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A photograph of many black stone Shivalinga murtis arranged in rows on tiered red and white striped steps. Each lingam sits on a black yoni-peetha base, and the rows rise in orderly repetition up the wall. No people are visible; the scene is a sacred shrine arrangement shown in bright daylight.

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Rows of black stone Shiva lingams with yoni bases are arranged on tiered red brick steps in bright sunlight. Brass pots and small brass vessels sit beside some lingams. Behind them a metal railing is hung with red and yellow cloth draping. No people are visible, and the many lingams suggest a large ritual arrangement or abhishekam setup.2015-01-13December 02 20102010-12-02Rows of black stone Shiva lingams arranged on tiered red brick and grey stone steps, lit by daylight with long shadows cast across the platforms. Each lingam sits on a black yoni-pitha base, and the repeated forms recede into the distance on both sides of the frame. No people are visible.2010-11-23Rows of black stone Shivalingams arranged on tiered red-brick and grey stone steps, shot in warm low light with long shadows cast across the platforms. The lingams have cylindrical tops and round pedestal bases, and no people are visible in the frame.2010-11-23Rows of black stone Shiva lingams on yoni pedestals stand on tiered brick shelves inside a temple-like hall, lit softly from above. Several lingams in the foreground have smooth polished surfaces and curved spouts on their yoni bases. Behind them, smaller lingams and taller carved stone lingams sit in neat rows. A metal railing edges the left side. No people are visible.2010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23February 23 20112011-02-23January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 23 20102010-11-23A photograph of tiered red-painted stone steps lined with many black stone Shivalingams on pedestal bases, arranged in rows. Several people in red and maroon clothing sit on the upper tiers among the lingams, holding long wooden or brass instruments that appear to be ritual horns or staves. Cables run across the steps and a white metal railing stands at right. Trees and a fence are visible in the background. The scene appears to be a prepared ceremonial setup for a ritual event.2013-07-22February 23 20112011-02-23December 02 20102010-12-02