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Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga installed in a water basin, decorated with a multicoloured garland-like band and yellow-ribboned pillars, with water jets falling around it. A group of people wearing white and light clothing stands waist-deep in the water on the right, several with hands raised, near the base of the linga. Tiered red-lit spectator steps line the background, crowded with onlookers and strung with red lights. A faint text credit appears in the lower right corner. a person is not clearly identifiable among those in the water.

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Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga standing in a water tank, draped with garlands of orange and white flowers and a fountain of water spraying behind it. Devotees wade in the water in white clothes and one in orange, some touching or gathered around the linga platform. Spectators in white and lit steps line the tiered red stone banks above, with string lights and a glowing sign on the far side.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga standing in dark water, decorated with a striped red and yellow garland band and a silver-framed face, with a small illuminated platform and red-and-white striped edge below. To the right, a group of people in white and orange clothing stands waist-deep in the water beside a decorated deity murti on a flower-adorned palanquin-like platform. Lights glimmer in the background above a crowd of people seated in white along the bank, and floating flower petals dot the water surface. This appears to be a linga abhishekam ceremony held in water at night.2010-02-12Night scene at a water tank with a large black linga-shaped monument standing in the water, decorated with a multicoloured garland band and fountain sprays of water falling around it. On the right, a flower-decked raised platform floats on the water with a seated figure in orange robes under a canopy, surrounded by several people in white clothes standing in the water beside it. Rows of people in white stand along the stepped banks under floodlights, and a red-and-white striped base marks the monument's edge. This is a photograph of an outdoor ritual in a lit water tank setting.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.2010-02-12Night photograph of a water tank with a large dark Shivalinga adorned with yellow and red trim and a white nameplate, flanked by water jets. In the centre, a decorated orange-and-green raised platform on the water holds a seated figure surrounded by flowers and garlands, and a group of people in white clothes stand or wade in the water beside it. Red stone steps rise on the right, lined with lit strings of lights and a crowd of onlookers in white along the top edge. Several figures in white are visible in the water, and the scene is lit by lamps and floodlights.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 Shiva linga on a raised platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, with a tall water fountain rising behind it. Devotees in white and saffron clothing crowd the near edge of the water, many standing waist-deep, some with arms raised. Tiers of terraced stone steps on both sides are lined with spectators and rows of small oil lamps, and bright floodlights illuminate the scene. A single person in a small boat paddles across the water on the right. The linga is garlanded with green foliage and decorative bands. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the devotees.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black linga rising from a tiered circular yoni-peetha pedestal in a shallow reflecting pool, draped with white, orange and green flower garlands and a silver band. Water jets spray upward around it. Dozens of devotees, mostly in white clothing, stand waist-deep in the water with arms raised toward the linga, some in orange or pink saris, during what appears to be an abhishekam. Tiered stone steps on both sides are lined with spectators and strings of small oil lamps, and a lit ornate arch stands at the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-02-12A night photograph of a large black linga installed on a platform in the middle of a water tank, with water jets spraying up around it. The linga is decorated with garlands and a striped yellow-and-black band. Devotees in white clothing wade in the water around the platform, with one person in an orange-saffron garment among them. Along the stepped stone banks, a large crowd stands watching under floodlights, with some people in colourful clothes near a decorated structure at the back. Trees and dark night sky frame the scene.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black linga, decorated with a silver band and a garland-draped base, rising from a dark water tank. Many people dressed in white stand on the steps and in the water around the linga, with some in red and other colours. Lights glow along the tiered stands behind, and the scene appears to be a water-based ritual, possibly an abhishekam. Bright floodlight and water spray fill the upper centre. Floral garlands hang along the lower left. Hundreds of people appear across the tiers and steps, with dozens visible up close.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga on a raised circular pedestal at the centre of a water pool, decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaf festoons. Water jets rise up around the linga. Dozens of people stand waist-deep in the water around its base, many in white clothes, some in saffron-orange garments, raising hands and pouring liquid over the linga, appearing to perform abhishekam. Tiers of red stone steps on both sides hold a large crowd in white, and the steps and railings are lined with rows of small lamps and illuminated arches. Trees and lights frame the dark night sky.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing in a shallow pool, with water jets arching over it from behind. Garlands of yellow and green flowers drape the lingam's base and sides. The stone rests on a platform with red and white striped edging. Red-brick steps rise on the left, where a group of people in white clothing sit and stand. Strings of small lights run across the scene and bright floodlights illuminate the right side.2010-12-30