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A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a circular base decorated with a dense band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, white and purple, with a multicoloured floral arch draped over the top. Water flows over the lingam and runs down into a channel at right. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings rises to a platform where several men in saffron-orange robes stand and handle items, one in a white garment. A red brick wall lined with small black shiva lingam shrines fills the background, with trees and a white-walled building beyond.

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November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06A large dark grey Shiva lingam is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, white and green, with matching garland swags along its base. A raised metal staircase and platform at the left hold several saffron-robed men with shaved heads and red-and-gold garlands; a figure in a red and gold garland and saffron robe stands centre-top at the platform, appearing to offer something from a plate. Banana leaves decorate the staircase railing. Overcast sky above; a few white-clad people stand on the ground below. Appearance-based cues for the centre figure are limited to a red-and-gold garland and saffron-red attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-22A large outdoor Shiva lingam, tall and dark grey with a silver-banded yoni-shaped base, is decorated with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green. Along a steel scaffold staircase at left, several robed men in saffron-red garments and rudraksha malas stand on the platforms, some pouring liquid or handling offerings over the lingam. Brick terraces and a crowd in rows of saffron clothing sit beyond the platform at right under an overcast sky.2013-07-29November 11 20132013-11-11A large grey Shiva lingam on a black circular base is being bathed with milk-like liquid poured over its top, with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. Several shaved-headed priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding vessels and pouring offerings. Behind them are red brick buildings with green roofs, stone seating tiers, and a bus. The scene reads as a Rudrabhishekam abhishekam ritual.2013-11-04A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a dark circular yoni peetha base, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and scattered petals. Behind it, on a red-brick stepped amphitheatre with metal railings, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a raised platform wearing red and orange garlands, while more saffron-clad figures sit along the steps at the right. A white-clad figure stands near the steps, and a red-and-white floral garland runs along the handrails. Orange bunting and red tents decorate the background.2013-07-01A large grey stone Shivalinga stands on a square, red-and-white striped platform in a water tank at Aadikailaasa, decorated with a multicoloured garland and a rainbow-coloured floral arch above it, with a water spout flowing from the base. Saffron-robed monks are seated along the red tiered steps and railings above, and white-clad figures stand at the left of the steps. A crane-mounted camera arm extends into the frame at left, and the surrounding area has trees, lights and a red building.2013-11-06A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular platform, draped with a multicoloured floral garland in red, yellow, green, purple and white, with a silver band across its midsection. Milk or liquid pours down its surface during an abhishekam. On a raised metal platform at left, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas hold vessels and stand near the linga. Behind, rows of women in orange saris sit on stepped red brick seating, each before a small black shivalinga, while a white van is parked beyond the fence.2013-11-04A large dark blue-grey Shiva lingam, its surface streaked with milk or liquid runoff, is decorated with a garland of purple, yellow, white and red flowers draped over its top. A silver yoni-shaped base sits at its foot. On a raised metal scaffold at left, several men in saffron and orange robes stand; one in orange pours or offers liquid toward the lingam, and another wears a rudraksha mala. Behind them a row of seated saffron-clad participants sits on tiered red brick steps, holding objects. The background shows trees, a white van and a palm-lined compound wall.2013-10-28February 17 20152015-02-17A large dark grey Shivalinga is draped with a multicoloured garland band of marigolds in orange, yellow, red, green and white, with garland swags hanging along its base. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a tall metal scaffold staircase on the left, several holding white vessels, while others stand on the stairs below, apparently performing an abhishekam. A red brick structure and trees are behind, under an overcast sky. The scene is a Rudra Abhishekam at an outdoor Shiva linga.2013-07-29