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Night-time outdoor ceremony at a large stepped amphitheatre beside a water pool. A tall black Shiva linga with a fountain spraying water behind it stands on a decorated base wrapped in yellow and orange garlands. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls stand waist-deep in the water. On the right, an ornately decorated orange and green palanquin or ratha is hung with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A person in orange and white sits on a red-cushioned seat at the top of it, and figures in white stand beside it. Crowds in white and yellow clothing fill the terraced seating on the left, lit by floodlights.

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Night photo of a large black linga with a silver band rising from a water-filled basin, with a fountain spraying water behind it and an outdoor audience seated on tiered steps at left. In the foreground, a decorated orange-and-gold float is heavily garlanded with marigolds, white flowers and green leaves, and a figure in orange and red sits on it. Several people in white clothes with yellow sashes stand waist-deep in the water beside it, one man in white at far right touching the float. Dusk lights are visible along the stands.2010-02-12Night photograph of a decorated raft floating on a water pool in front of a large black Shiva linga with a silver face and water cascading down its sides. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red throne-like seat at the centre of the raft, which is draped with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and a small multicoloured canopy. Four men stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft; three wear white or orange cloths and one wears yellow. A metal staircase and illuminated lamps are visible at the left, and white-clad figures stand on the steps.2011-03-03Night 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 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.2010-02-12Outdoor photograph of a large black lingam rising from a water basin ringed by red-tiered steps, its base wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands. A seated figure in an orange robe and red-and-white garland sits on a red throne-like seat before the lingam, with a red-robed attendant kneeling beside. Dense crowds of devotees wade in the water, many in white clothes with yellow scarves, some in orange and red. Water spouts from the sides of the basin and a few people stand along the steps. Palm trees and a fence frame the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDusk at a water tank where a large black linga with floral garlands and a fountain stands on the left. Several men in white dhotis and shirts wade in the water, some holding a platform. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by attendants in orange, on a raised palanquin-like platform. Red-lit steps rise behind, lined with a crowd of onlookers in white. Floating petals cover the water. The seated figure resembles the a person in saffron robes, rudraksha and a throne, so the candidate is in_person; the scene shows abhishekam-style water ritual honouring the linga.2010-02-12A night photograph of a floating raft in a lit water tank before a large black Shivalinga with a silver band and a fountain spraying water behind it. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a red throne-like seat on the decorated raft, which is strung with yellow, pink and green marigold garlands and a multicoloured cloth canopy. Four men in white and orange garments stand waist-deep in the water, holding and pushing the raft. Metal staircases and tiered stone seating line the background.2011-03-03Dusk photograph of a large water tank at a temple complex. On the left, a tall black Shiva linga rises from a basin decorated with yellow-and-green garlands, with water jets around it. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a raised, flower-garlanded palanquin on an orange cloth-covered platform in the water, with attendants in orange and yellow beside him. Around them, people in white clothes and yellow or orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some with hands raised. Rows of oil lamps line the red stone steps, and a crowd gathers along the upper terraces. A candidate in the palanquin is visible, but his appearance is too uncertain to confirm.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 Shiva linga on a tiered black pedestal rising from a reflective pool, with water jets arcing behind it. The linga is wrapped in marigold garlands and flower strands. Several people in white and saffron-orange clothing stand waist-deep in the water around the base, some with hands raised or bowed, apparently performing an abhishekam-style ritual. On the right, a golden-framed ceremonial seat with a brown cloth and marigold garlands sits beside a small flame. Spectators stand in tiers along red stepped banks in the background, under floodlights.2010-02-12Night photo of a large black linga on a tiered circular pedestal at the centre of a stepped pool, with water jets rising high around it. The linga is draped with green and yellow garlands and ribbons. Several people wade in the water in white and orange clothing, some bending or stepping toward the linga, consistent with abhishekam at a night festival. On the right, a golden throne with red cushions and floral garlands sits beside an oil lamp flame.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.2010-02-12