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A large black stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-shaped pedestal stands in an outdoor ceremonial courtyard. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers drapes down the lingam. Two standing figures stand behind it on the platform: one in an orange-red garment with a garland and hands folded, another bald man in saffron robes with a garland. Rows of red stone steps behind them hold seated devotees in white clothing. Orange marigold festoons and red and white draped bunting decorate the background, and a seated saffron-robed figure sits to the left. Petals are scattered on the top of the lingam.

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July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01A large dark black stone Shivalingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base with a water channel pouring off one side during abhishekam. A multicoloured garland of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers hangs down the lingam, and yellow petals are scattered on the base. Behind it, rows of people in white clothes sit on red tiered steps in meditation or prayer, some with hands joined. At the top, two men stand behind the lingam; the one in the centre wears a red-and-gold garland and presses his palms together in namaste. Red draped fabric and flower strings decorate the stage above.2013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-peetha base sits in an outdoor courtyard, draped with a long multicolour garland of marigolds in yellow, orange, red, white and purple, with loose yellow flowers scattered on the basin and water flowing over the spout. Behind it, seated devotees in white clothes fill tiered red steps, some with hands in anjali. At the top of the lingam, two men stand near the top with palms pressed together; one wears an orange-red shawl and garland, the other wears orange and gold-trimmed robes.2013-07-08 +1 copiesA large black lingam, a Shiva linga on a black yoni-shaped pedestal, stands in an outdoor temple space, wrapped with a long garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and bathed in a flowing stream of milk or water poured over the pedestal. Behind it, two figures stand on a raised platform: a person in a red and gold garment with a long garland holds a flame in an aarti or puja gesture, and a bald priest in orange-saffron robes stands beside them. Orange marigold garlands hang across the top, and a tall blue-and-white ceremonial banner is visible at right. Rows of seated devotees in white and colourful saris fill red stone steps, many with hands joined in prayer, and a red-and-gold cushioned seat sits at left. Appears to be abhishekam with an aarti.2013-07-01June 17 20132013-06-17