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September 01 2014

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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a raised square platform in shallow green water, surrounded by a moat. The lingam sits on a round black yoni-pitha base with a broad rim. Metal railings and a narrow walkway with stairs lead from the stepped seating bank behind to the platform. Red-and-white striped plinth walls and steps support the platform. Stone terraced steps with greenery rise behind, and a white building with wooden doors is at the top. No people are visible.2014-09-07A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform with red and white striped base in a shallow green-tinged pool. A metal staircase with handrails leads up to the platform beside it, and terraced red brick steps with planted greenery rise behind. No people are visible; the lingam is a sacred stone form at an outdoor water setting.2014-09-07A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a raised square platform in a water-filled pool, with thin water jets spraying from its base. A steel staircase with railings rises on the left to the platform. Behind the pool, a tiered wall of red terracotta pots with green plants rises, with a grey concrete block wall and trees beyond under a pale sky. No people are visible.2013-04-25November 04 20132013-11-04October 04 20142014-10-04A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor temple compound, surrounded by shallow water. A silver metal scaffold staircase with railings and a platform rises beside it, giving access to the top of the lingam. Behind it, tiered red brick walls are lined with small lamp niches, and green potted plants line the left wall. A white building with a doorway stands at upper left and a tree at upper right. No people are visible.2014-09-16A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor water pool, with a yellow and orange marigold garland draped down its front. Metal stairs with railings rise on the left, and water sprays from jets around the lingam. A brick-red stepped wall with potted plants and a grey boundary wall form the backdrop under a pale sky. No people are visible.2014-10-04A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a square platform in the middle of a still rectangular pool. Strings of orange and yellow marigold garlands drape its upper shaft. Red-tiered stone steps and rows of empty red-backed seats rise behind it, and a single small figure sits near the bottom step. Potted plants with green foliage line the near edge of the pool, and the lingam's reflection shows in the water. Red-roofed buildings and trees appear in the background.2013-06-05November 06 20132013-11-06Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing on a tiered white and red base in a reflecting pool. A metal staircase with railings climbs the side of the lingam, and a few small figures in orange clothing stand on the platform near its top. Beyond the pool, a terraced wall is lined with rows of small clay pots, and floodlights illuminate the scene against a dark sky.2014-11-24A large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a rectangular water-filled tank, its base platform surrounded by still water with reflections. Water spills from the lingam's yoni base. A white-clad group in saffron and white stands on the stepped stairs at the upper left, near a small framed portrait placed on a stand. Rows of empty red stone seating rise behind the tank, and potted plants line the near edge. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting at dawn or dusk, with a flower garland of coloured strands wrapped around the lingam's top.2013-11-11September 12 20162016-09-12