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A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a circular base wrapped in marigold and orange garlands, with water cascading from its sides into a sunlit pool. Dozens of people wade in the water around the lingam, many in white clothing, some with arms raised. Along the red stepped embankment on the right, white-clad devotees sit in rows, and a few stand near a decorated ratha with orange and yellow garlands and a trident. A concrete multi-storey building and trees stand behind the scene.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a circular base wrapped with marigold garlands in yellow, orange and white, standing in a tank of water. Many people wade and bathe in the water in front of it, some in white clothes and others in lighter shirts. Splashing water sprays from the lingam and base. On the stone steps at right, a decorated palanquin with flower garlands and a red-clad deity murti is carried, and a trishul stands upright in the water near the steps. White-clad devotees sit on the red tiered steps and a multi-storey concrete building stands behind them under a bright sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 copiesA photograph of a large black linga with a striped band, adorned with marigold garlands, rising from a garlanded base in a water tank while water sprays from its sides. Many people wearing white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, some bathing and others wading. On the right, a flower-decorated palanquin with garlands and a small umbrella canopy carries a seated figure in saffron, with an attendant in orange beside it. Tiered stone steps, a concrete building, and onlookers in white line the background, with trees and bright sky above.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA 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.2010-01-02 +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 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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies