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A photograph of tiered red-painted stone steps lined with many black stone Shivalingams on pedestal bases, arranged in rows. Several people in red and maroon clothing sit on the upper tiers among the lingams, holding long wooden or brass instruments that appear to be ritual horns or staves. Cables run across the steps and a white metal railing stands at right. Trees and a fence are visible in the background. The scene appears to be a prepared ceremonial setup for a ritual event.

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July 22 20132013-07-22February 23 20112011-02-23June 05 20132013-06-05October 28 20132013-10-28June 10 20132013-06-10 +1 copiesFebruary 23 20112011-02-23A photograph of many devotees seated in rows on red stone steps at an outdoor temple-style setting, surrounded by numerous black stone Shivalingas on square yoni bases. Many participants wear red and orange-red garments with gold borders, some with white forehead markings, and several play long golden brass horns held upright. Some younger boys and a few shaven-headed men in red and orange robes sit among them. Metal railing and a water area appear at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual gathering of horn players among lingams.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large outdoor photograph of many saffron-robed devotees seated on red-painted stepped terraces, each step holding rows of black stone shivalingams on square bases. Many of the seated people, including children with shaved heads, play long brass horns (shankhas or trumpets) held to their mouths. Some older adults in orange and maroon robes sit among them. A metal railing and potted plants appear at the left edge. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or shiva puja with the lingams being honoured by the assembled group.2013-11-06Photograph of many young boys in red robes seated on tiered red stone steps lined with black Shiva lingams and yoni bases, performing a Rudrabhishekam-style ritual. Several boys in the foreground hold long brass or horn conch-like instruments raised to their lips, and small steel bowls sit on the steps. Other robed boys sit higher up on the steps, some holding small objects. A potted plant stands at the upper left. No adult is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.2013-11-06A large outdoor photograph of a tiered red stone ceremonial structure filled with rows of seated priests in orange and saffron robes, many with white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Each seated figure sits before a black stone shivalinga on a tall black pedestal, with stone lingams also placed on the steps behind them. Several priests hold ritual objects, one with hands pressed in prayer, and a metal railing runs across the lower foreground. Some figures in the lower row wear red garments and sit beside brass vessels. Instances of group puja and abhishekam are visible, with no single figure clearly identifiable as a person.2013-06-10December 02 20102010-12-02