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A large crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothes, stands waist-deep in a sunken tank of water in front of a tall black Shiva lingam set on a black yoni-shaped pedestal wrapped in orange and yellow marigold garlands. Water sprays from the lingam's sides. On the right, a decorated ratha or palanquin with orange and gold draping and floral garlands sits in the water. Red stepped stands rise behind the tank, with a few white-clad figures standing on them, and palm trees and a low wall close the background under a pale evening sky. The gathering looks like a holy dip at Vaidya Sarovar.

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Devotees bathe in the waters of a large sacred tank beside a tall black Shiva lingam set on a dark yoni-pitha base decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Many people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, some with hands raised and some touching the lingam area. Water sprays from fountains beside the structure. A decorated red-and-gold palanquin with flower garlands stands near the edge of the tank, and a few people in white stand on the red stepped embankment under a pale evening sky. Palm trees and a streetlight appear in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02A large crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothes, stands waist-deep in a water tank beside a massive black Shiva lingam with garlands of orange and yellow marigolds wrapped around its base and shaft. Many people raise their arms and hands in devotion. On the right, a decorated palanquin draped in red and garlanded with flowers carries a seated figure in red robes, and attendants in white stand nearby. Red-tiered stone steps rise behind the water, with a few white-clad people standing on them and a fountain spray near the lingam. The scene depicts a holy dip at the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam with orange and yellow marigold garlands standing in a water tank, with fountain sprays falling beside it. A crowd of devotees, many in white clothes with yellow and orange scarves, wades and stands in the water. On the right, a raised ornate golden throne with red cushions sits under flower garlands, where a figure in orange and red robes with a red garland is seated, and another figure in orange stands beside it. Red-tiered steps line the tank in the background, with more people standing on them in white. Dusk sky overhead.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam set on a tiered base, garlanded with orange, yellow and red flower chains, rising from a pool. Dozens of devotees in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around it, some with raised hands and some pouring water, during a holy dip at the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar. On the right, a priest in white and a sannyasi-like figure in orange stand on a raised platform decorated with flowers and a trident. Behind is a tiered red stone seating area with a few people standing at the top under a clear sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothing with yellow shawls, stands waist-deep in a red-brick-lined pool at dusk for a holy dip. A tall black Shiva lingam stands on a circular base garlanded with orange and yellow marigold strands, with water cascading from its sides. On the right, a seated figure in orange-red robes sits on a red-and-gold throne decorated with flowers and garlands, with attendants nearby. Many devotees hold brass kalasha pots and small ritual vessels. Tiered red steps rise around the pool, and a few people stand on them.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesLarge crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a tiered red-stone sacred pool. Most wear white clothing, with some in yellow, red and orange garments. At the centre rises a large black linga atop a bowl-shaped yoni pedestal, its base wrapped in orange-and-yellow marigold garlands, with a striped black-and-white tilak-style band on the linga. Devotees gather around the monument, some holding small offerings or pots, while others wade toward it. Flower garlands hang on the right edge. Tiered red steps and palm trees frame the pool under a pale sky. This appears to be a holy dip during abhishekam-style sacred bathing at Vaidya Sarovar.2010-01-02 +1 copiesLarge crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothes, stands waist-deep in a red-tiered sunken pool during a holy dip. At left a tall black stone linga rises from a black yoni pedestal wrapped in orange and marigold garlands, with water spraying from its sides. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a decorated golden throne platform draped with flowers, with attendants in orange and garlands beside him. Several devotees hold brass kalasha pots. Red stone seating steps surround the pool under a pale evening sky with palm trees behind.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black lingam stands on a raised circular platform in the middle of a red-tiered stone amphitheatre-style pool, its base wrapped in orange and yellow garlands and a tricolour band around its top. Water sprays from fountains beside it. Many devotees, mostly dressed in white, stand waist-deep in the water and bathe around the platform under a clear pale-blue sky, with palm trees and a tree behind the stands. A few white-clad figures stand on the steps at the far left.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies