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A large dark polished lingam stands in the foreground, draped with a long garland of marigolds and roses in red, white, yellow and purple. Behind it, a shaved-headed man in an orange-toned garment with a red-and-gold trim and a rudraksha-style necklace stands with hands folded in namaskar. Several women in orange and red sarees sit or stand on red stone steps to the left and right, some with hands folded, and a few people in white and dark clothes sit on the steps on the right. A red building with a small framed portrait sign and a rubble wall lie in the background.

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A large black dome-shaped lingam stands on a circular black base, draped with a long multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white. Behind it, a shaved-headed man in a saffron cloth stands on top of the lingam with his palms joined in anjali. A seated priest in saffron robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned platform to the left, with a small lamp and offerings beside him. Seven people in white and coloured saris and dress sit on red tiered steps in the background, and a red-roofed building and stone wall sit behind them.2013-06-10June 03 20132013-06-03June 10 20132013-06-10A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a circular black yoni-peetha base at the water's edge, draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow and purple. A person in orange and red clothing stands on a raised platform behind the lingam, near its top. Around the red stepped stone ghat, several women in orange and red saris and a few people in white sit and stand, some holding brass vessels, with a row of women in orange saris on the right. Still water reflects the scene at the bottom of the frame.2013-06-03A large dark black stone lingam stands in an outdoor ceremonial courtyard, draped with a long garland of red, white, yellow, purple and green flowers. A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange garment, a red flower garland, layered beaded necklaces and gold bangles, stands on a metal stair beside the stone and holds a small brass lamp or offering vessel. Another person with a shaved head and white forehead marking stands behind him. Seated devotees in white and red clothing sit on red tiered steps at the base, some with hands folded in prayer, beside a metal railing and a red-roofed building.2013-06-03Outdoor ritual at a large black lingam with a garland of multicoloured flowers arching over it in red, white, yellow, green and purple. A figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with long dark hair and a red flower garland stands on a white metal platform with hands folded in namaskar, facing the lingam. Beside him on the stairs, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and beads holds his palms together, and another priest in orange stands at the left edge. A red multi-storey building with many windows and a streetlamp forms the background under a pale sky.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor photo of a large black lingam-shaped stone pillar draped with a long multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. Two men stand behind its top with hands in anjali mudra. The man on the left wears a saffron-patterned shawl and rudraksha beads; the man on the right is bare-chested with a saffron wrap and beads. Behind them, many people in white clothes sit on red steps under red and white bunting, some with hands folded in prayer. Some are seated on red stone steps; a few children sit among them. a person cues are limited to the saffron wrap and beads on one figure, so the identity is uncertain.2013-07-08June 10 20132013-06-10 +2 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-pitha base stands in an open-air amphitheatre with red tiered stone seating. A rainbow-coloured flower garland drapes over the lingam's top. On a metal staircase to the left, several saffron-robed monks in orange clothes stand with white and red flower garlands hanging along the railings. One figure at the top, bare-chested with a shawl and hands pressed in namaste, appears to be leading the group. Orange and yellow marigold strings hang across the background, and trees stand behind the site.2013-06-24Outdoor ritual at a large black stone lingam decorated with a garland of red roses, white flowers, yellow flowers and green leaves. A bare-chested man in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces stands with palms pressed together at the top of the lingam. A second man, shaved-headed and bare-chested with white sandalwood markings, stands beside him in orange-saffron wrap. Orange marigold garlands drape the tent-like backdrop, with a red-and-white striped fabric and painted pillars behind. Seated onlookers sit on red steps at the left and right, one in a white sari with red shawl and another in pink. A black loudspeaker stands at the right edge.2013-07-01A large black dome-shaped linga stands in the foreground, draped with a long garland of marigolds and red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Two figures stand behind it: one in an orange-brown garment with a rudraksha mala and a flower garland, bowing over the linga, and another in a saffron-orange robe with a mala. A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing with a mala sits at the lower left beside a gold-patterned seat and brass pots. Red stepped seating and a white railing surround the open plaza, with onlookers in white and beige clothing behind the railing and a red-roofed building beyond.2013-06-17