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A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a tall base wrapped in a band of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white stripes. A matching garland hangs down the front of the lingam, and a metal staircase with garland-draped railings rises at left toward a platform. Rows of clay lamps line the wall behind at dusk. No people are visible.

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December 27 20132013-12-27A large black Shiva lingam stands on a circular base wrapped in bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green, with a long orange-and-yellow marigold garland draped over the top. A metal staircase on the left, also garlanded in orange marigolds, leads up to a platform where several robed figures in orange and saffron stand near the lingam. Rows of seated figures in white and red garments are visible in the background on a terraced area beside a pool of water. A pink dusk sky and a tree sit behind a white wall at right.2013-12-27A large black Shivling at dusk is decorated with a vertical garland of marigolds and flowers and a base wrapped in layered flower garlands in orange, yellow, purple, green and white. Petals are scattered at its foot. A metal staircase with orange and yellow marigold garlands rises to a raised platform where robed saffron-clad figures stand, one wearing a headdress, with several more robed people on the stairs. Rows of clay pots line the wall behind. This appears to be a Shivling abhishekam setting.2013-12-27A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform wrapped in bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green. Two white horizontal stripes, like tripundra markings, are painted on the lingam. A tall metal staircase with an orange and yellow marigold garland runs up its side, and several saffron-robed men climb it or stand at the top beside the lingam. Rows of seated devotees in white are visible on the left, and a wall of potted plants stands at the right. The sky is pink at dusk.2013-12-27A large black Shivalingam at dusk is draped in bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, purple, green and white, with a striped flower skirt around its base. A metal staircase covered in orange and yellow marigold garlands climbs to a platform beside the lingam. Two or three men in red and maroon robes stand on the platform near the top; a man in a red robe with an ornate headdress and gold necklace stands at the upper edge. Tiered seating with white chairs and red steps fills the foreground, and a row of potted plants sits along the wall behind. The sky is pale pink at dusk.2013-12-27A large black Shivalinga stands on a tiered red-and-white base in an outdoor water-surrounded setting at dusk. The linga is draped with bands of marigold and mixed-colour flower garlands, and a silver-coloured yoni-patta band marks its midsection. A metal staircase with orange-flower garland railings climbs the side to a small platform, where two or three figures in dark or reddish clothing stand near the top. Seating rows and potted plants line the background, and a building with a white wall is visible at right under a pinkish evening sky. The scene appears to be a Rudrabhishekam setup with the linga decorated for ritual worship.2013-12-27A large black Shiva lingam at dusk is draped with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, purple, white and green, with a garland wrapped up its shaft. Several robed people in orange and saffron stand on a metal scaffold staircase lined with marigold garlands, and one figure at the top in an orange robe and turban reaches toward the lingam. Behind, rows of clay lamps line a tiered terrace under a pale evening sky. Some people are on the stairs and platform, and a few partly visible figures stand on lower steps.2013-12-27November 06 20132013-11-06February 27 20142014-02-27February 27 20142014-02-27December 27 20132013-12-27February 27 20142014-02-27