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December 23 2016

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A large dark stone Shiva lingam is draped with a garland of multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, orange, purple and white, with a matching flower skirt around its base. A man in saffron-orange dress with a shawl and beaded necklace stands atop the lingam, and several men in orange robes stand on a metal staircase and platform at left. Rows of small brass oil lamps line the red-tiered steps behind. A stone building with wooden doors and a lamp post stands at right. Presented as a Shiva lingam abhishekam-style puja setting.2017-05-24A large black stone Shiva lingam is draped with garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with a flower-decorated base beneath it. Behind it, a metal staircase with railings leads up to a raised platform where several people in saffron and orange robes stand and sit; one seated figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange garment and a beaded necklace and rests a hand on the lingam. A few monks in orange robes climb the stairs. Blue sky and a tree stand behind a stone wall at right.2015-02-19A large black Shiva lingam stands on a tiered orange-and-yellow flower-garland base, draped with marigold and multicoloured garlands, in an outdoor ceremonial ground. Behind it, a white metal staircase leads to a raised platform where a figure in orange robes stands with arms raised. Several other people in orange and white robes climb the stairs or stand at the side, and a seated crowd in white clothing fills the stepped seating at the lower left. Clay pots are stacked along the right-hand wall beneath a pale sky and trees.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large outdoor abhishekam scene centred on a tall grey stone shivalinga draped in bands of marigold and rose garlands in purple, yellow, orange, white and red, with a striped flower skirt at its base. A metal staircase covered in orange and yellow marigold garlands leads to a platform where several men in saffron and white ritual clothes stand and sit near the top. Below, people in orange and white dhotis attend the lingam, and an assistant in white stands at the lower right. Behind is a brick and concrete wall with rows of small oil lamps and a tree against a clear sky.2016-12-23May 24 20172017-05-24May 24 20172017-05-24February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19May 24 20172017-05-24A large black stone Shiva lingam stands outdoors, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, orange, white, red and purple, with a garland band wrapped around its base. A metal staircase with railings leads up beside it to a platform where a group of saffron-robed monks stand, several shaved-headed. One person in the centre-right wears a red-brown garment and sits near the top of the lingam, apparently handling offerings. Clear blue sky and a tree appear behind a low stone wall.2015-02-19A large black stone lingam is draped with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in orange, yellow, white and purple, with a deep flower-festooned base. Behind it, a metal staircase rises to a platform where several saffron-robed monks and devotees stand and sit; a figure in orange with long hair stands near the top. Terracotta pots are stacked on a tiered brick wall to the right, and a concrete building with barred windows stands behind. Clear sky and a tree at upper right complete the outdoor scene.2015-02-19A photograph of a large dark stone Shivalingam encircled by thick garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in yellow, orange, red, purple and white, with a floral border at its base. A metal staircase with railings rises to a platform beside it, where several shaven-headed monks in saffron and orange robes stand and sit. One figure near the top, in red-orange clothing, raises an arm in a gesture toward the lingam. A pale blue sky and a tree with a stone wall appear behind.2015-02-19