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A large dark grey Shivalinga stands on a red-and-white striped platform in the middle of a water tank, its base draped with a flower garland in red, orange, yellow, and green. A metal staircase climbs up beside the lingam, with several people in orange and saffron robes ascending it toward the top of the stone. Red-tiered steps and a red building form the backdrop, and the scene is mirrored in the still water. A few people in orange robes sit on the steps at right. The scene suggests a Rudra Abhishekam ritual.

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July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands on a red-and-white striped platform in water, draped with multicoloured marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, purple and white, with a garland arch above it. A metal staircase with railings climbs to a raised platform beside the lingam, where several saffron-robed men in maroon and orange clothing stand, some carrying offerings, one in the group appearing to hold a vessel. Red stone steps with more robed figures sit to the right, and the reflection shows the garlands in the water. This appears to be an abhishekam ritual at a lingam set in a pool. A few robed figures are visible on the stairs and platform, and others are seated further back.2013-07-29July 29 20132013-07-29A large black Shiva lingam stands on a red-and-white striped base above a reflecting pool, draped with garlands of marigolds in orange, yellow, red, and green and wrapped with a silver band. On a metal scaffold to the left, about seven saffron-robed monks stand with hands in anjali, a ceremony in progress. Tiered red seating behind the pool holds rows of saffron-clad people.2013-07-29Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam in a central pool, draped in multicoloured marigold and flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, green and white, with a white horizontal band across its upper face. Several monks in orange-saffron robes stand on a metal scaffold staircase at left, wearing red and orange garlands, some with hands folded and one holding an object aloft. Rows of orange-clad monks sit on red tiered stands behind the lingam, and a red brick building stands beyond. The lingam's base is striped red and white and reflected in still water.2013-07-29A large dark grey Shiva linga stands on a red and white striped platform in water, draped in multicoloured marigold garlands with an arched garland frame. Several robed monks in reddish-brown and saffron clothing stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, some holding objects. Red stepped seating and a red building are visible at right.2013-07-29A large black stone Shivalinga, draped in a band of white and silver cloth and framed by an arched marigold garland, stands on a raised platform in the middle of a water tank, decorated with striped marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red and green. Above it, on a red building's stepped metal scaffold, about a dozen saffron-robed sannyasis stand with their hands raised in prayer and one holds a flame, performing an abhishekam or puja. Rows of seated saffron-robed devotees fill the red stands behind the lingam, and the water reflects the whole scene.2013-07-29January 13 20152015-01-13