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A large black stone Shiva lingam with three horizontal white bands and a central white circle on its face stands on a black yoni-pitha base in the foreground. A garland of marigold-like flowers in red, yellow, purple and white drapes around its upper section. Behind it, several monks in orange and saffron robes stand on a raised metal scaffold platform with railings and steps, some with hands folded in prayer. Below, rows of orange-robed monks sit on red-brick tiered steps. A red multi-storey building and a concrete-block structure rise in the background under an overcast sky.

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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a yoni-shaped peetha base, garlanded with a multicoloured flower garland in red, yellow, white and purple. Behind it, a metal scaffolding staircase rises to a platform where about six saffron-robed monks stand with hands folded or holding items. One figure at the top right in saffron robes and bare upper body stands with hands together. Below, tiered stone seating is filled with more saffron-clad people. A red multi-storey building and a tree form the background.2013-06-17June 17 20132013-06-17June 24 20132013-06-24A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-pattern plate and a garland of red, white, yellow and green flowers arched over its top stands in an outdoor courtyard. Several saffron-robed men with shaved heads, rudraksha malas and red garlands stand on a metal platform and staircase at left, while more saffron-clad people sit on red steps in the background. Strings of orange and yellow flags and a red building are behind them.2013-07-01June 24 20132013-06-24July 08 20132013-07-08 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual scene at a large black stone lingam, the Shiva linga, draped with a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers that arches over its top. On a raised white metal platform at left, several priests in orange-saffron robes and sacred thread stand with palms pressed together in prayer, some holding white offering bowls. A man with long dark hair, a saffron cloth and rudraksha beads stands at the platform's front edge near the linga. Behind, a multi-storey red building fills the background, and a red-tiered seating area holds rows of seated monks in orange, with potted plants and a few small decorated pots arranged on the steps at right. Two drummers in saffron clothes sit at lower right beside the steps.2013-06-10 +1 copiesJuly 01 20132013-07-01November 06 20132013-11-06A large black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base in an outdoor amphitheatre with red brick tiered steps. A multicoloured flower garland hangs over the lingam, which has silver ornamental bands. Several priests in orange-red dhoti and shawls stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some with hands folded in prayer and one holding a white cloth or offering. Behind them, rows of tiered seating hold orange-clad devotees and a figure in a white shirt stands at the right. Clay pots sit on the platform, and a yellow construction truck and red buildings appear in the background.2013-06-10 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large dark stone Shiva lingam set on a black plinth, encircled by an arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A metal staircase and platform on the left hold several saffron-robed priests with shaved heads and rudraksha malas; one presents a tray or plate while others hold offering vessels. A figure in saffron clothes with long dark hair, a red garland and a ceremonial tray stands at the top of the platform near the lingam. The backdrop is a red-orange building with white-framed windows, red and white bunting along the base, and a row of small lamps at the bottom.2013-07-08A large black stone Shivling stands on a raised platform in an outdoor courtyard, its top decorated with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers arched over it and a silver-toned plate on the lingam face. Behind it, a group of white-and-saffron clad priests in orange and saffron robes, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand on a metal railed staircase platform, several holding offerings. Below, rows of seated devotees in orange clothing sit on red steps lined with potted green plants. A red multi-storey building with many windows rises in the background. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the Shivling.2013-06-10