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A line of about ten saffron-robed monks climbs a white metal staircase set against a dark cylindrical structure decorated with red and white flower garlands. Most have shaved heads with white forehead markings, rudraksha mala beads around their necks, and bare or wrapped arms. The foremost monks descend toward the viewer while others carry a white plate or offering. Behind them stands a stone wall with terraced red brick planters, and a camera on a tripod is visible at right. The scene is an outdoor ceremonial procession.

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June 08 20132013-06-08Outdoor photo of a line of saffron-robed monastics descending a white metal staircase set against a grey concrete wall. Several shaven-headed men wear orange cloth, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings; the man at the front has a white bandage over his brow. A figure at the top wears a red-and-orange garment, gold necklaces and a flower garland, and stands near red and white floral garlands draped along the railing. Terracotta pots with plants line the brick base, and a small camera on a tripod sits at the right.2013-07-01June 09 20132013-06-09June 09 20132013-06-09Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling rising from a circular water basin, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers draped over it. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and railed platform around the lingam, some holding small brass vessels, while others stand on the stepped terrace. Red-tiled terraced seating and a grey wall with a cloudy sky form the background. Visible people: about six monks in orange robes, with a few more at the lower left edge.2013-06-04June 09 20132013-06-09July 01 20132013-07-01July 08 20132013-07-08June 04 20132013-06-04November 04 20132013-11-04A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black yoni-pitha base at an open outdoor venue, its top section wrapped in a white cloth band and a multicolour flower garland arched over it. A metal staircase with railings climbs to a platform beside the linga, where a group of about a dozen monks in saffron-orange robes stand and walk along the steps, with one holding a white object. Tiered red seating behind is lined with rows of people in orange clothing.2013-06-10A photograph of a large black lingam, dressed with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white, and a silver yoni-style band with a crystal set in its centre. On a raised metal platform with railings, several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand with hands in anjali mudra, some holding small white conch-like vessels. Behind them, many orange-clad devotees sit in rows on red steps, and a tree and banner are visible in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a large lingam.2013-06-10