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Outdoor photo at Vaidya Sarovar of a huge black Shiva lingam rising from a dark circular yoni-style base, both wrapped in marigold and yellow-orange garlands and with water jets spraying around it. Below it, a seated figure in orange-red robes and a rudraksha-style garland sits on a gold-framed red throne surrounded by floral decorations, and a second person in orange sits on the orange cloth at its foot. Devotees in white wet clothing stand waist-deep in the water, some holding brass plates, while red tiered stone steps frame the tank.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Large crowd of devotees wading in a reddish-stone sacred pool at Vaidya Sarovar, many in white ritual clothes, some in orange and red. A tall black Shiva lingam rises from a black yoni-shaped pedestal wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands, with water streaming down its sides. On the right, a figure in an orange robe and a long-haired seated figure in orange and white sit on a decorated red throne-seat with garlands on a raised platform in the water. A trident stands upright in the foreground. Red-tiled steps and palm trees form the background, with a few people standing on the steps and wall.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base, draped in marigold garlands, stands in a red-tiered tank as water sprays down over it. Crowds of devotees wade waist-deep in the water, many in white clothes with yellow scarves. In the right foreground, a richly decorated golden throne sits on an orange-red platform surrounded by flower garlands and a trident. A figure in a red-orange robe sits on the throne wearing a red shawl and garlands, while another person in orange stands beside it, and a devotee in white kneels nearby holding a brass plate. Trees and palms border the tank under a pale sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +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 photograph of a devotional bathing event at a stepped pool. A tall black Shiva lingam stands on a black yoni-pedestal wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands, with water jets spraying from its top. On the right, a richly decorated golden throne with red cushions and flower garlands sits on an orange-draped platform in the water. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a red-and-white garland is on the throne, with another person in orange standing beside it. A trident is propped near the platform. Crowds of devotees stand waist-deep in the water in white clothes and yellow shawls, many holding up brass or steel vessels, with a brass plate of offerings near the platform. Red-tiered steps and palm trees form the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesLarge black Shiva lingam with a flower garland stands in a stepped pool surrounded by red-tiered seating, water jets spraying around it. In the foreground, a decorated orange-and-gold palanquin with marigold and rose garlands carries a seated figure in an orange robe and garlands, with a red-robed attendant beside. A trident stands on the palanquin. Crowds of people in white and yellow clothing stand waist-deep in the water, some holding brass plates. Palm trees and a pale sky appear behind.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo at a large black stone Shivalingam in a water tank, decorated with marigold garlands and a white three-line tripundra mark. Water spouts from its top. Crowds of people stand waist-deep in the water, many in white clothes. In the foreground a figure in saffron/orange robes sits on a raised throne-like platform on the water, flanked by flower garlands, with a multicoloured parasol above. A seated figure in orange clothing and red shawl, wearing a garland and long hair, sits on a red and gold throne with flowers. Red terraced steps and onlookers in white line the background, along with a camera operator.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water tank, decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, with water spraying from its top. A crowd of devotees, many in white clothing, stands waist-deep in the water around the lingam. In the foreground a decorated platform carries a seated figure in an orange robe and red garland on a red-cushioned throne, with an orange-and-blue canopy overhead and flower-draped sides. An attendant in orange sits beside the throne. Tiered red steps with more standing people line the background under a pale sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a large black Shiva lingam rising from a circular basin, garlanded with orange, red and yellow flower garlands, with water jets spraying around it. Crowds of people stand waist-deep in the water around the lingam, many in white clothes, some wearing saffron or orange. On the right, a figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate throne draped in flowers, with a seated priest in orange attending nearby and bright red-and-white stadium seating behind. A few white-clad attendants stand on the steps, and buildings with scaffolding frame the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesLarge black stone Shiva lingam with a broad circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed by a pouring stream of water from its top, decorated with yellow, orange, and purple flower garlands. In front stands a golden canopied throne draped in red cushions and white and yellow flower garlands, flanked by an orange-robed attendant at its right and a standing figure in orange robes with raised hands at left. A crowd of devotees, many in white, sits and stands in shallow water and on petal-strewn ground. Colourful balloons and bunting fill the scene under a clear sky, with a red and white stepped structure behind.2009-01-02