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Close photograph of a Shivalingam covered in a thick layer of white sacred ash or vibhuti powder, with a small dab of red kumkum on its side. A blurred hand with powder-dusted fingers, and a figure in orange-saffron robes, appear at the left edge, apparently applying the powder. Warm amber lighting and blurred red flowers in the background suggest a Shiva abhishekam or ritual dressing.

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Close-up photograph of a tall white lingam covered in fine white powder. In the soft-focus background, a shaved-headed man in orange-red robes with a yellow shawl and beaded bracelets sits near a tray, and bright red and yellow flowers fill the right side. The scene suggests a Shiva lingam ritual with ash and floral offerings. The man's face is blurred and no identity is established from appearance, so a person is unsure.2015-02-17 +1 copiesClose photograph of a white Shivalinga sculpture on a square base, dusted with white powder and topped with a small pink lotus bud and green leaves, with a red kumkum mark on its side. A hand with a gold bangle rests on the base at left. Behind it are dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and pink flowers, strings of pearls and gold ornaments, and a pink sequined cloth. The scene suggests a Shiva puja or abhishekam decoration. No person's face is visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesClose photograph of a white clay Shiva lingam on a mound of white powder, decorated with pink rose petals and green leaves at its top and base, with a red kumkum mark on its side. A red draped cloth and gold-trimmed fabric fill the background, along with a glimpse of a bangled arm at the left edge. No people are clearly visible as physical participants in the foreground; the scene appears to be a Maha Shivaratri worship setting with a Shiva lingam abhishekam-style decoration.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13Close-up photograph of a white lingam, a Shiva linga, standing on a mound of white powder with a red kumkum mark on its front and pink roses with green leaves placed on top and at its base. Behind it, a draped deep red cloth with gold border and a gold ornamental object appear softly out of focus, lit with warm pink and gold light. A long thin rod or staff is visible at the upper left. No people are visible in the frame.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a white-washed Shiva lingam, its surface covered in white paste with a red mark, decorated with fresh pink flowers and green leaves at the base and a pink rosebud on top. Behind it hang layered garlands of orange, yellow, pink and red flowers and strands of golden beads. At the right edge, a figure in a red garment with gold trim and a gold-sequinned sleeve holds a long staff, and a brass lamp is partly visible at the left edge. The setting suggests a shrine ritual.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20182018-02-13February 24 20172017-02-24