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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a dark plinth, garlanded with a multicoloured floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers. Behind it, on a raised platform with metal railings, several saffron-robed men stand on steps and a landing. One figure at the top wears a rudraksha mala with a golden pendant and a shaved head, another in an orange robe stands beside him. Lower on the steps, orange-robed men are visible, and a small potted plant display sits to the side. Red tiered seating and a red wall form the background, with trees and a grey sky above.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +2 copiesNovember 04 20132013-11-04June 10 20132013-06-10November 04 20132013-11-04June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesA large black stone lingam is garlanded with a long band of red, yellow, green and white flowers and decorated with silver plates. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace stands on a metal staircase beside it, hands joined at the chest. Behind him, several saffron-robed attendants wear white tilaka and beads, one holding a silver kalasha pot, and another holding a silver plate of white offerings. A metal railing frames the platform under an overcast sky.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised dark platform, decorated with a curved arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. Behind it are several saffron-robed men on a metal staircase with railings; the top figure stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red shawl, rudraksha mala and bare upper body, while others with shaved heads follow down the steps. Trees and an overcast sky fill the background.2013-06-03A large black Shivling stands on a round black pedestal in an outdoor amphitheatre with tiered red-brick seating. A multicoloured red, white and green flower garland drapes over the lingam. Several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand on a metal scaffold platform beside the lingam, hands joined in prayer, with a few holding white conch-like shells. Brass pots and offering vessels sit on a ledge at the platform's base. Behind them, rows of saffron-clad participants sit on the red steps, each beside a small black lamp or pedestal. Trees and palms fill the background under a pale sky.2013-06-10A photograph of a large black lingam, dressed with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, green and white, and a silver yoni-style band with a crystal set in its centre. On a raised metal platform with railings, several priests in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas stand with hands in anjali mudra, some holding small white conch-like vessels. Behind them, many orange-clad devotees sit in rows on red steps, and a tree and banner are visible in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a large lingam.2013-06-10June 03 20132013-06-03Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling with a garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers arched over its top, set on a broad black yoni-style base. A figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the top of a metal staircase beside the lingam, hands joined in namaste. Other monks in orange and saffron robes climb the metal steps and stand along red stepped terraces, with rows of saffron-clad devotees seated on the right. Green trees and an overcast sky sit behind. The scene resembles an abhishekam or puja at the lingam. The figure at the top has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style necklace, a person cue, but the face is too small to confirm.2013-06-03July 01 20132013-07-01