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A large dark stone Shivalinga is adorned with a thick garland of marigolds and white flowers in yellow, purple, green and white bands, set on a silver-toned base. Behind it, a woman in a red sari with flower garlands stands on a raised platform beside a bald man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, while two more men in orange robes stand nearby, all on an elevated platform before a red multi-storey building. The scene suggests a Shivaratri abhishekam or procession with the lingam as the central object. No clear visible evidence of a person's presence is established by appearance alone.

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A large dark stone Shivalinga, wrapped with a thick garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in yellow, purple, green, white and red, is carried on a silver-edged base. Atop the linga, a central figure with long dark hair and an ornate red-and-gold garment and necklaces sits, flanked by several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some bald and one wearing a wrap. A red brick building with barred windows and a water tank stands behind.2015-02-17 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large dark stone shivalingam draped in a long garland of marigolds and multicolored flowers in purple, yellow, green and white, mounted on a silver-trimmed base on a wheeled platform. A figure with long dark hair and a bare chest, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, stands on the platform beside a robed man in orange-brown garments. Behind them two more men in saffron-toned robes stand on the platform. A red multi-storey building with barred windows and a water tank forms the backdrop. Incense smoke rises near the top of the frame.2015-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07Outdoor procession photo showing a large dark shivalinga decorated with a thick garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, white, purple, red and green, mounted on a silver-and-brass base with a decorative silver band. Atop the shivalinga sits a person with long dark hair, a red-orange garment, a shawl and beaded necklaces, flanked by several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes standing on a raised platform or float with white railings. Behind them stands a red brick building with barred windows, a water tank on the roof, a metal fence and a tree at left. Smoke or steam rises above the figures, and the scene appears to be a ceremonial shivalinga carriage.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large dark grey Shiva lingam stands at the centre, draped with a continuous garland of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, orange, purple, white and green that wraps around its base and sides. A horizontal band of decorative silver-patterned cloth with tripundra-style markings is wrapped around its middle. Behind it, several saffron-robed monks in orange garments stand near the lingam, with a long-haired figure in the centre wearing a beaded mala and a gold necklace, while others attend to the flower decorations. Behind them are a red brick building, white railings and tiers of terracotta pots holding small green plants, with strings of lights above. The scene suggests a Maha Shivaratri abhishekam and puja setting.2015-02-17 +1 copiesMarch 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA large dark blue shivalinga stands in the foreground, dressed with a thick band of marigold garlands in orange and yellow, purple flower strands, and tall flower-wreathed arches in red, yellow, purple, green and white rising on either side. A silver-toned yoni-pattern plate with a round medallion sits at the front. Behind it on a raised platform, a seated man with long hair and a white garment is flanked by two young men in saffron-orange clothing, one standing at left and one at right. Red stone steps and a red building with windows form the backdrop. The scene reads as a Mahashivaratri procession or abhishekam setting at an ashram.2016-03-07Outdoor photograph of a very large tall cylindrical Shiva lingam, its polished surface dark blue-grey, encircled by an oval garland frame of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a striped cloth band wrapped around its base. Behind it, four shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform, one pouring liquid from a vessel while others look on. Red brick building and tiered terraces of potted plants form the background, with string lights above. A woman in white sari stands at right edge.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a large grey shivalinga on a raised platform, heavily decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, purple, orange and white arranged in tall fan-like arches. Three men stand or kneel on the platform behind the linga: two wear orange-saffron dhotis and bare upper bodies with rudraksha malas, and a central man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala performs the ritual. A brass or silver tray sits at the base. Behind is a red multi-storey building with rows of windows and a steel fence in the foreground.2016-03-07A photograph of a large flower-decorated Shiva linga, a grey stone lingam draped with garlands of orange, purple, red and white blossoms, with a silver yoni-style base, carried in procession. Three men stand or sit on the raised platform behind it. A central man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and sacred thread performs a ritual, holding a small vessel. Two younger attendants in saffron/orange clothing flank him. Behind them is a red brick building with windows and a stairway in the foreground. Visible people are four, including the central figure, so the count is 2-5 total, with the central figure and attendants as ritual participants.2016-03-07