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Night photograph of a water-filled ritual pool at an outdoor temple-like setting. A large black linga-shaped structure with orange and white marigold garlands stands at left, with water pouring down its side. At right, a decorated deity murti or altar covered in garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers sits on a red platform. Several people stand waist-deep in the water: a man in white with a yellow shawl, a bald man in white reaching toward the altar, and a young man in white with an orange sash holding a brass plate and small lamps. In the foreground, devotees in orange and saffron clothing stand in the water, including a woman in orange with her back turned and another person in orange with a flower garland. Floating petals cover the surface, and red-and-white striped steps border the pool. The scene appears to be a linga abhishekam or ritual bathing.

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A night photograph of a ceremony in shallow water in front of a large black linga-shaped monument decorated with a yellow and orange floral garland and string of marigolds, with lit lamps along the tiers behind. A man in an orange robe and gold necklaces at the upper right holds a lit lamp aloft while people around him stand waist-deep in the water with hands folded in prayer. Several women and men in orange robes stand in the water holding silver plates and offerings. Men in white robes and yellow scarves, some wearing mala beads, stand nearby, and flower petals float on the surface.2010-02-12Night photo of a ceremony in shallow water beside a large black linga-style structure draped with marigold garlands and orange-and-white ribbons, with lights strung along the stands behind. A man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads, bare-headed and holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small vessel in the other, faces a row of people in orange garments standing waist-deep in the water. Several women in orange saris hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, while men in white with yellow shawls stand with palms joined in prayer along the edges. Flower petals float on the water. The scene resembles an abhishekam or aarti in the water. Counting the visible people gives roughly 15.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large crowd of devotees wading and bathing in a tiered stone tank around a huge black Shiva linga adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and a gold crown-like top, water jets spraying down over it. Many devotees wear white clothing, some in saffron or orange, and some wear yellow sashes, with a few men in white dhoti and shawl at the edge of the water. Oil lamps and string lights line the tiered steps behind, and floating flower petals and offerings dot the water.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black linga-shaped structure wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, white and purple flowers and green leaves, with water jets spraying around it. In the foreground, several people in orange clothing stand waist-deep in a pool. A standing figure in orange robes and a gold necklace raises a lit oil lamp, while others hold offering plates of flowers. Lamps line the stepped stone steps behind the structure.2010-02-12Night photo of a large crowd standing waist-deep in a water tank at a temple-style ritual site. Many devotees raise their arms in devotion. Some wear white clothes with yellow shawls and others wear orange or red garments. A tall decorated structure draped with marigold garlands and flower strings stands at the right edge, and people are lined up on tiered stone steps in the background. Several men in saffron-coloured robes stand among the group near the centre, and the water shows reflected lights. No single individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the a person field is unsure.2010-02-12A photograph of a group standing waist-deep in dark water during a ritual bathing scene beside a stone-walled tank. Most people wear saffron-orange robes and orange or marigold garlands, while several men on the left and right wear white or white and yellow clothing with red scarves. A man in the centre with long dark hair and an orange robe and orange flower garland gestures with his hand and smiles. Other participants with orange clothing and gold or rudraksha-style necklaces stand nearby. Petals float on the water and a small floral offering lies in front. Above the tank hangs a decorative garland arrangement in orange, white and yellow on a dark wall.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08Photograph of a large crowd standing waist-deep in a water tank during a temple ritual. Many devotees wear white wet clothes with yellow shawls or wraps. In the centre a bald man in an orange-red robe and beaded necklace stands in the water near a red-clad man holding flower garlands. A woman in a white dress with red floral print stands on the upper steps holding a trident-shaped staff, and a woman in a teal top stands nearby with hands pressed together. Behind them a decorated boat-like structure with garlands. The scene suggests a sacred water ritual with devotees bathing and gathering in prayer.2009-07-08Night ritual bathing in a stone-lined tank with red and white painted borders. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange robe with a maroon sash stands waist-deep, facing a man with a shaved head in an orange robe and multiple garlands who holds his hands to his chest. Other people in orange and white clothing with yellow shawls stand in the water, one holding a silver tray of flower garlands. Petals float on the water and the scene shows a devotional water ceremony.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black linga-shaped monument rising from a pool, with a water fountain spraying behind it and flower garlands wrapped around its base. Several people stand waist-deep in the water around the linga, some in white clothes and others in saffron-orange robes, with a few heads visible in the foreground. Rows of lit lamps line the stepped red tiers of the surrounding amphitheatre. On the right, a red-cushioned throne-like seat is decorated with garlands in red, yellow and green. The scene appears to be a night ritual of abhishekam at the linga pool.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black stone linga-shaped sculpture, its base and top wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, white and pink flowers, with water jets arcing into the dark sky. Crowds of devotees stand and wade in the water around its base, many in white clothes and yellow or orange shawls, some with arms raised in celebration. A tiered stone-seated amphitheatre behind it is lined with small oil lamps. The scene resembles a linga abhishekam at night. A man in an orange garment stands near the front of the group, and a few men in white and yellow sashes are visible among the devotees. Roughly fifty to one hundred people are visible, with many partly obscured by others.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black linga on a square platform in a water tank, decorated with garlands and flower strands, with water jets spraying down over it. A crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in the water around the platform, many in white clothes with orange and saffron garments among them, several with raised arms and hands joined. Others stand on the red-brick steps around the tank, and strings of lights line the walls. The scene shows a linga abhishekam in progress with devotees bathing in the sacred tank.2010-02-12