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A large black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered black yoni-peetha base stands in the foreground, draped with a multicolour garland of marigold and flower strands. Behind it, saffron-robed priests in orange and white ritual clothes stand on a metal railed platform, some with shaved heads and bead necklaces, performing rudrabhishekam. Many more saffron-clad participants and devotees sit on the red-tiled steps and rooftop area beside the temple tank, under a grey sky with palm trees.

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A large black stone Shivalinga rests on a black yoni-peetha base on a raised platform, decorated with a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side and white ceremonial markings on the shaft. Behind it, a crowd of saffron-robed priests and devotees stands on tiered red-roofed steps, with white-clad people seated at the upper left. Several orange-robed men on the steps hold ritual items. Tall metal poles and railings frame the scene, with palm trees and trees in the background.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 11 20132013-11-11November 04 20132013-11-04November 11 20132013-11-11June 10 20132013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10June 05 20132013-06-05June 03 20132013-06-03November 11 20132013-11-11A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular yoni-shaped pedestal set on a red-and-white striped platform, with water flowing from the spout. A garland of white, red and yellow flowers drapes the lingam. Behind it, tiered red stone steps rise with rows of small black lingams and saffron-robed participants seated along them. On the left, several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and platform, one holding a white cloth, with a figure in white at the base. Orange buildings and trees appear in the background.2013-06-10A large black stone Shivalingam with a garland of marigolds and flowers stands on a square platform in a water tank with a stepped red-brick embankment. Several saffron-robed monks and devotees stand on metal staircases and walkways beside the lingam, with a line of similarly robed people seated on the steps at the right, their hands together in prayer. A railing and buildings with orange roofs sit in the background. The scene suggests a ritual or worship setting. No figure can be confidently identified as a person from appearance.2013-06-05