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A photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a black yoni-pitha base, decorated with orange, yellow and red marigold garlands, standing in a pool of water at Vaidya Sarovar. Crowds of devotees stand waist-deep around it, mostly in white clothes, many with red and yellow sashes and some holding small gold-coloured kalasha pots or offerings. Trident-topped poles rise at the right edge. Red-tiled steps and water fountains surround the pool, with a few onlookers standing on the far steps under a pale sky.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam with a kalasha-style yoni base stands in a water tank, draped with garlands of yellow, orange and magenta marigolds and a long flower garland hanging down its shaft. Water pours from the lingam's spout into the pool as an abhishekam. Devotees in white clothing wade in the water with hands raised, and a crowd in white stands on red-tiled steps behind, with several people in saffron or colourful saris and shirts among them. Fountain jets spray along the sides of the pool. The scene suggests a holy dip at the sacred waters of the Vaidya Sarovar temple tank.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black lingam, the Shiva linga, stands in a pool and is garlanded with marigold and multicoloured flower strands, with yellow, orange, pink and magenta garlands draped over its yoni-shaped base. Water pours from the lingam's yoni spout into the pool, where a crowd bathes in the shallow water. Many people in white clothes stand on red steps around the tank, and some in colourful saris and salwars are visible among them. In the foreground, several people wade and reach toward the falling water. A tall white banner and scaffolding stand at the left edge.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a black yoni-shaped pedestal, draped with marigold and yellow garlands, while water pours from its spout into a pool. Dozens of people in white clothes wade and bathe in the water at its base, some with hands raised, and others stand along red-stepped embankments in white and colourful saris. A purple circular logo appears in the lower left corner. No single person can be identified as a person, and no printed names are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam in a yoni-pitha base stands in a pool, with water pouring from its spout over the pitha. Garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers wrap the lingam and base. Dozens of people in white clothing wade in the water below, many raising hands toward the flow, some with arms outstretched. Devotees in white and colourful saris stand on red steps and a raised platform behind the shrine, with a yellow and red flag visible at the right edge. Overcast sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pitha base draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, orange and magenta. Water pours from the spout of the pitha over the lingam into a pool. Around the pool, several dozen devotees in white clothes stand in the water and on red-stepped ghats, many with hands raised toward the lingam. Some hold flowers. A few people in the foreground are waist-deep in the water, and a cluster of people stands on the steps behind. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-01-02 +1 copies