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A large black stone Shivling on a round black yoni-peetha base is the central subject, draped with a long garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Milk or water pours from the spout of the peetha onto the platform. Behind it, red-tiled tiered steps lead up to a building. On the left of the steps, a small group of seated people in light clothing watches. Near the Shivling, a figure in a red-and-white garment and a robed figure stand performing abhishekam. A small seated deity murti sits on an orange cloth to the left, beside brass items and offerings. Three seated people appear on the left, and several more sit farther back.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-pitha base stands in an open outdoor amphitheatre, with water flowing down its base and over the spout. A white and red garland hangs around the lingam's upper part, and small silver ornaments are attached to its side. Behind it, rows of red stone steps are filled with seated devotees in white and colourful saris and kurtas, sitting in orderly lines. On a small raised platform at the lower left, a seated figure in orange robes sits beside a low cushioned seat. Two more people stand in the upper background above the stairs, one bare-chested with rudraksha beads and a white cloth, the other in a light garment, near saffron-and-white ceremonial pillars and a red-roofed building. Water abhishekam on a lingam.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal stands outdoors on a paved platform, with milk or water flowing down its spout. A multicoloured garland hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, a red-tiered stone amphitheatre holds seated devotees dressed in white and saffron. Near the base, a seated priest in orange robes sits on a low mat beside offerings. A man in saffron stands atop the lingam, and others in white stand nearby. Red-roofed buildings and a white railing appear in the background, all under daylight.2013-06-10July 08 20132013-07-08July 01 20132013-07-01A large black Shivling stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal outdoors, draped with a multicoloured flower garland and streams of white liquid pouring from the spout during abhishekam. Two or three priests in saffron and orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one pouring from a vessel. Behind, tiered red steps and a metal railing lead up; a row of seated devotees in white clothing fills the stands, with more seated people further left and a scattered group on the steps. Red and orange bunting decorates the back wall.2013-07-08July 08 20132013-07-08A large black stone Shivling stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor courtyard, with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and green draped around its shaft. Water flows down a spout from the base in a white stream. Behind it, rows of people in white and cream clothing sit on red-tiered steps, some in orange and red saris, under a red and orange festoon of marigold garlands. Two figures stand near the top of the Shivling: one in orange-red attire with a crown-like headpiece and garland, and one in a saffron robe with a shaved head. A small seated figure in white sits to the left beside a low platform with an orange cloth and a brass lamp. Black mats cover the ground.2013-07-01A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a black yoni-shaped pedestal is being bathed with milk poured over it, the white liquid running down the lingam and out the spout. Three figures stand on a raised platform beside the lingam: one in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala, one in saffron, and a bald priest in white behind them, while a multicoloured flower garland hangs around the lingam. Red-carpeted stone steps behind hold rows of seated devotees in white clothing, with red and white garlands along the metal railing, red and orange bunting strung across the back, and small oil lamps on the steps.2013-07-08A large dark stone Shivalinga with a yoni-shaped base stands in the foreground, draped with a long garland of marigolds in red, yellow, white and purple. Behind it, a red-stepped amphitheatre-style staircase rises, with a seated group of devotees in white, saffron and orange clothing on the upper steps. Two standing figures in saffron and orange garments are at the top near a red building, and a small seated image is placed on a low platform on the left. Petals are scattered on the stone and a few small figures move on the steps.2013-06-17July 08 20132013-07-08A large black lingam stands centrally on a circular black base with water flowing over its surface, decorated with a long garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers hanging down its front. Behind it, a standing person in an orange garment with a beaded necklace holds a lit oil lamp, and another person in an orange-and-white outfit stands beside them on a red stepped platform. A seated figure in an orange garment with beads sits on a small raised platform with cushions and lamps to the left, while a child-sized figure in orange stands on the right steps with hands joined. Seated devotees in white clothes watch from the left, and red-brick buildings with a green roof and colourful ceremonial poles appear in the background.2013-06-10A large black Shiva lingam on a circular black yoni pedestal dominates the foreground, with water flowing from the spout and scattered yellow flowers on the pedestal. A multicoloured garland of orange, yellow, white and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind it, a red-and-white stepped amphitheatre holds a seated crowd of devotees in white clothes, many with hands folded in prayer. Two figures stand at the top of the lingam: one in red and orange garments with a garland, and another in saffron robes. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a low platform at the left, beside a small table with lamps. Red and white bunting and garlands decorate the back fence.2013-07-08