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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a raised square platform in the middle of a shallow reflecting pool, with a garland of colourful flowers draped over its upper shaft. Tiered red stone steps and seating rise behind the pool, lined with terracotta pots of flowers and plants along the edges. Several people in white clothing stand on a metal staircase at the left and near the lower steps. A red multi-storey building with many windows stands at the right, under a hazy sky. Red celosia flowers in the right foreground frame the scene.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped peetha stands in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool at an outdoor temple. A few people in white and orange clothing stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, with a garland of colourful flowers draped over its top. Tiered red stone seating steps rise behind the pool, with more people in white seated on them, and a red brick building stands at the right. Potted plants and red celosia flowers line the pool's edge in the foreground, and a fine mist hangs over the scene. Rudrabhishekam setting with deity murti.2013-10-21November 04 20132013-11-04Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva linga set on a square platform in a shallow reflecting pool, with its reflection visible in the water. A garland of colourful flowers wraps the upper linga. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand on the metal stairs and tiered red seating at the left, with a framed portrait on a stand at the far left. Potted plants line the pool's edge in the foreground, and a red multi-storey building stands behind.2013-10-28A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square tiered platform in the middle of a still green-tinged pool, its reflection visible in the water. A garland of marigolds and ribbons drapes its upper shaft. Red-brick stepped seating surrounds the pool, with potted plants and red celosia flowers along the right edge. A few people in white and saffron clothing are scattered on the terraced steps and a metal staircase, and a red multi-storey building stands behind the seating under a pale sky.2013-10-21 +1 copiesNovember 11 20132013-11-11Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a square platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool, with a striped red and yellow base. A small group of people stands on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some in red garments, and a red-and-white garland is draped on the stone. Behind the pool, tiered red stands hold many seated people dressed in white and orange, and red-brick buildings and potted plants line the foreground. Overcast evening light reflects off the water.2013-11-04A large black stone Shivling stands on a square pink platform in the middle of a still green pond, reflected clearly in the water. A garland of flowers is draped on the lingam. Steps with white railings lead up to the platform, and a few figures in orange and white clothing stand on the steps. Tiered red-brick seating surrounds the pond, and rows of potted plants in terracotta pots line the bank in the foreground.2013-06-05A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a tiered pedestal in the middle of a still rectangular water tank, its reflection clearly visible in the water. A small colourful garland is draped over the top of the lingam. Behind it, red brick terraces with rows of potted plants rise up, and a red multi-storey building stands in the background. On the left, a few people in saffron and orange robes stand on the steps near the water's edge, with some wearing white. Young plants with green leaves frame the foreground, and a white metal railing sits at the lower left.2013-10-21A large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a rectangular water-filled tank, its base platform surrounded by still water with reflections. Water spills from the lingam's yoni base. A white-clad group in saffron and white stands on the stepped stairs at the upper left, near a small framed portrait placed on a stand. Rows of empty red stone seating rise behind the tank, and potted plants line the near edge. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting at dawn or dusk, with a flower garland of coloured strands wrapped around the lingam's top.2013-11-11A large black Shivalinga stands in the middle of a flooded tiered pit with red stepped seating, water cascading down its face and pooling around its base. A garland with red and yellow flowers hangs on the linga. Dozens of people in orange and saffron robes stand on the red steps and along the terraces, with a few white-clad figures on the side walkways, apparently taking part in an abhishekam at this water-filled ceremonial site. Potted plants line the near edge of the water and a fence and red-roofed buildings sit beyond.2013-06-03November 04 20132013-11-04November 11 20132013-11-11