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January 06 2016

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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at the edge of a water tank, with water cascading down its surface and garlanded with yellow-and-green flower strings and decorative white drapery. Beside it, a gold-and-green ornate palanquin or boat float moves across the water, carrying a small deity murti under a canopy. Two figures in orange and white robes stand on the float and wade beside it. Illuminated stone steps with seated spectators, a row of string lights and a floodlight complete the scene.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a reflecting pool, with water jets spraying over it from above. The lingam is draped with a yellow and white ornamental cloth and a white striped ring encircles its shaft. Behind the pool, a small golden palanquin with a canopy is being carried along the water's edge, with a few white-clad attendants visible beside it and a figure in orange seated inside. Strings of lights outline the stone steps and the stadium-like seating in the background.2010-12-30January 06 20162016-01-06 +1 copiesDecember 24 20162016-12-24Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga standing in a water tank, with water streaming from it and falling into the pool. The linga is draped with a yellow and green garland. To the right, a gold-lit, flower-decorated palanquin or ratha holds a seated figure in orange robes, flanked by attendants in white dhotis and shawls who stand in the water. Strings of lights are hung along the walls and railings. About a dozen people in white sit on the steps at left, with some devotees in orange near the water. A ceremonial scene with the Shivalinga at its centre.2010-12-30December 22 20112011-12-22December 30 20102010-12-30March 03 20112011-03-03A night photograph of a illuminated black Shiva lingam set on a tiered black yoni-pitha base at the edge of a reflecting pool, with water jets spraying from its top and a white-lit metal railing staircase beside it. Across the dark water, a small illuminated raft or platform decorated with yellow-and-white garlands and lights carries a seated figure in orange robes and a few white-clad attendants beside it. Red stepped stone embankments line the right side, with a row of small carved figures along the top edge.2011-03-03Night photograph of an illuminated outdoor water tank with a large black Shiva lingam at its centre, water jets arching over it. A small ornate palanquin-like shrine decorated with gold and yellow flower garlands sits to the right on a raised platform in the water, with a figure in saffron robes standing beside it and attendants in white. Strings of coloured lights line the tiered stone steps, where a group of people in white clothes gather. A lone figure in an orange robe is visible beside the shrine, and the scene is lit by a bright floodlight.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30