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Large outdoor photograph of devotees bathing in a sunken tank of water beside a huge black Shivalinga garlanded with marigold strands and a flower-wrapped base. On the right, a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised red-draped platform, surrounded by flower arrangements and a trident, is attended by people in white and yellow clothing. Many devotees wade waist-deep, some holding brass or silver kalasha-style vessels and trays with offerings. Red tiered stone steps and palm trees form the background, with water jets spraying above the lingam.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Outdoor 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 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 copiesDevotees 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 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 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 copiesA 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 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 copiesA 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.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 copiesDevotees in white clothes wade and bathe in the waters of a sarovar around a large black linga set on a tiered yoni-pitha base, decorated with orange and marigold garlands. Many people, some in red and yellow saris and salwar, stand in the water with offerings, while others stand on the tiered red steps and a stone platform in the background. Spray from water jets rises beside the linga under a pale sky with trees and palms beyond the wall.2010-01-02 +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 copies