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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-shaped pedestal in water, its top draped with a garland of orange and white flowers. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a white metal staircase and railing at the left and the lingam's upper area, pouring liquid and offering flowers toward the lingam during an abhishekam. A red multi-storey building and rows of seated saffron-robed people on red-brick steps form the background. A small white plaque with lettering is mounted on the lingam.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped pedestal stands in a shallow water tank on a raised platform, with a white marking on its face. Behind it, several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase and along tiered red brick steps, some pouring water or offerings over the lingam during an abhishekam. A red multi-storey building with concrete parapets and a few trees forms the background. Many more saffron-clad people sit on the steps in rows.2013-06-08A large black stone Shivalinga stands in a shallow water basin in the foreground, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland of marigolds and other blooms, with a rectangular white plaque on its shaft. Behind it, many monks in saffron and orange robes stand on tiered stone steps and white metal stair railings in front of a red multi-storey building. Several monks in saffron kneel or stand in rows along the terraced steps, with a few holding objects near the basin, as part of a rudrabhisekam ritual setting. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so no candidate is named.2013-06-06Large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in a water pool before a red multi-storey building. A marigold garland drapes its upper shaft and a white and silver panel is fixed on the front. Behind it, a white-metal staircase with railings climbs a red tiered stepped platform, where figures in saffron and orange robes stand and sit, some with hands folded in prayer, and others are seated in rows along the lower steps. Several figures on the upper landing wear saffron robes and beaded necklaces; one standing figure in the centre is distinctive but identity is uncertain. Potted plants line the tiers. Water reflects the scene.2013-06-06A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a raised platform in an open courtyard, draped with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers around its top. Sprinkling water flows from the spout of the base. Several saffron-robed figures stand on red tiered steps and a metal staircase around the lingam, some carrying vessels, while rows of small black lingams line the steps behind. Red multi-storey building and trees frame the scene, with hazy sky above.2013-10-21 +1 copiesJune 09 20132013-06-09 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03A large black polished stone Shivalingam stands on a black stepped yoni-peetha base outdoors, decorated with a garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers draped around its upper shaft and a silver plaque on its face. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding items, with more saffron-robed figures in the background. Tiered red stone seating and potted plants fill the foreground steps, and a red-brick multi-storey building with unfinished rooftop pillars rises behind. Strings of orange and purple bunting cross above the scene. A red flower blurs at the right edge.2013-06-24June 17 20132013-06-17June 06 20132013-06-06July 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated yoni-pattha base stands on a raised platform in water, decorated with flower petals at its base. Around it, saffron-robed monks stand on metal staircases and railings and sit in rows on the red-tiered steps of a basin, many holding offerings. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with grey construction scaffolding above. A purple logo appears at the upper left. The scene reflects a Rudra abhishekam ritual at a temple basin.2013-06-07June 10 20132013-06-10