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A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a black lotus-patterned yoni pedestal standing in water, on a red-brown platform surrounded by a shallow pool. A garland of marigolds and flowers encircles the lingam. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some holding vessels and performing the ritual. A tiered red stepped ledge behind holds many seated devotees in orange robes and a row of small lamps. Trees and a pale sky frame the scene.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a raised platform surrounded by reflecting water, with a multicolour garland of marigold-like flowers draped over its upper half. Several shaved-headed monks in saffron-orange robes climb a metal staircase on the left, one pouring or offering something over the lingam from above during rudrabhishekam. The lingam's base is ornately carved and a red brick building with windows stands at right. The scene is mirrored clearly in the still water below.2013-10-21 +1 copiesJune 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 06 20132013-06-06June 08 20132013-06-08October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga rises from a yoni-peetha base on a square platform in a green-tinted water tank, with a flower garland of yellow, red and white blooms draped over its upper section and water flowing from the spout. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase beside the linga, performing abhishekam. Seated devotees in colourful saris and salwars line the red tiered steps along the tank's edge.2013-11-04June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands on a square stone base in a water-filled tank, decorated with a silver-white tripundra-style marking on its shaft. Numerous saffron-robed priests line tiered stone steps on both sides, several holding lit torches or lamps raised toward the linga, while others stand in ranks along the seating terraces. Potted plants sit on the middle steps, and a red multi-storey building with many windows rises behind the scene under an overcast sky.2013-06-09 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands in shallow water, its base reflected on the surface, with a garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers draped over its top. Several monks in saffron and maroon robes stand on a metal staircase and railing beside it, one with hands joined in namaste near the top. More monks in orange and maroon robes stand on red stone steps in the background beneath an overcast sky and a large tree. The scene appears to be a ritual abhishekam at an outdoor Shivling.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands in a flooded open-air amphitheatre, its surroundings ringed by a garland of red, yellow and white flowers. Several saffron-robed monastics stand on the stepped red seating and along a white metal staircase leading down into the water, some holding objects. Red-brick buildings and trees rise behind the tiered seats.2013-06-04