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Four women in orange-and-saffron sari-style robes with yellow borders sit cross-legged on red tiered steps before black stone Shivalingams on square black bases. Each wears a white headband and rudraksha beads; the woman on the left touches her forehead, the central woman holds a small brass vessel, and the two on the right join their palms in anjali. Brass kalashas stand beside the lingams, and rows of additional black lingams and stone pedestals fill the terraced steps behind them. The scene suggests a group abhishekam or puja with lingam worship. No a person candidate is visible; the figures are devotees.

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June 10 20132013-06-10Tiered red stone steps lined with rows of black Shivalinga stone forms on pedestals, with a number of seated devotees in saffron-orange clothing performing a ritual. Several women in saffron-orange saris with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas sit with hands folded in namaskar or holding brass pots and lamps, one raising a hand in prayer. In the foreground, a few younger men and boys wearing white dhotis and white forehead markings sit among the lower steps. Mostly visible are the ritual objects and the orderly arrangement of the shrine steps; no a person depiction or in-person candidate is clearly identifiable.2013-06-10A photograph of a terraced red-stepped amphitheatre filled with black stone Shiva lingams on pedestals, arranged in rows. Upper rows show about six women in orange and yellow saris with white forehead markings and rudraksha beads; several sit cross-legged behind lingams, one holding a small brass vessel and another with hands joined in prayer. Brass lamps and vessels stand beside the lingams. In the foreground, several young boys in red and maroon ritual clothing sit on the lower steps, with white markings on their foreheads. No person is identifiable as a person in this scene.2013-06-10Several women sit in rows on red stepped tiers, each beside a black Shivalingam on a square pedestal. They wear orange and saffron saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas, and hold lit oil lamps or wicks upright in both hands. The setting appears to be an outdoor ritual at dusk, with small flames glowing along the steps during the lamp offering.2013-07-29October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesRows of red-tiered stone steps hold many black stone lingams on pedestals, with monks in saffron and orange robes seated among them. In the foreground, several seated monks in orange clothes hold long wooden sticks, and a monk near the centre holds a ladle over a lingam, apparently performing an abhishekam. Brass pots and small lamps sit on the steps, and a white railing and flower bed border the lower right.2013-11-04Four women in saffron-orange saris with yellow borders sit on red stone steps, each beside a black shivalingam on a stepped black pedestal. They wear rudraksha malas, bangles, white tilak markings on their foreheads, and hair pulled back. Each holds small items at the lingam, appearing to perform abhishekam or puja offerings, with small metal bowls nearby. Smaller grey lingams stand along the steps in the background.2013-06-04July 29 20132013-07-29A large outdoor photograph of a tiered red stone ceremonial structure filled with rows of seated priests in orange and saffron robes, many with white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Each seated figure sits before a black stone shivalinga on a tall black pedestal, with stone lingams also placed on the steps behind them. Several priests hold ritual objects, one with hands pressed in prayer, and a metal railing runs across the lower foreground. Some figures in the lower row wear red garments and sit beside brass vessels. Instances of group puja and abhishekam are visible, with no single figure clearly identifiable as a person.2013-06-10A photograph of many seated people performing a ritual on red stone steps lined with black stone shivalinga on pedestals. In the upper rows, several women in orange and yellow saris with rudraksha malas sit behind lingams, some holding brass items and small lamps. In the lower rows, young boys in maroon dhotis and orange headbands sit beside lingams, holding wooden sticks or cloth. Some lingams are topped with white powder or ash. A white metal railing and a potted plant appear at the left edge.2013-06-05A photograph of women in orange-red saris and orange garments seated in rows on red brick tiered steps, each seated before a black stone shivalinga-shaped pedestal. Many have rudraksha malas and hands in prayer or holding small offerings; small brass vessels sit near some seats. Rows of black lingam-style stones fill the steps behind them. A metal fence runs along the front of the image.2013-11-04Three women in orange saris with dark red borders sit on tiered red steps performing abhishekam to black stone shivalingams. Each holds a tall brass funnel above a lingam, pouring liquid over it. Each wears white forehead markings, rudraksha malas and gold bangles or watches. Small brass lamps, a lit oil lamp and pink flowers sit beside the lingams, and stone shrine pillars line the steps behind them.2013-06-04