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An outdoor shrine on a grey stone plinth shows a black Shivalingam decorated with a purple cloth wrap, a blue draped cloth, rudraksha malas and red roses. Long garlands of red and yellow marigolds curve around it, with a pink-draped mala hung on a stand at left and a hibiscus flower on top. Scattered red and yellow petals cover the stone and red earth, and a black plaque at the base reads Nilakanteshwar Shrine (shrine name as printed). No people are visible.

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September 18 20132013-09-18Outdoor shrine under dense green trees with a black stone murti wearing a purple turban and blue cloth draped over its shoulders, adorned with a red-and-gold necklace of beads and rudraksha-style malas. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses surround the figure on a stone platform, with scattered red and yellow petals on the ground. Beside it stands a tall pillar wrapped in a pink cloth and hung with a dark rudraksha mala and a flower decoration.2013-09-10An outdoor shrine to a Shiva lingam set on a flat stone platform among dry earth and stones. The black lingam is dressed with a purple cloth wrapped around its top, a rose pinned on it, a string of white pearls and a rudraksha-style mala draped over it, and a pink cloth beneath. A long garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with green leaves encircles the platform, and scattered red and pink rose petals lie on the stone. Beside it stands a tall blue-draped pillar hung with brown rudraksha beads and a white pearl strand. No people are visible.2013-09-18A small outdoor shrine on reddish-brown earth, built on a dark stone platform with a plaque reading "Muni Samadhi Shrine" in Kannada and English. The central form is draped in a thick red cloth and garlanded with pink, red and yellow marigold and rose garlands, with a purple turban-like cloth on top and strings of dark beads. A second flower-garlanded stone sits behind it, and a tall blue cloth-covered pillar hung with black and white beads stands to the left. Petals are scattered on the stone. No people are visible.2013-09-13Outdoor roadside shrine on a grey stone plinth, decorated with many pink, yellow and white flowers scattered across the surface. At the centre sits a small deity murti dressed in a yellow cloth and blue-edged garment, with a white crown adorned with flowers and a bead necklace. A tall pink and orange cloth with a black bead string is tied to a pole at the left. A black plaque below reads Munishwara shrine in Kannada and English. Dry sandy ground and a low stone bench surround it.2013-06-29A black stone deity murti. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands heap around the base and across a stone platform, with petals scattered on the ground. The background is blurred soil and trees. No people are visible.2013-09-12A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, set on a dark stone base. The lingam is covered with a purple cloth wrapped around its top like a turban, and draped with a red cloth and strands of dark rudraksha-style beads. Heaped red rose petals and red flower garlands surround it, with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves along the base and sides. A silver ornamental necklace hangs at the front. No people are visible; the image shows a deity murti with floral decoration, consistent with a puja or abhishekam setting.2013-09-13A photo of a black stone Shiva linga dressed for worship, with a purple cloth wrapped around its top like a turban, a red cloth draped beneath, and brown rudraksha beads hanging over it. The linga is heaped with pink and red rose petals and yellow marigold garlands in the foreground, with green leaves tucked among them. No physical people are visible; the setting is an outdoor ground with dappled light.2013-09-13September 10 20132013-09-10A photograph of an outdoor shrine dressed with fresh flowers. In the foreground, a thick mass of red roses and yellow marigold garlands covers the base. Behind them, a stone figure wears a purple turban decorated with a red flower, a blue cloth draped over its shoulders, and dark beaded rudraksha-style malas. A red and black cloth hangs on the left beside more beads, and a trident-like metal object lies among the flowers. Tall trees and open sky frame the scene, with a red building wall visible in the distance. No living people are shown.2013-09-10Close-up photograph of a small stone lingam decorated for worship, set on a grey stone base. It is draped with a purple cloth and a white flower crown with purple blossoms. Red roses, yellow marigold garlands, green leaves and a red flower lie around it on an orange cloth, with rudraksha beads and a gold-toned ornament visible. No people are visible; the background is a blurred outdoor setting.2013-07-12September 13 20132013-09-13