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July 24 2017

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November 04 20132013-11-04A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black yoni-pitha base at an open outdoor venue, its top section wrapped in a white cloth band and a multicolour flower garland arched over it. A metal staircase with railings climbs to a platform beside the linga, where a group of about a dozen monks in saffron-orange robes stand and walk along the steps, with one holding a white object. Tiered red seating behind is lined with rows of people in orange clothing.2013-06-10June 04 20132013-06-04 +2 copiesSeptember 11 20172017-09-11A large black stone Shiva lingam in a yoni-pitha base is decorated with a long garland of multicoloured marigold and flower strands in orange, red, yellow, purple and white, draped around the shaft and along the base. Behind it, a tiered red-brick wall is lined with many small black lingams. On a raised metal scaffold at the left, several men in saffron-orange robes stand and sit; one bare-chested man stands with folded arms, and two seated figures wear orange garments with garlands. The setting is an open-air temple courtyard in the early morning light. A partial gold arched frame sits at the lower left.2017-05-24Large black stone Shiva lingam with a garland of white and orange flowers draped around its upper section, set in a courtyard with tiered red-and-white seating marked by small lamps. On a metal scaffold platform at the top left, several men in orange and saffron robes and bare chests stand and sit around a figure in white clothes with a crown-like head covering. Metal railings and staircases frame the scene; small red and orange flags fly at the left. Golden arched frames and a small golden ornament sit at the base of the lingam. Plain overcast sky.2017-06-26June 10 20132013-06-10July 08 20132013-07-08June 24 20132013-06-24A large black stone Shiva lingam with a silver-plated front panel sits on a black yoni-pitha base, decorated with a multicoloured floral garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers arched over its top. Red garlands draped along a white metal staircase lead up to the platform. Several saffron-robed priests stand on the steps and at the platform, some with hands folded in prayer. Tiered red stone seating behind is lined with rows of small clay lamps and potted plants, with saffron-clad people seated on many of the tiers. Red-and-yellow bunting hangs from the building behind. The setting appears to be an outdoor abhishekam or puja arrangement.2013-06-24September 11 20172017-09-11A large dark polished stone linga, wrapped with a garland of marigolds, red and white flowers, stands beside a metal staircase platform. On the platform, several young men in saffron-orange robes stand with palms pressed together, while a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a conch-like vessel and a small lamp near the top. Behind them stretches a red stone wall and red tiered steps lined with small lamps. Overcast sky above.2017-06-26