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Night 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.

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Night 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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.2010-02-12July 26 20102010-07-26