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A photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at an outdoor ashram setting, decorated with a white garland of marigolds and other flowers draped around its base and sides. Three men stand on a raised scaffold platform behind the lingam, wearing saffron and orange garments; the central figure is bare-chested with a gold necklace and holds an object above the lingam, while the two others flank him. Three horizontal white bands are painted on the lingam's face. In the background are terracotta-coloured multi-storey ashram buildings, and to the right stands a dark stone deity murti seated beneath a white arch decorated with gold. Gold ornaments are visible at the base of the lingam.

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June 19 20172017-06-19A large dark stone Shiva lingam wrapped with a garland of red, orange and yellow flowers stands in the foreground, with three horizontal white ash (vibhuti) stripes marking its face. Above it on a metal platform stand two attendants in orange clothes and a central man with bare upper body and a white cloth draped over his shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala, performing a ritual at the lingam. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with flagpoles, and a black stone deity murti stands beneath a gold arch on the right.2017-06-19July 24 20172017-07-24A large dark stone Shiva lingam with three silver horizontal bands stands on a black square yoni-type base, draped in a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Four men stand on a metal scaffold platform around the top of the lingam, several wearing saffron-orange clothing; one in the centre in white holds a yellow object and performs the ritual. Behind is a red-orange multi-storey building under construction with a yellow steel frame roof, and a small deity shrine with an arched gateway sits at right. Pale sky and red flags frame the scene.2017-07-24 +1 copiesJune 19 20172017-06-19A large dark grey Shiva lingam, its base marked with three horizontal white bands and a central circle, is draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers. Three young men in orange cloth stand on a white metal scaffold platform at its top. The man in the centre, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, leans over the lingam holding a pot-like vessel, while the two others attend beside him. Behind them stand a red brick building, yellow tarpaulins, orange flags and a black deity murti in an arched gateway at right. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed on a lingam, with the men pouring liquid over it.2017-09-11 +1 copiesA large dark grey Ananda Lingam is draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with water streaming down its surface during abhishekam. Three young men stand on a white metal scaffold at the top. The central figure, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, blows a brass conch horn, while the men on either side wear saffron-orange shawls and hold ritual items. Behind the lingam stands a red building, yellow cloth drapes, and a stone deity murti with a gold-framed arch, and a green hedge is at the right.2017-09-11A large dark grey stone Shivalinga, draped with a marigold and white jasmine garland arch and scattered pink flower petals, is the central subject in a photograph of a temple courtyard. Atop the lingam platform, four people stand together: on the left, two young ascetics in orange-saffron cloth with long matted hair; in the centre, a man with a rudraksha mala and bare upper body performs a ritual near the lingam; on the right, a woman in a yellow-green garment. Behind them are red-painted walls, an ornate golden arch, and rows of small black stone deity figures lining steps. White horizontal Tripundra-style marks adorn the lingam's front. Orange flags and white railings surround the area.2017-08-14A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a broad black yoni-pitha base at an outdoor ceremonial ground, its top wrapped with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers. Three horizontal white bands mark the linga's upper shaft. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand on a scaffold at the top of the linga, one holding up an object. Below, a figure seated in front of the base wears red and a red garland with rudraksha-style beads, flanked by a golden makara-style arch. Tiered rows of seats line the left side, and a building with orange walls and a partially built roof stands behind. Small flags on poles are visible at the left.2017-07-24June 19 20172017-06-19November 07 20162016-11-07Outdoor photo of a large dark grey Shiva lingam draped with a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers and pink petals, marked with painted white horizontal lines and a sun and crescent moon symbol. Four young men in saffron-orange cloths stand on a raised platform behind it; the central one, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, holds a small object, and the others have hands folded in prayer. Behind them is a pinkish-red multi-storey building, with a yellow ornamental arch and stone sculptures to the right and a metal railing in front.2017-08-07