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Night photograph of a large black Shivalingam standing on a red-and-white striped square platform in the middle of a reflective water tank. Its polished surface reflects warm light, and a band of gold or silver ornament is visible on its upper part. Behind it, rows of red-and-white striped seating are lined with small lamps. A small red boat with a few people sits at the left edge of the water. A blue emblem with a white bird appears in the upper left corner. No people are clearly visible on the main subject, and there are no legible printed names in the scene.

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