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A close photograph of a black stone Shivalinga wrapped in a red-orange cloth, adorned with a gold-and-diamond band across its middle, a red gem ornament, and a gold bead necklace draped down its length. Fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and green evergreen sprigs frame the linga on both sides. A gold base or yoni pedestal is visible at the bottom. No people are visible; this is a deity murti shown in close view.

A photograph of an outdoor shrine featuring a dark stone Shiva lingam draped with a magenta cloth and a purple turban-like covering decorated with a string of white pearls and a red flower on top. Rudraksha malas and a silver-and-gold ornamental necklace adorn the lingam, with a red tilak mark on its face, and a yellow-and-orange flower sits at its base. The lingam rests on a flat stone platform surrounded by pink rose petals and yellow marigold garlands on the ground. No people are visible; the scene shows a deity murti being honoured with floral offerings and ornaments.

November 16 2015

A dark stone Shiva lingam on a concrete platform, draped in a pink cloth and adorned with rudraksha beads, pearl necklaces, a jeweled ornamental pendant and a crown of yellow marigold flowers. A smaller lingam beside it wears a purple cloth, a pearl garland and loose yellow flowers. No people are visible. The image is a photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting.

A black stone deity murti. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands heap around the base and across a stone platform, with petals scattered on the ground. The background is blurred soil and trees. No people are visible.

A photograph of a golden Shivalinga, the upright cylindrical form of Shiva, set on a golden yoni pedestal on a dark stone slab. Yellow marigold garlands drape the lingam and base, with a white and red beaded ornamental band across the top and a second beaded collar around the pedestal. Small purple flowers are tucked near the top, and scattered petals lie on the stone. A red-cushioned object appears at the bottom edge, and a reddish blurred wall stands behind. No people are visible.

Close outdoor photo of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, placed on a grey stone slab. Marigold garlands in yellow surround the black lingam, with a jewelled white and red beaded necklace draped across it. A golden crown-like cap with an ornate jewelled band and a fresh pink hibiscus flower sits on top, with purple flowers beside it. Gold-toned ornate ritual stand or base at left. Blurred reddish earth and a hose in the background. No people visible.

A close view of a black stone Shivalinga dressed for worship, set on a golden yoni-peetha base. A golden five-hooded serpent canopy with green gemstone-tipped hood ornaments arches over it, with pink and yellow flower garlands draped down both sides. A brown rudraksha-style mala and a green-and-gold cloth are wrapped around the lingam, and a gold band marks its upper part. Behind it, a figure in a green garment and red skirt, with gold arm bands, sits on a red cloth; a carved gold panel stands at the right. No people are visible in the frame; the deity murti is the main subject.

A photo of a black stone Shiva linga dressed for worship, with a purple cloth wrapped around its top like a turban, a red cloth draped beneath, and brown rudraksha beads hanging over it. The linga is heaped with pink and red rose petals and yellow marigold garlands in the foreground, with green leaves tucked among them. No physical people are visible; the setting is an outdoor ground with dappled light.

A dark stone shivalingam sits on a flat grey stone platform outdoors, draped with a deep maroon cloth and a garland of yellow flowers with dark beads or rudraksha. A small orange-red marking adorns the front of the lingam. Scattered yellow petals lie on the platform and dry leaves cover the earth behind it. No people are visible. The scene suggests a puja offering at a sacred site.

A photograph of a Shiva lingam dressed for worship, set on a dark stone base. The lingam is covered with a purple cloth wrapped around its top like a turban, and draped with a red cloth and strands of dark rudraksha-style beads. Heaped red rose petals and red flower garlands surround it, with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves along the base and sides. A silver ornamental necklace hangs at the front. No people are visible; the image shows a deity murti with floral decoration, consistent with a puja or abhishekam setting.

A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a green satin cloth draped over its body, wearing an ornate gold necklace set with white stones, pink-red stones and a large red central gem. Behind it is carved stone relief with a lion-like face and a golden lamp stand at the right edge. In the foreground, a blue cloth and a garland of white, green and magenta flowers rest on a wooden surface. No physical people are visible.