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Top-down view of a Shiva lingam on a dark stone yoni-pitha base, decorated with a garland of white flowers, rose petals and green leaves. The lingam is smeared with ash and kumkum-like powder. Brass vessels filled with water surround the base, a brass bowl sits at right, and an incense stick rises from the left. On a red mat at the top are small brass dishes holding powders and a white folded cloth, typical puja items. No people are visible.

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December 17 20162016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17 +2 copiesJuly 29 20132013-07-29A black stone Shivling stands on a dark stone yoni pedestal, decorated with scattered red and white flower petals and green leaves. Brass vessels filled with liquid sit in the foreground, a small brass bell with a handle is at right, and a brass oil lamp and small brass cups are nearby. Red fabric and a patterned cloth bag sit on a red-cushioned step behind the shrine. No people are visible.2016-12-17A black stone shivalingam on a square yoni-pitha base is being bathed with water poured from a golden pot held by a person in white garments at upper right, with a thin stream visible. Red and orange flower petals and a red flower rest on top of the lingam, and yellow and white flower petals line the base. A small brass oil lamp with a cobra-hooded handle burns in front. Behind, a golden murti of a deity in orange and red sits near brass plates of offerings and food, and a second black lingam stands at left beside a golden vessel. This looks like an abhishekam ritual.2016-12-18A close view of a black stone Shiva lingam standing on a dark circular yoni pedestal, decorated with white and pink flower petals scattered around its base. A brass or metal capped top sits on the lingam. Beside it, a red-bordered cloth holds brass cups, a brass plate of flower petals and offerings, and a small figure of a deity murti. A person in white clothing sits at the left edge with a bare foot visible. A thin incense stick is visible near the lingam, and the scene is outdoors against a red wall.2016-12-19December 17 20162016-12-17December 18 20162016-12-18Inside a temple shrine, a small orange-robed seated figurine sits in a niche of red stone wall, lit by a small oil lamp flame with a smoking incense stick beside it. In the foreground, a black stone shivalinga is decorated with a ring of yellow and pink flower petals. Brass bowls, a brass oil lamp and other offering items sit on the ledge, and dark stone pillars rise in the background. No physical people are visible.2016-12-12June 03 20162016-06-03 +1 copiesClose photo of a dark grey stone Shivalingam with a finely incised diamond-pattern surface, scattered with torn red and white flower petals. A brass or gold-coloured ladle or spout pours a thin stream of liquid onto the top. In the blurred background a brass pot or vessel and a green cloth are visible. No people are shown.2016-12-17Close-up photo of a black stone Shiva lingam on a square black yoni-pitha base, decorated with flower petals in orange, red and yellow, and a small brass oil lamp with a brass ritual vessel beside it. Water or milk is being poured from a golden spout held by a person in white clothing at the upper right, arcing over the lingam. Behind it a second dark lingam stands on a base, with brass pots and a deity murti in orange and red on a tray of flowers and offerings. This appears to be an abhishekam being performed. No people are clearly visible beyond the white-clad arm and hand.2016-12-18