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A large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni pedestal with water flowing from its spout, decorated with three gold-and-red embellished ornamental fronts. Behind it, a tall metal scaffold platform holds a man in orange robes holding a lamp or ritual object, with a second man in white dhoti beside him at the left edge. Concrete building framework and red-tiered seating rise behind the lingam under a pale sky.

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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a tiered black yoni-peetha base, with water pouring over its sides and flowing down the spout. Three white and gold decorated ornaments with red and green borders are draped on the front of the linga. Behind it is a red-tiered stadium seating area and a scaffolded concrete structure. On a metal platform at upper left, several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies stand and perform the abhishekam ritual. A distinct figure in orange-red cloth stands at the top of the scaffolding, but the appearance is not clear enough to identify anyone.2010-11-21A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a black yoni-peetha base in an open outdoor courtyard, with three garlands of white and red flowers draped at its front. Water runs down the lingam and the peetha. Behind it, rows of red and white stadium seating lead to a concrete building under construction with scaffolding. On the scaffolding, several people in white dhotis and clothing stand on a raised platform near the lingam, one wearing an orange garment, appearing to tend the lamp or ritual setup. The sky is pale blue with clouds.2010-11-21October 22 20102010-10-22September 23 20102010-09-23November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21October 22 20102010-10-22A large black stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-peetha base stands in an open-air stadium with rows of red seats behind it. Three white-trimmed yellow-orange flower garlands hang on its base, and water flows down its surface. A raised metal platform with stairs holds several people in white dhotis and white clothing, and one man in orange-saffron robes stands at the top pouring or sprinkling liquid over the lingam, consistent with an abhishekam. Unfinished concrete buildings rise behind the stadium under a bright blue sky with clouds.2010-11-21A large black polished Shiva linga stands on a black yoni pedestal in an open outdoor court with red-and-white striped plinth edging. Three gold-coloured ornamental garlands with red and green borders hang on the linga's base. Behind it, a partially built concrete structure rises with exposed rebar and scaffolding. On a raised metal platform at upper left, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange robe stands, while three men in white dhotis and white upper cloths stand nearby on the stairs and platform, one holding a vessel. Red stadium-style seating fills the background, and the sky is overcast. Abhishekam ritual setting.2010-10-22 +2 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling on a dark yoni-peetha base is being bathed on an outdoor tiered red-brick platform. A mala of marigold and multicoloured flowers is draped around the lingam, and a silver-banded yantra-like band is fixed to its upper section. On a raised metal scaffold staircase at left, several saffron-robed monks stand, one reaching over the lingam to pour liquid. Red-brick stepped seating and orange flag bunting fill the background under an overcast sky, with more people seated on the steps below.2013-06-24A large black stone Shiva lingam with a tall dome-shaped top is bathed by streams of water from pipes on all sides, set in an open-air courtyard with red tiered seating behind it. The base is decorated with gold-coloured face motifs (mukhas), white and red garlands, and yellow cord. Partially built concrete structures with scaffolding and rebar stand in the background under an overcast sky. At the lower right edge, a few devotees in white clothing stand near the platform.2010-10-17