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A large dark stone Shiva lingam with three silver horizontal bands stands on a black square yoni-type base, draped in a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Four men stand on a metal scaffold platform around the top of the lingam, several wearing saffron-orange clothing; one in the centre in white holds a yellow object and performs the ritual. Behind is a red-orange multi-storey building under construction with a yellow steel frame roof, and a small deity shrine with an arched gateway sits at right. Pale sky and red flags frame the scene.

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July 24 20172017-07-24A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a broad black yoni-pitha base at an outdoor ceremonial ground, its top wrapped with a garland of red, yellow and green flowers. Three horizontal white bands mark the linga's upper shaft. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand on a scaffold at the top of the linga, one holding up an object. Below, a figure seated in front of the base wears red and a red garland with rudraksha-style beads, flanked by a golden makara-style arch. Tiered rows of seats line the left side, and a building with orange walls and a partially built roof stands behind. Small flags on poles are visible at the left.2017-07-24July 24 20172017-07-24June 19 20172017-06-19A large dark stone Shiva lingam wrapped with a garland of red, orange and yellow flowers stands in the foreground, with three horizontal white ash (vibhuti) stripes marking its face. Above it on a metal platform stand two attendants in orange clothes and a central man with bare upper body and a white cloth draped over his shoulder, wearing a rudraksha mala, performing a ritual at the lingam. Behind them is a red multi-storey building with flagpoles, and a black stone deity murti stands beneath a gold arch on the right.2017-06-19A photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at an outdoor ashram setting, decorated with a white garland of marigolds and other flowers draped around its base and sides. Three men stand on a raised scaffold platform behind the lingam, wearing saffron and orange garments; the central figure is bare-chested with a gold necklace and holds an object above the lingam, while the two others flank him. Three horizontal white bands are painted on the lingam's face. In the background are terracotta-coloured multi-storey ashram buildings, and to the right stands a dark stone deity murti seated beneath a white arch decorated with gold. Gold ornaments are visible at the base of the lingam.2017-06-19July 03 20172017-07-03A large dark grey Shiva lingam is draped with a garland of red, pink, yellow, green and white flowers, with an abhishekam under way. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown cloth stands on a metal stepladder atop the lingam, holding a vessel, with a rudraksha mala around his neck. Two young boys with shaved heads and sacred marks stand nearby, and an unfinished red steel-framed building forms the backdrop.2017-07-03July 24 20172017-07-24A large dark black stone lingam dominates the foreground, wrapped with a garland of marigolds and red flowers in alternating colours. Atop it, a man with long dark hair and a bare upper body wears a reddish-orange cloth and a gold necklace, standing on a metal platform while performing a ritual with a small vessel. Beside him, a second man in white clothing assists near the lingam. Behind them is a red-orange multi-storey building under a steel roof frame with exposed beams. A small step ladder and metal railing stand at the side. The scene appears to be an abhishekam or puja on the lingam, though the exact ritual is not clear.2017-07-03 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large dark grey Shiva lingam draped with a garland of red, orange, yellow and white flowers, with three silver bands across its face. Three men stand on a metal scaffold beside it: the central man, bare-chested with a rudraksha-style necklace and white cloth at his waist, pours liquid from a vessel, while the two men flanking him wear orange cloths and stand near the top of the lingam. Behind them rise a red-orange building with windows and a metal roof frame, consistent with an abhishekam being performed. No person is identified.2017-06-19A large dark grey Ananda Lingam is draped with a garland of yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with water streaming down its surface during abhishekam. Three young men stand on a white metal scaffold at the top. The central figure, bare-chested with a rudraksha mala, blows a brass conch horn, while the men on either side wear saffron-orange shawls and hold ritual items. Behind the lingam stands a red building, yellow cloth drapes, and a stone deity murti with a gold-framed arch, and a green hedge is at the right.2017-09-11