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Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalingam on a lotus-petal yoni pedestal, with water streaming down its surface and a pouring channel from the basin, decorated with a red and white marigold garland arch. Three figures in orange-red robes stand on a raised platform at the top of the lingam, performing a rudrabhishekam abhishekam. Rows of seated devotees in orange-red clothing fill the tiered stone steps around it, and a multi-storey red-brick building with lit windows stands behind. A white sign is affixed to the lingam.

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Night view of a large dark stone Shivalinga resting on a black stone yoni-peetha base, with a wrapped band of white cloth around its middle and a garland of red, orange and yellow flowers arching over its top. Three figures in saffron-orange robes stand on a metal ladder and scaffold at the top of the linga, performing abhishekam. Behind is a red-brick multi-storey building with lit windows, and rows of red seating with small lamps line the foreground terrace under a dark sky.2014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a yoni-peetha base during a Rudrabhishekam at an open outdoor venue. Strings of coloured lights decorate a building behind it, and a red and white flower garland wraps the lingam. A gold-coloured ornamental band sits on the lingam's face. Three people stand on a raised platform atop the lingam, one in white and two in orange-saffron robes. Tiered seating in the background is largely empty and dim, with a few small figures visible at the far left. Water is poured over the lingam.2015-02-16July 08 20132013-07-08Night photograph of a huge black Shivalingam with gold-coloured bands and a gold emblem on its upper shaft, set on a tiered black pedestal, with a red and white garland-draped arch around it. Three priests in orange or saffron clothing stand on a raised platform at the top of the lingam, performing ritual abhishekam. Colourful string lights decorate a building behind, and empty tiered stands line the sides of the courtyard.2015-02-16Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a square stepped platform beside a reflecting water tank, with a metal staircase railing climbing up one side. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on the staircase near the top, one near the linga's crown, and a flower garland with red and yellow flowers hangs on the linga. Rows of seated devotees in orange and red clothing sit on red brick steps and along the terrace at left, with a framed portrait on a small stand among them, and more devotees in white sit at the far left. Bright floodlights illuminate the scene against a dark sky.2014-11-24July 07 20142014-07-07Night photo of a large dark stone Shivalingam on a red and white striped square plinth, set in a shallow water-filled basin. A metal staircase with railings climbs the lingam's side, and several figures in orange clothing stand on the steps near the top. Behind, rows of red seating and small figures sit under lights, with a bright floodlight at right. A yellow and black banding runs up the lingam.2014-11-24