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Night 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.

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Night 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 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 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 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.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.2010-02-12A 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 temple tank with stepped green-and-white stone ghats lined with a large crowd of devotees in white and cream clothes, some in orange and yellow. A group stands and wades in the illuminated water near a dark black Shivalinga-style monument on a platform, with water jets rising from its top. Strings of coloured lights hang across the background and white floodlights brighten the scene. Water reflects the warm lights.2009-01-02Night 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 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.2010-02-12Night 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.2010-02-12Dusk scene at a temple tank filled with water. A large black Shivalinga stands on a raised platform in the centre, with fountain jets rising around it and a decorated garland draped over it. In the foreground, dozens of people wade waist-deep in the water wearing white clothes, with a few in red or other colours. To the right, a decorated floating platform carries a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white garland and flower decorations, surrounded by marigold garlands. Tiers of red steps rise in the background lined with string lights and people, and a multi-storey building stands at top right.2010-07-26