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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal stands outdoors on a paved platform, with milk or water flowing down its spout. A multicoloured garland hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, a red-tiered stone amphitheatre holds seated devotees dressed in white and saffron. Near the base, a seated priest in orange robes sits on a low mat beside offerings. A man in saffron stands atop the lingam, and others in white stand nearby. Red-roofed buildings and a white railing appear in the background, all under daylight.

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June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shivling stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor courtyard, with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and green draped around its shaft. Water flows down a spout from the base in a white stream. Behind it, rows of people in white and cream clothing sit on red-tiered steps, some in orange and red saris, under a red and orange festoon of marigold garlands. Two figures stand near the top of the Shivling: one in orange-red attire with a crown-like headpiece and garland, and one in a saffron robe with a shaved head. A small seated figure in white sits to the left beside a low platform with an orange cloth and a brass lamp. Black mats cover the ground.2013-07-01A large black stone Shivling on a round black yoni-peetha base is the central subject, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Milk or water pours from the spout of the peetha onto the platform. Behind it, red-tiled tiered steps lead up to a building. On the left of the steps, a small group of seated people in light clothing watches. Near the Shivling, a figure in a red-and-white garment and a robed figure stand performing abhishekam. A small seated deity murti sits on an orange cloth to the left, beside brass items and offerings. Three seated people appear on the left, and several more sit farther back.2013-06-17A large black Shiva lingam on a circular black yoni pedestal dominates the foreground, with water flowing from the spout and scattered yellow flowers on the pedestal. A multicoloured garland of orange, yellow, white and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind it, a red-and-white stepped amphitheatre holds a seated crowd of devotees in white clothes, many with hands folded in prayer. Two figures stand at the top of the lingam: one in red and orange garments with a garland, and another in saffron robes. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a low platform at the left, beside a small table with lamps. Red and white bunting and garlands decorate the back fence.2013-07-08A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni pedestal with a spout channel, washed with milk running down its surface and off the spout. A striped multicoloured garland drapes over the top of the linga. On the left, a metal staircase rises beside the stone steps, where several priests in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the landings holding white offerings. A few more figures in orange and white are on the steps below. Red stepped seating rises behind the linga, with rows of small black lamp stands on the right and a metal railing. A small orange-clad figure stands at the far right near the steps. Abhishekam is being performed on the linga.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black Shivling stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal outdoors, draped with a multicoloured flower garland and streams of white liquid pouring from the spout during abhishekam. Two or three priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one pouring from a vessel. Behind, tiered red steps and a metal railing lead up; a row of seated devotees in white clothing fills the stands, with more seated people further left and a scattered group on the steps. Red and orange bunting decorates the back wall.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large dark stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base stands in shallow brown water, with milky-white liquid pouring down its face and spout, a garland of multicoloured flowers wrapped around its shaft, and a metal ladder leaning against it. Red stone steps behind it hold several people in saffron and orange robes, some carrying brass pots and others pouring water, while a few people in white and seated devotees watch from the steps.2013-06-03July 08 20132013-07-08A large black stone Shivling stands in the foreground on a square lotus-carved yoni pedestal, with a garland of red, white, green and yellow flowers draped down its front. Behind it, rows of people in white clothes sit on red-tiered steps under a decorated red and orange canopy with garlands. At the top of the steps near the back, a few figures in orange and white stand and sit beside a low orange-draped seat. Several people are seated in front on the steps, while a small group sits on the platform at left. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang gathering in an open-air ground.2013-07-01June 10 20132013-06-10