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Close-up photograph of a dark, glossy stone lingam with bilva leaves draped over its top and a small pink flower at its base. Behind it, blurred garlands of yellow and white flowers, red fabric and gold ornaments fill the background of a shrine. No people are visible in the frame.

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March 04 20192019-03-04February 13 20182018-02-13February 13 20182018-02-13Close photo of a green-coated stone lingam decorated with yellow turmeric and red kumkum stripes, with a green leaf on top. A hand with a rudraksha bracelet holds a metal oil lamp with a lit flame beside the lingam. Background shows garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. No physical people are fully visible beyond the hand and wrist.2018-02-13December 09 20162016-12-09Close-up photograph of a dark, rough-textured black stone lingam standing upright in the foreground, with a small pink flower placed on its top and a round orange-and-maroon mark (kumkum or vibhuti-style dot) on its side. Behind it, blurred, is a figure draped in white with gold-yellow borders and a large reddish-brown seated murti or statue with ornate gold detailing. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame apart from the blurred white-clad figure at the left edge, which is partially visible and out of focus. Setting appears to be a temple sanctum.2011-09-19A photograph of a priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold ornaments, tilak and white urdhva markings on his forehead and arms, pouring or offering from a cup while a pink lotus and red flowers rest on a grey stone shivalinga. Behind the linga, a deity murti is adorned with yellow and orange garlands, gold jewellery, pearl necklaces and a green silk garment, with more marigold and red flower garlands framing the altar. A figure in an orange garment with a gold necklace stands at the left edge; the priest's face is partly turned away and the scene reads as abhishekam at a shivalinga. The priest's identity is not determinable from appearance.2011-12-01Close-up photo of a dark stone shivalingam in a temple sanctum during abhishekam. A bare arm in an orange-red sleeve. Behind it are strings of yellow, red and purple marigold garlands, a gold-toned ornamental backdrop, a brass lamp stand and an orange-red cloth. No people's faces are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJune 03 20162016-06-03A long-haired man in a rust-red garment leans forward and places his right hand on a dark stone shivalingam wrapped with a yellow marigold garland and green leaves. The lingam has a red kumkum mark and rests on a silver-toned base with a coconut and offerings. Behind it stand large gold-coloured deity figures, a golden trident, and draped red and multicoloured flower garlands.2015-01-13March 11 20172017-03-11Close-up photo of a dark grey stone lingam with carved scalloped and chevron bands around its base, topped with a cluster of white jasmine-like flowers and a small clear crystal sphere. Blurred background shows a greenish area and a person in a purple garment at the right edge. No people are clearly visible in focus; the setting appears to be a ritual abhishekam or puja offering.2016-12-11 +1 copies