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A large tiered stone-and-brick sanctuary stands on a water tank, its central lingam-shaped structure draped in garlands of marigolds and flowers in yellow, orange and purple, with serpent-like floral arches on the sides. In the foreground on a red-carpeted platform, a seated figure in pink and red robes sits on a golden throne before a golden-rayed backdrop, facing the shrine. Two priests in saffron and orange dhotis attend the shrine, one in white and bare-chested near brass pots and vessels. Terraced seating along the water is filled with seated audience members in white and mixed clothing. Red flags line the railings, and a decorated flower-covered palanquin sits on the left edge.

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December 15 20162016-12-15December 16 20162016-12-16 +2 copiesA large outdoor ceremony at a tiered stone tank with a flower-decorated shivalinga-style column draped in garlands of marigold and mixed colours. Seated on a golden throne in front of it is a figure in saffron and orange robes with a red shawl and beaded necklaces, flanked by a small golden lamp and brass pots. Devotees in white dhotis, orange and saffron robes, and colourful saris sit on striped mats on the pink-tiled platform, some with hands folded, while others stand nearby. Rows of seated spectators fill red terraced stands in the background beneath red and orange pennant flags. The scene suggests a pada puja gathering. a person seated on the throne, wearing saffron robes, a red shawl and beaded necklaces.2016-12-03December 12 20162016-12-12December 03 20162016-12-03A large decorative floral shivalinga-style structure stands on a platform in the middle of a reflecting pool. It is covered in multicoloured striped and patterned flower garlands in red, yellow, green, white and orange, shaped like a kalasha or ceremonial vessel with tall curved side elements. Behind it, rows of red stone tiered seating fill an open-air amphitheatre, with a few seated figures in white on the left and a group in orange clothing on the right. A red multi-storey building rises in the background.2015-07-31December 03 20162016-12-03A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a circular platform in a reflecting water tank, draped with a multicoloured garland and bunting of marigold-like flowers. Several priests in orange and saffron dhotis tend the lingam; one holds a flower or offering while others attend small brass pots and oil lamps on the ledge. Above, a tiered red-brick amphitheatre is filled with seated devotees in white clothes. Near the top of the shrine a figure in saffron is seated under a golden arch, and a robed figure stands beside the lingam. The scene is a lingam abhishekam ritual at an outdoor ashram tank.2017-05-24February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 03 20162016-12-03A large Shivalinga-style structure stands on a pink-carpeted stage, wrapped in dense garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers in layered floral swags. Seated at its base on a gilded peetha throne with a golden halo, a figure in red and white robes sits with red cushions beside him. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel sit at the front. Behind is a multi-storey red-brick building with a metal frame structure on its roof, and rows of seated devotees fill the tiered stone seating at the sides. Red flags line the railings.2016-12-14December 12 20162016-12-12