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Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga being bathed by a tall spray of water, with water jets rising around it. The linga is decorated with garlands in yellow, purple, white and orange, including a band around its base and a draped garland around the yoni-peetha. A striped red and white border surrounds the platform, which sits in water reflecting the lights. Tiered seating in red is faintly visible in the background with a few lamps. No people are clearly visible. The scene is consistent with a linga abhishekam.

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January 03 20102010-01-03A large black lingam stands on a black yoni-peetha base at night, draped with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and a white and red bead-like garland band. Water sprays in tall arcs over and around the lingam from fountains, with the water flowing down its surface. Behind it, tiered stands are filled with spectators, and rows of small lamps glow along the lower steps. The base has red and white striped edging. A few small figures in white stand at the sides near the water, and a crowd is seated in the background.2010-02-12December 30 20102010-12-30A large black stone linga stands at night, decorated with a band of silver plates, a bright yellow and purple flower garland draped across its top and a wavy garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers around its base. Water streams down in thin sprays around the linga, lit by floodlights. Along the lower edges, a few small figures in white are seated at the sides of the platform, and a small plaque sits at the base. Red and white striped edging runs along the bottom of the platform, with strings of small lights along the sides.2010-02-12A large black stone linga stands in a water basin at night, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers and green leaves draped across its base and around its upper shaft. A silver band encircles the middle of the linga. Water streams down from above and ripples across the reflective pool, with floating flower petals on the surface. Red and white striped edging surrounds the basin, and small string lights glow in the background.2010-02-12A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a water-filled stone basin with a red and white striped base. The lingam is decorated with a silver-toned band, yellow and green fringed garlands, and a draped floral cloth, while water jets spray up behind it. Strings of multicoloured lights and a row of empty red-cushioned seats stand in the background, and a small golden palanquin-like shrine sits beside the water. No people are visible.2010-12-30Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in a water basin edged with red and white striped walls, with water jets spraying up and around it. Gold and red decorative bands and a golden ornament are draped on its base and shaft, with a small ladder beside it. Faint figures in white clothing are seated on tiered red steps at the back, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at the left edge. Red fairy lights line the distance. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style water ritual at a shrine, though no clear ritual action is shown beyond the spraying water.2010-11-23Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing on a tiered black yoni-peetha base, with water streaming and spraying from its sides and top. A metal ladder leans against the lingam, and a garland of orange, white and red flowers hangs down its front. Ornate gold-and-jewelled cloth decorations with red trim drape the base. The lingam sits in a pool bordered by a red and white striped wall. In the background, a few seated figures in white are faintly visible on tiered red seating under the dark sky.2010-11-23December 30 20102010-12-30January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a water pool at the Vaidyasarover, with water jets spraying around it. The lingam is garlanded with orange and yellow flower garlands on its base and shaft, and a small shining silver disc marks its face. Floating marigold garlands surround its pedestal, and a few lamps glow along the edge of the pool. Several people stand waist-deep in the water on the left, some in light clothing, and a few figures are visible on the pool steps. Brick-red and white striped borders edge the pool, with lit buildings and rows of seats in the background.2010-01-03December 30 20102010-12-30