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Test PicturesWide outdoor photograph of a large crowd bathing in a shallow stone-edged pool at dusk. In the centre stands a huge black stone Shivalinga with an orange and gold decorated base, with water jets spraying around it. Many people wearing white and light clothing stand waist-deep in the water, some pouring water and folding hands in devotion. Along the pool edges, red and white striped tent-like structures and rows of people in white line the sides, with trees and a pale sky behind.2009-02-23August 24 20102010-08-24October 17 20102010-10-17September 02 20092009-09-022010 - Photo Album +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam stands on a black yoni-peetha base in an open outdoor courtyard, with three garlands of white and red flowers draped at its front. Water runs down the lingam and the peetha. Behind it, rows of red and white stadium seating lead to a concrete building under construction with scaffolding. On the scaffolding, several people in white dhotis and clothing stand on a raised platform near the lingam, one wearing an orange garment, appearing to tend the lamp or ritual setup. The sky is pale blue with clouds.2010-11-21October 22 20102010-10-22 +2 copiesA large outdoor festival scene at a water-filled tank beside a tall black Shivalinga with orange and white horizontal bands and a central dark stripe, with water jets spraying from its base. Hundreds of devotees wade and bathe in the shallow water, many in white clothes, some in saffron, red and pink. A decorated ratha or palanquin with garlands and floral trim is carried on the right, surrounded by people. Red-and-white striped steps rise on the right, lined with spectators, and palm-like trees stand in the background under a pale sky.2009-02-23A large black stone Shivalinga stands in shallow water at an outdoor ceremony, with water pouring over it from above and a garland of marigolds and red fabric draped around its base. Several people in white clothing and orange garments stand near the lingam in the water, and one figure in white with a red-and-white garment is visible beside it. Behind them, a dense crowd wades in the water and fills tiered seating, with many people in white. On the right bank, colourful umbrellas, a decorated cart with orange and red cloth, and people in bright saris and dhotis gather. The scene suggests an abhishekam in progress with a large crowd of devotees.2009-02-23November 21 20102010-11-21A large crowd stands in shallow water around a tall black Shivalingam set on a raised black pedestal within a rectangular tank. Many people wear white clothing, and others wear bright orange, yellow and pink garments. A decorated palanquin or chariot with red, orange and gold ornaments and umbrella-like canopies is carried through the water at the centre. Behind the tank stand red-and-white striped walls, palm trees and more spectators along the edge.2009-02-23