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A large polished grey Shivalingam stands on a raised red-and-white striped platform in a water tank, its base wrapped in a band of colourful garlands in red, yellow, green, purple and orange. Its reflection shows clearly in the still water. On the stepped terrace at upper left, several saffron-robed figures climb a metal railed staircase toward the lingam, some holding vessels, consistent with abhishekam preparation. Terraced red brick seating and potted plants line the surrounding structure, with trees and hills in the background.

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November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06A photograph of a large black Shiva lingam on a tiered square base at Aadikailaasa, decorated with a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers and a striped marigold-style skirt of colourful flower strands around the base. Silver ornamental bands mark the lingam's centre. Surrounding it is a shallow water channel. Behind, rows of small black lingams line red brick terraces, and a group of saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and along the terraces, some in ochre and orange robes. A red multi-storey building rises in the background.2013-11-06Outdoor photograph of a large grey Shiva lingam on a raised platform in a water-filled basin, decorated with multicolored garlands in red, yellow, orange, green, white and purple arranged in bands and an arch over the top. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal scaffold and stairs beside the lingam, pouring or tending offerings, while more saffron-robed figures sit in rows on red tiered seating in the background. A red multi-storey building and trees frame the scene.2013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06A large black Shiva lingam with a white horizontal band stands on a raised red and white base decorated with multicolored flower garlands in orange, yellow, green and purple, framed by a flower arch. Robed devotees in orange and red clothing line a staircase on the left that leads up toward the structure, and their reflections appear in the still water pool in front. Red-tiled stepped seating rises around the pool beneath an overcast sky. The scene appears to show a Rudra Abhishekam setting at a sacred pool.2013-07-29 +1 copiesNovember 06 20132013-11-06A large black Shiva lingam stands on a circular platform draped with a band of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and white, with a garland arch over the top. Around it, a shallow water pool reflects the scene. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at left and centre, some holding ritual items, while more saffron-clad figures are seated in rows along red-brick terraces lined with small black shivalingams. A tall red building is behind. Rudrabhishekam-style ritual setting at an outdoor shrine.2013-11-06Outdoor photograph of a large grey Shivalingam set on a square raised platform in a water pool, decorated with a multicoloured garland skirt of yellow, orange, red, green, white and purple flowers and a long garland draped over its top. Several saffron-robed priests stand on metal railed stairs and platform around the lingam, some pouring liquid or offerings from vessels. Terraced brick seating with rows of small stone elements rises behind, with trees and a hill in the background. Some of the priests appear to be tonsured and are in orange or saffron cloth. No distinct cues identify a particular individual, so no identification is made.2013-11-06February 19 20152015-02-19A large grey stone Shivalinga stands on a square, red-and-white striped platform in a water tank at Aadikailaasa, decorated with a multicoloured garland and a rainbow-coloured floral arch above it, with a water spout flowing from the base. Saffron-robed monks are seated along the red tiered steps and railings above, and white-clad figures stand at the left of the steps. A crane-mounted camera arm extends into the frame at left, and the surrounding area has trees, lights and a red building.2013-11-06