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A large black stone lingam, a Shiva linga, stands in the middle of a water tank, with a yoni-shaped base wrapped in orange, yellow and marigold garlands and water streaming from its top and sides. Dozens of people wade and bathe in the shallow water around it, most in white clothing, with many hands raised and some people dipping their heads. Terraced red stone steps and rows of seats rise behind the pool, with a few people seated and standing on them in white. Multi-storey buildings and trees sit in the background under a bright sky. Shown is a holy dip at the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam stands in the centre of a water tank, with a dark yoni-shaped base ringed by orange and yellow marigold garlands. Fountain jets spray water around it. Crowds of people, mostly in white clothing, wade and bathe in the water around the lingam, while steps lined with red seats rise behind it and a few onlookers stand at the top. Many people are in the foreground and midground, too numerous to count individually.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a tiered black yoni-peetha base in a shallow tank, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Water streams from the lingam and spouts from the peetha's spout. Many people in white clothes stand and bathe in the water around the structure, while more devotees in white and colourful saris stand on red stepped seating and along the edges. Several people are visible on the steps and bank, and a dark stage with speakers is at the right edge. Trees and buildings lie in the background under a pale sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a yoni-shaped pedestal in a red-tiered sunken water tank, garlanded with orange, yellow and green flower chains. Water sprays from fountains around it. Dozens of people wearing white clothes wade and bathe in the water, some dipping or splashing near the lingam, with more people standing on the red steps and walkways in the background. A man in white stands on the far steps and a figure in dark clothes is visible at the left edge. Trees and a multi-storey building stand behind the tank under a bright sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDevotees bathe in a shallow pool around a large black Shiva lingam set on a yoni-shaped pedestal, the lingam garlanded with orange and yellow marigold strands and streams of water falling from the pedestal. Many people, mostly dressed in white clothing, wade in the water holding up small offering cups or lamps, while others stand on red tiered steps and a raised platform in the background. Some are in saffron and orange garments. A tree and a concrete building with windows stand behind the sacred pool under a bright sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesLarge black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in a lake, with water streaming from its top and sides. The lingam is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands around its base and shaft. Many people in white clothes wade and bathe in the water around the platform, with some facing the lingam. Red tiered steps on the shore are crowded with more people in white and colourful dress. A decorated float with flower garlands sits at the left edge, and trees and buildings lie behind the shore.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies