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Large black Shiva lingam with a garland of marigolds and yellow-orange ribbons stands in a stepped tank of water, with water jets spraying around it. Hundreds of people, mostly dressed in white, wade and bathe in the water and crowd the red-tiled steps. On the right, a decorated palanquin draped with yellow and orange flower garlands holds a red throne, and a figure in orange robes sits on a platform in front of it. Trees and buildings frame the background under a pale sky.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A large black Shivalinga stands in the middle of a shallow stone-edged pool, with water spraying from its base and garlands of yellow and orange flowers draped around it. Many devotees wade in the water, most dressed in white. In the foreground at right, a raised decorated platform holds a seated figure in orange and red robes, flanked by flower-decked carriers or ornate decorative frames with garlands, as devotees gather around it. Red tiered steps rise behind the pool, crowded with people in white clothing, and trees and buildings line the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam with a marigold garland at the centre of a sunken sacred pool, water spilling from its top. A crowd of devotees in white clothes stands waist-deep in the water around it. At right, on a flower-decorated red and gold platform, a figure in red and saffron robes with a rudraksha-style garland sits on a raised red throne. A red-stepped pool wall and palms form the background, and a few people stand on the steps at left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large outdoor tank of water at dusk, with a tall black Shivalinga on the left wrapped in marigold garlands and spraying water jets. Many people in white clothes wade and bathe in the water, some holding small orange items. In the centre, a raised red and gold seat with floral decorations holds a seated figure in orange and red robes, surrounded by flower garlands, with devotees gathered around it. Tiered red steps are crowded with people in white on the right, and a multi-storey building and trees stand in the background.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 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a water tank, with water streaming from its base and spouts. In the foreground a floral-decorated raft carries a seated figure on a red and gold throne, wearing saffron-orange robes, surrounded by garlands of marigolds in yellow and orange. Crowds of devotees wade waist-deep in the water, many in white clothes, some with saffron garments and bare shoulders. Tiered red steps behind the tank hold more people in white, and a tree and open sky frame the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga rises from a tiered basin of water, its base and shaft wrapped in marigold and yellow garlands, with water jets spraying around it. Crowds of devotees in white and light clothing stand waist-deep in the water, many raising hands, while others gather on the steps. On a raised platform at right, a man in orange and saffron robes with a red-and-white beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with flowers, with a woman in red seated beside him.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a water-filled stepped tank at an outdoor temple. A large black Shivalingam with garlands and gold-coloured decorations stands at left, water cascading over it. On the right, a floral-decorated palanquin carries a seated figure in orange-saffron robes under a yellow canopy, surrounded by garlands and flowers. Many people wearing white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow shawls, stand waist-deep in water with hands folded in prayer, while others wade nearby. A few women in pink and red saris are on the steps. Red-and-white striped borders edge the water platform.2010-10-17January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies