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Night 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.

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Night 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 Shiva linga standing in a pool of water at the centre of a stepped amphitheatre, with water jets arcing up behind it. The linga is wrapped with a yellow garland and draped with flower garlands around its base. In the foreground, a group of people wearing white and saffron clothing stand waist-deep in the water near the linga, some with arms raised, and a few onlookers in white stand at the edge of the pool. To the right, an ornate gold and red palanquin-style seat is decorated with marigold and flower garlands, with a small fire burning at its base. Spectators in white line the tiered steps and the upper walkway under bright floodlights.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 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.2010-02-12Night 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.2010-02-12A 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 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-time photograph of a large black Shiva linga at the centre of a stepped water tank, fountain jets spraying upward around it, the linga decorated with a gold-and-black band, green garlands and a floral collar. Several people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water on the left, gathered around the base, some with hands raised. Further in the tank, a few more people in white and coloured garments bathe or wade. Tiered stone steps rise on the right, lined with a large crowd of spectators in white, and string lights and pale illumination surround the scene under a dark sky.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 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.2010-02-12