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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal stands on an open-air stage. A garland of red, yellow and white flowers drapes over its top. A metal staircase with red-and-white garland railings leads up beside it, where several saffron-robed monastics stand on the steps and platform. In the tiered stone amphitheatre behind, rows of saffron-clad participants sit on seats, and orange and multicoloured bunting decorates the upper wall. A monastic in white stands at the base of the stairs. The setting suggests a ritual abhishekam-style presentation of the lingam.

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July 08 20132013-07-08July 01 20132013-07-01June 10 20132013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam on a yoni-shaped pedestal stands in the foreground of an outdoor amphitheatre, draped with a multicoloured garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers. Silver plaques are fixed to its base. Behind it, several saffron-robed figures stand on a metal railing platform near the top of red stepped seating, and more saffron-clad people sit in rows along the steps. A woman in an orange sari stands at the left stairs, and a small group in white clothes sits at the upper left under an orange-and-red festoon banner. Brass oil lamps line the lower left steps, and orange bunting decorates the stage area.2013-07-01A large dark grey Shiva lingam on a black circular yoni-peetha base is being bathed with milk-like white liquid that streams down its surface and out the spout. A multicolour flower garland wraps the lingam. Behind it, a metal staircase with red and white garlands leads up to a platform where several saffron-robed priests and devotees stand. Red-tiered seating with rows of small lamps and offering trays surrounds the scene, and a few white-clad people sit on the left steps. The setting is an outdoor abhishekam ritual with garland-draped railings and orange bunting.2013-07-08A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni pedestal with a spout channel, washed with milk running down its surface and off the spout. A striped multicoloured garland drapes over the top of the linga. On the left, a metal staircase rises beside the stone steps, where several priests in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas stand on the landings holding white offerings. A few more figures in orange and white are on the steps below. Red stepped seating rises behind the linga, with rows of small black lamp stands on the right and a metal railing. A small orange-clad figure stands at the far right near the steps. Abhishekam is being performed on the linga.2013-06-10 +1 copiesLarge dark grey Shiva lingam with silver bands and a multicoloured garland draped over its top, standing on a black yoni-peetha base with a water spout channel. Orange-robed sannyasis stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, and more orange-robed monks line the red-tiered stands behind. Several white-clad people sit on the upper steps at left. Rows of small lamps or offering cups sit along the tiers, and water runs over the lingam base into a pool. Setting is an open-air outdoor ritual ground with metal railings and buildings behind.2013-11-11July 01 20132013-07-01A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-pattern plate and a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers arched over its top stands in an outdoor courtyard. Several saffron-robed men with shaved heads, rudraksha malas and red garlands stand on a metal platform and staircase at left, while more saffron-clad people sit on red steps in the background. Strings of orange and yellow flags and a red building are behind them.2013-07-01A large black stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base dominates the frame, decorated with a multicolored flower garland draped over its top and silver-banded markings at its midsection. Water flows from the spout of the yoni-pitha at right. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase at left and upper left, some bare-chested with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, carrying brass pots and offering items. Behind them, rows of tiered red-stepped seating hold rows of small dark shiva-linga-shaped offerings and people in saffron clothing, with a railing and orange buildings in the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copies