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A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a red and white base within a water-filled tank, decorated with a multicoloured garland arch and hanging marigold and flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and green. Banana leaves and garlands frame a raised staircase and platform where several saffron-robed monks stand and sit, one gesturing. Rows of red seats hold many saffron-robed devotees, and a red multi-storey building and a camera crane are behind. Ritual abhishekam setting with the lingam adorned for worship.

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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform, decorated with multicoloured marigold and other flower garlands in yellow, orange, purple, white and green, with a silver tripundra-style band and a silver emblem on its face. Behind it stands a red multi-storey building with rows of rooftop spires. On the left, a staircase with banana plant decorations leads to a upper platform where several saffron-robed monks stand, one in a red shawl near the top holding his hands together in añjali. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill the red stone steps in the foreground. Red and white draped fabric decorates the stage area. Dusk sky.2013-07-22A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a raised platform in the middle of a reflecting water pool, decorated with bands of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red, and green, and a white band around its middle. Behind it, tiered red seating rises toward a red multi-storey building, with banana plants and white railings. On a raised scaffold stage to the left, several people in white clothing stand near the top of the stairs. A camera crane is visible at the upper left. Nearly all of the event area is empty of crowds in this view.2013-07-22A large black Shivalinga stands at the centre of a red-walled courtyard, draped in bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple and green, with a flower arch over its top. Saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a metal staircase and platform at left, one raising an arm, and more saffron-robed figures stand in rows on the steps at right beside potted plants. Rows of seated devotees fill the tiered red steps, and white banners with red and yellow drapes hang along the back. A small pool of water surrounds the base. The lingam is adorned for a Guru Purnima celebration at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam.2013-07-22Outdoor photograph of a large grey Shiva lingam on a raised platform in a water-filled basin, decorated with multicolored garlands in red, yellow, orange, green, white and purple arranged in bands and an arch over the top. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal scaffold and stairs beside the lingam, pouring or tending offerings, while more saffron-robed figures sit in rows on red tiered seating in the background. A red multi-storey building and trees frame the scene.2013-11-06A large black Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform draped with a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and white, with a garland arch over the top. Around it, a shallow water pool reflects the scene. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at left and centre, some holding ritual items, while more saffron-clad figures are seated in rows along red-brick terraces lined with small black shivalingams. A tall red building is behind. Rudrabhishekam-style ritual setting at an outdoor shrine.2013-11-06A photograph of a large Shiva lingam set on a raised platform in the middle of a still reflecting pool at an outdoor ashram venue. The lingam is decorated with bands of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple, and a white cloth is wrapped around its base. Red-tiered stone seating rises on both sides, with a red-painted building and palm fronds decorating the stairs. A few people in white and orange clothes stand on the left stairs, and a crane-mounted camera hangs above the scene.2013-07-22A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a square stone platform in a water-filled tank is wrapped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. Water flows from a spout on the lingam's base. A metal staircase with banana-leaf decorations rises to the top, where several people in saffron-orange robes stand; one wears a red garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, and a figure in white stands nearby. Below, rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the red-tiered steps on the left, while on the right a line of people in orange robes stands at the tank edge. Bunting flags and palm-leaf decorations line the grounds, with trees behind.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a temple tank with a large dark Shivalinga on a raised platform in the water, draped in layered marigold and orange garlands with a striped border. A red stepped stairway with a red-and-white rope railing leads up to the platform, where several people in orange and white robes stand along the rail. Red-brick buildings and a film camera on a crane arm appear at the left and background, and the still water reflects the lingam and steps.2013-07-29Outdoor view of a large black Shiva lingam on a raised square platform above a reflecting water pool, its upper shaft decorated with a silver-banded yoni-style base and a curved arch of multicoloured marigold garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. Its base is wrapped in tiered strings of orange, yellow, green and white marigold garlands. Behind it, a metal staircase leads up a red terraced amphitheatre lined with seats where many saffron-robed monks and priests stand and sit. Several saffron-robed figures stand on the stairs and railings near the lingam, one holding an object. The scene is part of a rudrabhishekam ritual setting at Aadikailaasa.2013-11-06