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A large black stone Shivling stands on a square stone base in a water-filled tank, decorated with a silver-white tripundra-style marking on its shaft. Numerous saffron-robed priests line tiered stone steps on both sides, several holding lit torches or lamps raised toward the linga, while others stand in ranks along the seating terraces. Potted plants sit on the middle steps, and a red multi-storey building with many windows rises behind the scene under an overcast sky.

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June 09 20132013-06-09June 08 20132013-06-08A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in a flooded open-air amphitheatre, its surroundings ringed by a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Several saffron-robed monastics stand on the stepped red seating and along a white metal staircase leading down into the water, some holding objects. Red-brick buildings and trees rise behind the tiered seats.2013-06-04A photograph of a large dark grey stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-peetha base, standing in shallow water with a floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers draped over its top. On a metal scaffold stair at left, several priests in saffron and orange robes stand near the lingam, one with a rudraksha mala pouring or offering liquid, another holding a white cloth. Behind, rows of monks in orange and maroon robes stand on red-brick terraced steps beside a red multi-storey building, with potted plants lining the steps. The sky is overcast.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a black lotus-patterned yoni pedestal standing in water, on a red-brown platform surrounded by a shallow pool. A garland of marigolds and flowers encircles the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding vessels and performing the ritual. A tiered red stepped ledge behind holds many seated devotees in orange robes and a row of small lamps. Trees and a pale sky frame the scene.2013-06-06June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 06 20132013-06-06 +1 copiesJune 03 20132013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04A large black stone Shivling rises from a black lotus-patterned yoni pedestal standing in water, garlanded with a multicolour flower chain of red, white, yellow and purple blooms. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas pour liquid over the lingam, one holding a vessel. Red-brick steps with small oil lamps and a green tree form the backdrop, with a few more saffron-robed people and a white-clad figure visible in the distance.2013-06-03A large dark stone Shivalingam with a multicolour flower garland (red, white, yellow, purple, green) draped over its top stands in a reflecting pool at an outdoor ritual site. A metal staircase and railed platform rise beside it, where several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style necklaces stand pouring or offering items over the lingam. Behind them, red brick tiered steps hold more monks in orange and maroon robes, and a green tree and overcast sky complete the scene. The lingam's yoni-shaped base spouts water into the pool.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands in shallow water, its base reflected below, with a garland of marigolds in yellow, white, red and purple draped around the upper shaft. Several men in saffron-orange and red robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it; one holds a tray and another stands at the top with a rudraksha mala. Red-brick tiered steps behind hold more robed monks in orange and maroon, and a tree and grey sky complete the scene.2013-06-03