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A 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +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 Shiva linga stands in a pool at Vaidya Sarovar, draped in garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, with water jets spraying around it. A dense crowd of devotees, many in white clothing, bathes and wades in the water in front of it. On a raised platform at right, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland and a crown-like headdress sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flowers, flanked by attendants in orange. Tiered red-and-white seating and an unfinished concrete building stand behind the scene.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 copiesA large outdoor scene at Vaidya Sarovar where devotees bathe in water beside a tall black Shivalinga decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. In the centre, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a garland sits on a decorated ornate golden throne platform beneath a striped umbrella, with flower-draped pillars around it and a trident beside the platform. Many devotees in white and orange clothes stand waist-deep in the water, some raising hands with offerings. Spectators in white sit on terraced concrete steps and a multi-storey building stands behind. Water sprays from the lingam into the pool.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 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor 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.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo at the Vaidya Sarovar tank showing a large black Shiva lingam with a yellow-and-orange marigold garland, its base ringed by garlands, with water jets spraying around it. Crowds of devotees stand waist-deep in the water and fill the tiered stone steps behind. On the right, a figure in red and gold clothing is seated on an ornate throne decorated with marigolds, flanked by flower-decorated platforms. Next to the throne a man in saffron-orange robes stands on the orange-draped platform. Behind, a multi-storey concrete building and lawns frame the scene under a pale sky. Several people in white clothes stand on the steps and in the water.2010-01-02 +1 copiesLarge outdoor water tank with a black stone Shivalinga rising from a basin, garlanded with marigold and orange-yellow flower strands, with water jets spraying around it. A crowd of many people, mostly in white clothing, stands waist-deep in the water. On the right, a richly decorated red and gold throne with flower garlands and banana-leaf or palm decorations holds a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and red-orange shawl wearing a flower garland, with a ceremonial staff nearby, a priest-like attendant in orange robes beside. Tiered red steps with spectators and a concrete building behind.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a yoni-style base and decorated face panels, set in a shallow pool where many devotees stand waist-deep in white clothing, some in yellow and pink. Water sprays from the lingam. Behind it, a red tiered stepped structure holds a decorated golden canopy and arch. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne under the canopy, with garlands and flowers around it. Bare trees, unfinished concrete buildings and railings frame the scene. Devotees in white bathe and wade toward the lingam in a ritual immersion.2010-10-17