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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a tiered orange-and-yellow flower-garland base, draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, in an outdoor ceremonial ground. Behind it, a white metal staircase leads to a raised platform where a figure in orange robes stands with arms raised. Several other people in orange and white robes climb the stairs or stand at the side, and a seated crowd in white clothing fills the stepped seating at the lower left. Clay pots are stacked along the right-hand wall beneath a pale sky and trees.

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Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam decorated with multicolored flower garlands in yellow, orange, green and red, with a striped floral skirt at its base. Behind it a raised metal staircase and platform hold several people in orange-saffron robes, one standing at the top near the lingam. Three people in white clothing stand on the left stairs, and seated devotees in white fill the tiered stone stands below. Terracotta pots line the wall at right under a clear pale sky.2015-02-19A large black Shivalinga stands on a square base, its surface draped with garlands of marigolds and multicolour flower strands in red, yellow, white and orange, with a ribboned garland hanging down its side. Beside it, a metal staircase rises to a platform where several people in saffron-orange robes stand at the top and along the steps, with a few more figures in white on the lower stands. Terracotta pots fill the tiered wall on the right, and a clear pale sky backs the scene at dusk.2015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalingam decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and white, set on a flower-wrapped base. A metal scaffold staircase rises beside it with several people in orange and saffron robes standing on its platforms and steps, one figure at the top with arms raised. Other people in white and orange stand at the scaffold's base. Stadium-style seating with spectators is visible behind, and tiered rows of terracotta lamps line the wall at right under a pale evening sky.2015-02-19A large black Shivalinga stands in the foreground, draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, and white, and its base is wrapped in a broad band of flowers. Behind it, a white metal staircase and scaffold rise toward a platform where several people in orange and saffron robes stand at the top, with a few more in orange on the stairs. Seated devotees in white fill the tiered stone seating at left, and a stone wall with terracotta-pot-filled ledges runs along the right. Several orange-robed figures are visible, so the count is in the 6-20 range.2015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large black Shivalingam is decorated with long garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in orange, yellow, green, purple and white, and it sits on an ornate flower-decorated platform or ratha. Silver horizontal tripundra-style bands mark the front of the lingam. Beside it, a metal staircase leads to a raised platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand, one in white. A standing person in orange clothing and an orange turban is at the left near the stairs. Terracotta pots and potted plants line the tiered red stepped area behind, with a grey concrete building and a sky backdrop.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19Outdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a square stone base, decorated with a tall arch of marigold garlands in red, yellow and green and a long festoon of multicoloured flower garlands across its base; white horizontal tripundra markings are painted on the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal scaffold staircase on the left and along a platform beside the lingam, one reaching to adjust the arch of flowers, others holding red and yellow garlands. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill the tiered red stone seating in the background in front of a red brick building, under an overcast sky.2013-07-29A large black stone lingam is draped with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, white and purple, with a deep flower-festooned base. Behind it, a metal staircase rises to a platform where several saffron-robed monks and devotees stand and sit; a figure in orange with long hair stands near the top. Terracotta pots are stacked on a tiered brick wall to the right, and a concrete building with barred windows stands behind. Clear sky and a tree at upper right complete the outdoor scene.2015-02-19