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A large black Shivalingam stands on a tall stone pedestal draped with bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red, green and purple, with a flower arch behind it. Rows of monks in saffron-orange robes sit on tiered red stone seating in the foreground, and a group of monks in saffron robes stands on a metal scaffold staircase at left, some wearing rudraksha malas. A red multi-storey building with rooftop spires forms the backdrop under an overcast sky.

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July 29 20132013-07-29Outdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam on a square pedestal, decorated with a thick band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, white and green and draped with a multicoloured floral skirt. White three-horizontal-bar tripundra markings adorn the lingam. Behind it, saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a metal staircase and on tiered red-brick seating, several holding garlands. A red-brick building and a shallow reflecting pool surround the lingam.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29Outdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a square stone base, decorated with a tall arch of marigold garlands in red, yellow and green and a long festoon of multicoloured flower garlands across its base; white horizontal tripundra markings are painted on the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal scaffold staircase on the left and along a platform beside the lingam, one reaching to adjust the arch of flowers, others holding red and yellow garlands. Rows of seated saffron-clad devotees fill the tiered red stone seating in the background in front of a red brick building, under an overcast sky.2013-07-29November 06 20132013-11-06A large dark black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a square base decorated with a garland arch of orange, yellow and green flowers and a flower-draped skirt of multicoloured marigold and other blooms. Silver bands wrap the lingam's middle. Along the raised platform on the left, about a dozen saffron-robed monks and priests stand on a metal scaffold with stairs and railings, one pointing outward. Rows of seated saffron-clad participants fill the red terraced seating in the background, beside a red brick building. Overcast sky above. A Rudra Abhishekam ritual with flowers is suggested by the setting. A small brass plaque sits on the base.2013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-shaped peetha base, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. Behind it, a metal scaffolding staircase rises to a platform where about six saffron-robed monks stand with hands folded or holding items. One figure at the top right in saffron robes and bare upper body stands with hands together. Below, tiered stone seating is filled with more saffron-clad people. A red multi-storey building and a tree form the background.2013-06-17June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesJune 17 20132013-06-17A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-white horizontal three-line tripundra marking and a garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers draped in an arch around it, dominates the foreground, while a man in saffron robes pours liquid from a vessel over its top. Several saffron-robed, shaved-headed men with rudraksha malas stand on a white metal staircase and platform beside it, some holding vessels, and robed figures appear at the far left. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with rooftop poles, and rows of seated white-clad participants fill the red-tiled steps below, consistent with an abhishekam ritual.2013-07-01A large black Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform draped with a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and white, with a garland arch over the top. Around it, a shallow water pool reflects the scene. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at left and centre, some holding ritual items, while more saffron-clad figures are seated in rows along red-brick terraces lined with small black shivalingams. A tall red building is behind. Rudrabhishekam-style ritual setting at an outdoor shrine.2013-11-06A large black Shiva lingam stands on a flower-decorated platform, wrapped with a marigold garland arch and a multicoloured garland skirt in red, orange, yellow, white and green. Silver bands encircle the lingam's upper section. On a metal scaffold stair and platform to the left, about a dozen saffron-robed sannyasi priests stand in rows, some holding offerings or fire, with red-and-yellow garlands draped along the railings. Below them, more saffron-clad monks sit on terraced red steps. A red brick building with many windows forms the backdrop, and a person in white stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a rudra abhishekam with floral decoration.2013-07-29