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Wide view of a tiered stone amphitheatre-style pool with a large black lingam on a central platform in green water. Dozens of women in red saris sit on rows of black Shivalingam-shaped seating blocks along the steps, many with hands raised or holding small items, while others in white stand along the upper walkways and rail.

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November 18 20132013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18Aerial view of a large rectangular stepped tank at an ashram, filled with turquoise water and surrounded by red-tiered seating. A central raised platform holds a tall black Shivling draped in marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Along the tiered steps, rows of black Shivling lingams sit on pedestals while people in red and maroon robes perform worship, some pouring liquid over the lingams with vessels. On the upper-left terraces, many people in white clothing sit in rows facing the stage, and a cameraman stands at the left edge of the tank. Red brick buildings and trees frame the scene. A garlanded Shivling is the focal point of this ritual abhishekam setting.2013-07-22Aerial photograph of an outdoor amphitheatre-style stepped stadium beside a large rectangular pool at an ashram campus. Rows of black stone shivalingam-shaped bases line the steps, and many seated people in red and maroon robes sit behind them, their arms raised toward a central stage. A raised platform with a draped, multicoloured decorated canopy stands in the water, with a dark pillar-like structure behind it. Banners with red, yellow and green bunting and flower garlands decorate the stands, and a red-roofed building and trees frame the scene. Small figures in white are visible on the upper stepped area.2013-07-22A photograph of a large open-air amphitheatre-style ritual ground centred on a rectangular water pool with a tall white-and-red ceremonial structure rising from its middle, reached by white stairways and a platform. Rows of black Shiva lingams with golden bases line the stepped stone tiers in the foreground. Tiered red-brick seating beyond the pool holds seated people in white clothing, with groups in saffron and orange robes among them. Standing figures in white are visible near the upper stairs and railings, and a flag-lined railing frames the far edge.2016-01-03June 05 20132013-06-05A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a water-filled sunken amphitheatre. The lingam is adorned with a garland of marigolds and has a small white plaque on its side. Around the pool, tiered red stone seating rises, and many saffron-robed sannyasis are seated on the steps. Several orange-clad figures walk along a metal railing and stairway leading to the platform, and a white-clad person stands at the left edge of the water. A red brick building and trees stand in the background under an overcast sky.2013-11-18December 27 20132013-12-27A large outdoor water tank with a tall black Shiva lingam standing on a raised square platform in the middle, reflected in the still water. Rows of smaller black lingams on stone steps line the foreground, and tiered red seating stands surround the tank under a grey sky with trees at left and a red brick building behind. No people are visible.2013-10-28July 22 20132013-07-22Aerial view of a large stepped tank at Aadikailaasa during a Rudrabhishekam. A tall black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in the water, wrapped in a striped yellow, red and green cloth. Rows of black lingams line the stone steps on both sides, each attended by people in red garments, many seated and holding brass vessels and pots. Figures in orange robes stand on a staircase at the top of the lingam platform. Red-brick stepped seating rises behind the water, with a camera crane at right.2013-11-06A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised red-and-white platform in the middle of a still water pool, with a water spout flowing from its base. Tiers of red seating surround the pool, and a few figures in white and saffron clothing climb the side staircases and stand near a small shrine at the right. Potted plants and flowering shrubs fill the foreground.2013-11-18