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A large black stone Shivalinga, draped in a band of white and silver cloth and framed by an arched marigold garland, stands on a raised platform in the middle of a water tank, decorated with striped marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and green. Above it, on a red building's stepped metal scaffold, about a dozen saffron-robed sannyasis stand with their hands raised in prayer and one holds a flame, performing an abhishekam or puja. Rows of seated saffron-robed devotees fill the red stands behind the lingam, and the water reflects the whole scene.

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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a red-and-white striped base above a reflecting pool, draped with garlands of marigolds in orange, yellow, red, and green and wrapped with a silver band. On a metal scaffold to the left, about seven saffron-robed monks stand with hands in anjali, a ceremony in progress. Tiered red seating behind the pool holds rows of saffron-clad people.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large dark grey Shiva linga stands on a red and white striped platform in water, draped in multicoloured marigold garlands with an arched garland frame. Several robed monks in reddish-brown and saffron clothing stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, some holding objects. Red stepped seating and a red building are visible at right.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large black stone Shivalingam with a striped white and red base stands in water, reflected in still water. A garland of multicoloured flowers wraps the lingam, and a white-banded marking appears on its shaft. On a raised metal platform at left, several monks in saffron-orange robes stand near the railing, one holding an item, while a figure in orange stands at the far left. Behind them is a red multi-storey building, and rows of seated devotees in the background are visible on tiered red steps.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA large dark grey Shiva lingam stands in a shallow pool of water, its base wrapped in a multicoloured garland curtain of marigolds in orange, yellow, green, purple, white and red. A garland arch frames the top of the lingam, and a silver band is fixed to its face. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several saffron-robed monks stand in a line, some holding objects and appearing to perform a ritual. A red brick wall with rows of small lingams and a lower balcony with more orange-clad figures lies at right, with a red tower behind.2013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a red-and-white striped platform in the middle of a water tank, its base draped with a flower garland in red, orange, yellow, and green. A metal staircase climbs up beside the lingam, with several people in orange and saffron robes ascending it toward the top of the stone. Red-tiered steps and a red building form the backdrop, and the scene is mirrored in the still water. A few people in orange robes sit on the steps at right. The scene suggests a Rudra Abhishekam ritual.2013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam in a central pool, draped in multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, green and white, with a white horizontal band across its upper face. Several monks in orange-saffron robes stand on a metal scaffold staircase at left, wearing red and orange garlands, some with hands folded and one holding an object aloft. Rows of orange-clad monks sit on red tiered stands behind the lingam, and a red brick building stands beyond. The lingam's base is striped red and white and reflected in still water.2013-07-29