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A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in shallow water on a red stepped platform, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow and white blooms. A person in orange robes stands on a metal scaffold at the top of the lingam, hands folded in prayer. Along the red steps, several people in orange and saffron robes stand in rows, with a few seated devotees in white clothes. Metal vessels sit on the steps, and a photographer with a tripod stands at the right edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor abhishekam or puja at a water-filled tank.

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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a circular black yoni-peetha base at the water's edge, draped with a multicoloured flower garland in red, white, yellow and purple. A person in orange and red clothing stands on a raised platform behind the lingam, near its top. Around the red stepped stone ghat, several women in orange and red saris and a few people in white sit and stand, some holding brass vessels, with a row of women in orange saris on the right. Still water reflects the scene at the bottom of the frame.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow reflecting pool, its base ringed by a multicolored flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. Behind it, a man in orange-red garments and a red-and-white shawl stands at the top of a metal staircase beside the lingam, with a rudraksha-style necklace. Red stone steps rise in tiers behind the pool, where women in saffron, orange, red and white saris sit and stand, some holding instruments or small vessels. Potted plants line the right edge and a camera on a tripod is visible on the steps.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands in a shallow pool of water, draped with a multicoloured flower garland, with water flowing over its base spout. Two figures stand on a metal ladder beside the lingam, one in orange robes with a rudraksha-style necklace. Below, on red stone steps around the pool, women in orange and red saris and white-clad people sit or stand, several holding small drums or instruments, and a few stand near steel pots and buckets. The scene suggests an abhishekam ritual at a temple pool.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in a shallow water basin, draped with a multicoloured flower garland of red, yellow, white and purple blooms, with water flowing over its base. Behind it, a figure in orange robes stands near the lingam's top, with a second figure beside them. Along red-tiered steps, several women in orange and red saris stand with palms joined, some holding brass vessels, while others sit in white garments; musicians in orange clothing play instruments at the right. A few people in white and orange sit or stand near the steps. The scene appears to be an abhishekam at an outdoor lingam, with a red-roofed building and railings behind.2013-06-03A large dark stone Shivalinga on a black yoni-pitha base stands in shallow brown water, with milky-white liquid pouring down its face and spout, a garland of multicoloured flowers wrapped around its shaft, and a metal ladder leaning against it. Red stone steps behind it hold several people in saffron and orange robes, some carrying brass pots and others pouring water, while a few people in white and seated devotees watch from the steps.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a circular yoni pedestal, with water flowing over it from a spout, and a multicoloured flower garland draped down its side. A figure in orange robes stands on a metal staircase at the top of the lingam, with another orange-robed figure nearby on the stairs. Tiered red steps behind hold several people in white and orange clothing seated and standing, with a drum and equipment at the left. A person in white stands at the right beside orange-robed attendants pouring water. Red walls and rocky terrain form the background.2013-06-17June 03 20132013-06-03June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga on a circular basin is being bathed, with water flowing down its spout, and a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers wrapped around the lingam. On top, near the lingam, a man in an orange-red garment with a red and gold necklace stands on a raised platform, with a bald man in white beside him. Red-brown stone steps behind the lingam hold many people: women in orange and red saris with hands folded in prayer on the left, several women in white seated on the steps, and musicians in orange robes playing long brass horns and drums on the right. A metal railing and red-roofed buildings sit behind them, with a pool of brown water in front.2013-06-03