behind under a pale sky.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17A photograph of a large black Shiva lingam draped in garlands of yellow, orange, white and magenta flowers, with a flower-decorated base in the foreground. On a metal staircase and platform at the left, several monks in saffron and orange robes stand, one with a shaved head at the bottom left. A seated figure in saffron robes sits at the top of the platform beside the lingam, with long dark hair, appearing to hold objects in their hands. A stone wall and trees with clear pale sky lie behind. The lingam and garlands are the main subject, with the monks and platform as setting.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large dark Shivling is draped with thick garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in yellow, orange, white, purple and green, with a flower band along its base. A steel staircase rises beside it to a platform where a figure in red-orange robes raises one arm toward the sky while several other saffron-robed monks stand on the stairs below. Two stand at the lower steps, one white-haired. A pale blue sky and a low stone wall with a tree sit behind the scene.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor photo of a large dark stone Shiva lingam draped with long garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in orange, yellow, red, white and purple, with a flower-decorated base. On a metal scaffold platform at the left, several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange robes stand and sit, one at the top holding a small ritual vessel and a lamp-like object. A clear pale blue sky and a low stone wall sit behind the lingam.2015-02-19A large dark stone Shivalingam is draped with long garlands of marigold-orange, yellow, white, red and purple flowers, with a flower-decorated base beneath. A metal staircase with railings climbs to a platform beside it, where several shaven-headed monks in orange-saffron robes stand on the steps and at the top. One monk at the top, wearing a dark red-brown garment, holds a small ritual vessel toward the lingam. The sky is pale blue and a low wall runs behind.2015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17A large black Shiva lingam draped in dense garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands in yellow, orange, red and white, with a flower-garland skirt around its base. Beside it, a metal staircase scaffold rises to a platform where several people in saffron-orange robes stand and sit; one woman in a red blouse on the platform gestures outward with her arm raised. Clear pale sky and a stone wall with trees are behind the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copies