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A 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.

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October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesNovember 11 20132013-11-11October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA 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.2013-06-04June 05 20132013-06-05June 04 20132013-06-04 +2 copiesJune 05 20132013-06-05November 06 20132013-11-06June 10 20132013-06-10October 28 20132013-10-28June 05 20132013-06-05A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni pedestal in an outdoor courtyard at dusk, with a garland of colourful flowers wrapped around its upper half and a silver-toned plaque fixed to its front. Several monks in orange and saffron robes climb a metal staircase on the left, and one stands at the top reaching toward the lingam, apparently pouring or offering something onto it. Other monks in orange sit in rows on red tiered steps at right, and water pools around the base. Red-brick buildings and trees frame the scene under a pale blue evening sky.2013-10-21 +1 copies