A photograph of a dim, earthen-floored shrine chamber framed by thick, twisting banyan tree roots. At the centre sits a dark black stone shivalinga on a tiered base, with a single small oil lamp flame burning on its top. Scattered petals or offerings lie on the sandy floor, and faint white markings are painted near the base. No people are visible in the scene. - Nithyanandapedia

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A photograph of a dim, earthen-floored shrine chamber framed by thick, twisting banyan tree roots. At the centre sits a dark black stone shivalinga on a tiered base, with a single small oil lamp flame burning on its top. Scattered petals or offerings lie on the sandy floor, and faint white markings are painted near the base. No people are visible in the scene.

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