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A large outdoor photograph of a holy dip at a sacred tank. A tall black stone Shiva lingam rises from a decorated yoni-shaped base wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands, standing in shallow water. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on a raised throne-like dais covered with flowers and palm fronds, with a red cushion behind. A figure is seated on a peetha with a golden ornament, and a crowd of devotees in white and yellow garments, some with yellow shawls, wade through the water holding brass plates and offerings. Steps lead down to the water on the left, with a few white-clad people standing on them. A tall sign-like trident is planted in the water near the lingam. Part of a green and red canopy is visible at the top right.

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