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A large black Shivling stands on a round black pedestal in an outdoor amphitheatre with tiered red-brick seating. A multicoloured red, white and green flower garland drapes over the lingam. Several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand on a metal scaffold platform beside the lingam, hands joined in prayer, with a few holding white conch-like shells. Brass pots and offering vessels sit on a ledge at the platform's base. Behind them, rows of saffron-clad participants sit on the red steps, each beside a small black lamp or pedestal. Trees and palms fill the background under a pale sky.

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June 10 20132013-06-10A photograph of a large black lingam, dressed with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white, and a silver yoni-style band with a crystal set in its centre. On a raised metal platform with railings, several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand with hands in anjali mudra, some holding small white conch-like vessels. Behind them, many orange-clad devotees sit in rows on red steps, and a tree and banner are visible in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a large lingam.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers arched over its top, set on a broad black yoni-style base. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the top of a metal staircase beside the lingam, hands joined in namaste. Other monks in orange and saffron robes climb the metal steps and stand along red stepped terraces, with rows of saffron-clad devotees seated on the right. Green trees and an overcast sky sit behind. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja at the lingam. The figure at the top has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, a person cue, but the face is too small to confirm.2013-06-03A large black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base in an outdoor amphitheatre with red brick tiered steps. A multicoloured flower garland hangs over the lingam, which has silver ornamental bands. Several priests in orange-red dhoti and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some with hands folded in prayer and one holding a white cloth or offering. Behind them, rows of tiered seating hold orange-clad devotees and a figure in a white shirt stands at the right. Clay pots sit on the platform, and a yellow construction truck and red buildings appear in the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesNovember 04 20132013-11-04July 01 20132013-07-01Outdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a multicolour flower garland draped around its upper curve, set on a black yoni-shaped base. Beside it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a platform where a man in a long-sleeved orange-red robe stands with arms folded across his chest; his hair is long and swept back. Several men in orange-red robes and white-clad attendants occupy the stairs and platform, one bald man in orange gestures toward others. Red-brown tiered stone steps and a crowd in orange clothing sit to the right, with a large green tree behind under overcast sky.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivling stands on a raised platform in an outdoor courtyard, its top decorated with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers arched over it and a silver-toned plate on the lingam face. Behind it, a group of white-and-saffron clad priests in orange and saffron robes, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand on a metal railed staircase platform, several holding offerings. Below, rows of seated devotees in orange clothing sit on red steps lined with potted green plants. A red multi-storey building with many windows rises in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the Shivling.2013-06-10A photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised dark platform, decorated with a curved arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. Behind it are several saffron-robed men on a metal staircase with railings; the top figure stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red shawl, rudraksha mala and bare upper body, while others with shaved heads follow down the steps. Trees and an overcast sky fill the background.2013-06-03Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a tiered red stone amphitheatre, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland arching over its top. A man in orange robes and a shawl stands at the top of a metal staircase beside it with hands joined in namaskar, and another orange-clad man stands on the stairs below. Several people in orange and white clothing sit or stand on the red steps, including a row of seated figures in white at left, and more orange-robed attendees are visible at the right. A large tree and overcast sky form the background.2013-06-03Large black stone Shiva lingam with a garland of white and orange flowers draped around its upper section, set in a courtyard with tiered red-and-white seating marked by small lamps. On a metal scaffold platform at the top left, several men in orange and saffron robes and bare chests stand and sit around a figure in white clothes with a crown-like head covering. Metal railings and staircases frame the scene; small red and orange flags fly at the left. Golden arched frames and a small golden ornament sit at the base of the lingam. Plain overcast sky.2017-06-26