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A large black Shiva lingam stands at the centre of a circular platform draped with vertical strands of marigold, rose and orange flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green, purple and orange. A flower arch in red, white, yellow and green arches over the lingam, and silver bands wrap its upper section. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand at a metal railing on a staircase at the left, hands pressed together in greeting, with several in white-and-orange robes and one with a shaved head. Terracotta pots of plants line the red building wall behind, and petals scatter across the wet stone floor.

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November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copiesA large dark cylindrical lingam stands on a platform, decorated with a silver-toned yoni-pattern band across its middle and an arch of multicolored marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, white and green. Strings of orange, yellow, magenta and white flower garlands drape along the base. Behind it, two priests in saffron-orange dhoti and upper cloths stand on a raised platform beside a railing, one holding a plate of offerings and the other reaching toward the lingam. A red building wall and terracotta pots with plants form the background.2013-11-06A large black polished Shiva lingam stands on a dark platform, encircled by a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green blooms arching over its top. Behind it a red-orange building with white-framed windows rises. On the left, two priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand on a metal railing platform; one has a white tilak and a white cloth on his head, the other wears beaded necklaces and gestures with his hand. Potted plants and seated figures in orange appear at the right and lower left edges.2013-06-04February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNovember 06 20132013-11-06A large black lingam stands on a tiered platform draped with garlands in orange, yellow, purple, white and green, with a ring of marigold garlands around its base. A metal staircase with orange and yellow flower garlands rises to a railed landing where several saffron-robed monks stand with hands folded in prayer, and more monks stand on the steps below. Behind them is a wall of stacked terracotta pots with green plants. The setting suggests a rudrabhishekam ritual in an ashram courtyard.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27June 24 20132013-06-24November 06 20132013-11-06June 24 20132013-06-24 +1 copies