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A large Shiva lingam in a pool of water is decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and other flowers in orange, yellow, purple, white and red, arranged in vertical stripes around the base and along the yoni-shaped pedestal. Ornamental flower strings also wrap the lingam's upper section, and a curved garland frame rises behind it. Water fountains spray around the platform. Behind, red multi-storey buildings and stone steps lead up. A few people stand on the steps near the top of the lingam, one in orange clothing, but they are small and distant.

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Photo 11702017A large dark stone Shiva linga stands on a tiered pedestal in a water basin, fully decorated with colourful flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a flower arch behind it. A white ceremonial band with a small emblem is draped across the linga. Water jets spray around the base and the basin is filled with water. Behind, a red brick building and tiered seating are visible, and a few people in orange and white stand on the upper steps near the top, though they are small and partly obscured.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA large Swayambu-style linga of Mahadeva stands on a raised platform in a water pool, heavily decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers and draped marigold strands. Fountain jets spray water beside it. Tiered red stone steps rise behind, where several people in white and saffron clothing sit in rows, and a red multi-storey building stands to the right. The scene reflects Mahashivaratri Shiva worship at the ashram. Only a small group is visible on the steps.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07 +1 copiesA large Shiva linga decorated with marigold and orange garlands and a yellow-and-orange garland bordered base stands in a water basin with fountain jets spraying on either side. A striped white-and-black tripundra mark is painted on the linga's front. Behind it, red stepped seating is lined with people in white and orange clothing seated along the steps, and a red multi-storey building with balconies stands to the right under a pale sky. The scene appears to be an outdoor Mahashivaratri festival setting.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A large black Shiva lingam is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple, white and green, with a white silver-toned yoni-style base band and a horizontal white ornament on its face. Two figures in white dhoti stand on the top, performing worship near the flower-wrapped linga. The lingam sits on a garlanded platform with orange and multicoloured floral drapes and a large fountain. Red multi-storey building and tiered red seating stand behind, with an event-like outdoor setting at dusk.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copies