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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in a reflecting pool at an outdoor ashram setting, draped with multicolored marigold and flower garlands in yellow, orange, red, green and white. Water flows from the lingam's spout into the pool. Two monks in orange robes stand on a metal staircase beside the lingam, with several more robed figures seated on the red stepped amphitheatre at right. Potted plants and green foliage frame the foreground, and a parked silver van is visible at left.

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Outdoor photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga rising from a rectangular pool of greenish water at Aadikailaasa, decorated with a multicoloured marigold garland draped over its base and a flower garland on top. Several monks in saffron and orange robes stand on a metal staircase beside the linga, one reaching up to its top. Two seated figures in orange robes sit on chairs on red stone tiered steps at left, with a few other seated devotees nearby. Potted plants with pink flowers line the pool edge in the foreground, and a white vehicle is parked beyond the railing.2013-11-06November 06 20132013-11-06October 21 20132013-10-21A large dark grey Shiva lingam stands in a shallow pool of water, its base wrapped in a multicoloured garland curtain of marigolds in orange, yellow, green, purple, white and red. A garland arch frames the top of the lingam, and a silver band is fixed to its face. On a metal staircase and platform at left, several saffron-robed monks stand in a line, some holding objects and appearing to perform a ritual. A red brick wall with rows of small lingams and a lower balcony with more orange-clad figures lies at right, with a red tower behind.2013-11-06July 29 20132013-07-29A large dark grey Shiva linga stands on a red and white striped platform in water, draped in multicoloured marigold garlands with an arched garland frame. Several robed monks in reddish-brown and saffron clothing stand on a metal staircase and platform beside it, some holding objects. Red stepped seating and a red building are visible at right.2013-07-29October 21 20132013-10-21Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam set on a raised platform in a water pool, decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flower strands draped around its base and up the shaft. Several monks in orange and maroon robes stand on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam. On the red-stepped amphitheatre seating at left, a few people sit near two chairs, one with a figure in orange robes. Potted plants and pink flowers line the water's edge in the foreground, with a parked white van beyond the railing.2013-11-06January 13 20152015-01-13A large black stone Shivalinga with a multicoloured flower garland arched over its top stands on a square platform in a water tank, with a yoni-shaped base and a spout. Its reflection is visible in the still green water. On tiered red-brick steps behind, rows of smaller black lingams line the terraces. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and platform at the left, some holding objects, while more seated monks in orange robes sit among the lingams at the upper right. Tall grey poles and trees and a hazy sky fill the background.2013-10-21A large dark stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a square platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, garlanded with a multicoloured floral wreath. Red-brick terraced steps rise behind it, lined with rows of smaller black lingams. On the upper left, several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal staircase and balcony beside the tall structure, some appearing to perform offerings. Trees and a red building frame the misty outdoor scene.2013-10-21 +1 copiesNovember 06 20132013-11-06