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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black yoni-peetha base at the center of an open-air amphitheater, its upper shaft wrapped in a garland of multicolored flowers. Behind it, rows of saffron-robed devotees sit in tiers on red-brick steps, many with hands folded in prayer, while a group of saffron-robed men stands on a metal staircase and platform at left, one with palms joined. Clay pots and small lamps line the steps, and green trees and palms appear in the background.

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June 04 20132013-06-04 +2 copiesJune 24 20132013-06-24A large black stone Shivalingam on a black yoni-pitha base stands in an open-air amphitheatre with red tiered stone seating. A rainbow-coloured flower garland drapes over the lingam's top. On a metal staircase to the left, several saffron-robed monks in orange clothes stand with white and red flower garlands hanging along the railings. One figure at the top, bare-chested with a shawl and hands pressed in namaste, appears to be leading the group. Orange and yellow marigold strings hang across the background, and trees stand behind the site.2013-06-24A large black stone Shiva lingam in a circular yoni-shaped basin is garlanded with a multicolour flower arch of yellow, orange, pink and purple blossoms, set in a red-brick courtyard. On a tiered brick stepped platform behind it, several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal scaffold with railings, one holding a lit lamp and others holding offerings, consistent with a rudrabhishekam. Rows of seated devotees in orange and maroon clothes sit on the tiers at the right, and a row of small shrine-like stone lingam forms fills the terrace. Hazy palm trees and buildings lie in the background.2013-10-21 +1 copiesOutdoor 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.2013-06-17A 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 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a garland of multicoloured flowers arched over it, set on a black yoni-peetha base in a reflecting pool. On a raised metal platform at upper left, several saffron-robed monks stand and perform a ritual. Along the terraced red brick steps behind, rows of saffron-robed monks and women in red saris sit facing the lingam, with many small oil lamps lined along the steps. A large tree and palms stand beyond the railing.2013-06-04June 17 20132013-06-17November 06 20132013-11-06June 17 20132013-06-17June 04 20132013-06-04 +1 copiesJune 10 20132013-06-10