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A large black stone Shivling stands on a raised platform in an outdoor courtyard, its top decorated with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers arched over it and a silver-toned plate on the lingam face. Behind it, a group of white-and-saffron clad priests in orange and saffron robes, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand on a metal railed staircase platform, several holding offerings. Below, rows of seated devotees in orange clothing sit on red steps lined with potted green plants. A red multi-storey building with many windows rises in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the Shivling.

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A large black stone lingam with silver horizontal tripundra bands and a central silver disc stands on a dark plinth, garlanded with a multicoloured floral arch of red, yellow, green and white flowers. Behind it, a standing group of saffron-clad men wearing rudraksha malas and gold-toned necklaces stands on a raised metal platform with railings. The front figure in the upper right has long dark hair and wears a saffron wrap and garland, and the other men hold white objects. Seated devotees in saffron robes occupy tiered red steps to the right, beside rows of potted plants and a red multistorey building.2013-06-10June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesLarge black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in a water pool before a red multi-storey building. A marigold garland drapes its upper shaft and a white and silver panel is fixed on the front. Behind it, a white-metal staircase with railings climbs a red tiered stepped platform, where figures in saffron and orange robes stand and sit, some with hands folded in prayer, and others are seated in rows along the lower steps. Several figures on the upper landing wear saffron robes and beaded necklaces; one standing figure in the centre is distinctive but identity is uncertain. Potted plants line the tiers. Water reflects the scene.2013-06-06A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-pattern plate and a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers arched over its top stands in an outdoor courtyard. Several saffron-robed men with shaved heads, rudraksha malas and red garlands stand on a metal platform and staircase at left, while more saffron-clad people sit on red steps in the background. Strings of orange and yellow flags and a red building are behind them.2013-07-01A photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large black stone linga draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white and green. Silver plating covers the front of the linga. On an elevated metal platform and staircase to the left, several men in saffron-red robes and rudraksha malas stand with palms joined and hold white conch-shaped vessels. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing sit on red steps to the right beside rows of small clay lamps and potted plants. A red multi-storey building stands behind.2013-06-10A large black stone Shiva lingam with three horizontal white bands and a central white circle on its face stands on a black yoni-pitha base in the foreground. A garland of marigold-like flowers in red, yellow, purple and white drapes around its upper section. Behind it, several monks in orange and saffron robes stand on a raised metal scaffold platform with railings and steps, some with hands folded in prayer. Below, rows of orange-robed monks sit on red-brick tiered steps. A red multi-storey building and a concrete-block structure rise in the background under an overcast sky.2013-06-17July 01 20132013-07-01June 09 20132013-06-09A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated yoni-pattha base stands on a raised platform in water, decorated with flower petals at its base. Around it, saffron-robed monks stand on metal staircases and railings and sit in rows on the red-tiered steps of a basin, many holding offerings. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with grey construction scaffolding above. A purple logo appears at the upper left. The scene reflects a Rudra abhishekam ritual at a temple basin.2013-06-07A 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 large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in water in the foreground, decorated with a garland of orange, yellow and red flowers and marked with white horizontal lines. Behind it, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand on a white metal staircase platform beside a red multi-storey building, some holding ritual implements and one pouring or offering something. Rows of clay pots with small plants line the red tiered steps. The scene suggests an abhishekam or rudra abhishekam ritual being performed at the temple tank. Several more monks in orange robes are visible seated or standing on the steps below.2013-06-06Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers wrapped around its shaft, set on a black octagonal yoni-peetha base. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and platform beside the linga, one holding a lamp or offering near its top. Tiered rows of seated devotees in orange and white clothes fill the terrace behind, with yellow and red ceremonial bunting strung along the rails and a red multistorey building under construction in the background.2013-07-01