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A 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.

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Outdoor 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 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19A large grey-green lingam, a Shiva linga, is draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, purple, white and red, with a band of ornate silver and gold strips at its base. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a raised platform behind it, one pouring liquid from a white vessel or pot over the top of the linga, with a spray of water visible. A red brick building and a wall of potted plants stepped up a hillside form the background, with a lone figure in white on the right. The scene suggests a Shiva abhishekam ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17A 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 abhishekam at a large blue-grey shivalinga with a silver-trimmed yoni base and a floral garland arch of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers. Several priests in maroon and orange robes stand on a metal staircase platform beside it; one priest in orange holds a string of rudraksha beads, while another reaches toward the top of the linga. Behind them, a brick wall with rows of potted plants and a red building with barred windows.2013-11-11A large grey Shivalinga stands in the foreground, draped with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, white and purple, with silver ornamental bands at its base. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold platform pouring liquid over the linga from vessels, one holding a pot. Each wears rudraksha malas and has bare, shaved heads. Behind them, women in saffron sarees sit among rows of small black shivalinga-shaped stands in a brick-walled courtyard, with a red building and trees in the background. The scene shows abhishekam, a ritual anointing of the Shivalinga.2013-11-04June 17 20132013-06-17November 06 20132013-11-06