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Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga set in a reflecting pool at the Vaidyasarovar theppam, lit from within and wrapped with a yellow-and-green garland band, with water jets rising around it. Behind is a multi-storey building with red-lit windows, and rows of stone steps flank the pool. A decorated floral float with green and white flowers sits at the right edge. A few people in white clothes stand near the left water's edge, about four visible, and a figure in white stands on the left grounds.

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January 04 20102010-01-04Night photograph of a large illuminated black stone Shivalingam rising from a circular yoni-shaped base in a reflecting water pool, decorated with yellow-green garland festoons and fountain jets spraying on both sides. Behind it stand a multi-storey building with lit windows and rows of seats on stepped terraces. At the lower left, a few figures in white clothing stand on the steps near the water. At the lower right, a small decorated float or raft carries green foliage, flowers and a seated figure.2010-01-04 +1 copiesNight photograph of the illuminated Vaidyasarovar Theppam at the a person ashram. A large black Shiva lingam stands in the middle of a reflecting pool, its base wrapped in a yellow-green garland and lit by spotlights, with water jets rising around it. Stone steps lined with rows of empty seats rise on the right, and a multi-storey building with lit windows stands behind. On the left, a small group of people in white clothes stand near the pool edge. At the far right, a figure in orange and red sits beside a decorated shrine with flowers.2010-01-04 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing in a shallow pool, with water jets arching over it from behind. Garlands of yellow and green flowers drape the lingam's base and sides. The stone rests on a platform with red and white striped edging. Red-brick steps rise on the left, where a group of people in white clothing sit and stand. Strings of small lights run across the scene and bright floodlights illuminate the right side.2010-12-30Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a water pool at the Vaidyasarover, with water jets spraying around it. The lingam is garlanded with orange and yellow flower garlands on its base and shaft, and a small shining silver disc marks its face. Floating marigold garlands surround its pedestal, and a few lamps glow along the edge of the pool. Several people stand waist-deep in the water on the left, some in light clothing, and a few figures are visible on the pool steps. Brick-red and white striped borders edge the pool, with lit buildings and rows of seats in the background.2010-01-03December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a large black linga monument rising from shallow water, with water streams falling around it from above. The linga is decorated with yellow-and-white garlands draped at its base and a silver band near the top. Red-and-white striped steps lead toward the base, and rows of small lights edge the platform. A crowd of people in white clothing is gathered along the left and right banks in the dark background, with street lamps and distant structures visible.2010-02-12January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black Shiva lingam rising from a reflecting water tank, with water jets spraying from its top and sides. A silver band and a garland of yellow and green flowers decorate its base, and a stainless-steel staircase with railings leads up to it. In the foreground, a small floating platform draped with orange, pink and yellow cloth and garlands holds a golden canopy. Several people in white clothing are seated on steps at the water's edge and a few are partly visible in the water near the platform, with bright floodlights illuminating the scene.2011-03-03Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga-style monument standing in a pool of water, with water jets arching up around it and spilling down its sides. A yellow and green garland-like decoration hangs across its base. Several people in white clothes sit and stand on red stone steps at the left, and a row of string lights runs across the background. A bright floodlight glows at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-12-30Night photograph of an illuminated outdoor water tank with a large black Shiva lingam at its centre, water jets arching over it. A small ornate palanquin-like shrine decorated with gold and yellow flower garlands sits to the right on a raised platform in the water, with a figure in saffron robes standing beside it and attendants in white. Strings of coloured lights line the tiered stone steps, where a group of people in white clothes gather. A lone figure in an orange robe is visible beside the shrine, and the scene is lit by a bright floodlight.2010-12-30Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a water tank, with water jets rising around it in a fountain-like arc. The lingam is draped with garlands and a yellow-and-white decorative cloth, and a metal staircase leads up its side. Striped red-and-white borders line the base. Rows of people in white clothes sit on tiered red steps along the tank, with strings of coloured lights overhead and floodlights at right. No individual is identifiable as a person.2010-12-30