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A large black stone linga stands on a raised platform in a flooded red-tiered amphitheatre under a cloudy grey sky. Water pours over the linga, and a white-clad figure wades waist-deep in the water beside the platform. A red metal staircase with railings leads up the tiered seating on the left, and a partly built concrete structure appears at the far left. Garlands in red and gold hang on the linga's base.

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October 22 20142014-10-22A large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a raised platform in a red-tiered outdoor amphitheatre flooded with brown water under a heavy grey cloudy sky. Water streams from the lingam's upper part, and a garland of flowers hangs at its base. A single person in a white garment stands waist-deep in the water beside the platform, apparently performing abhishekam. A metal staircase with railings leads up the left side to the top of the lingam platform, and an unfinished concrete building and trees stand beyond the stands.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black Shiva linga stands in a red-tiled, stepped sunken tank of reddish water under a heavy grey sky. A linga-shaped monument rises from a platform in the water, with a garland of flowers draped on its base and a small sign on its side. A metal staircase leads down into the tank on the left, where several people in white clothes stand on the steps and one person in white stands waist-deep in the water beside the linga, apparently performing an abhishekam. Water streams from the linga. A partly built concrete structure and trees sit beyond the tank.2010-10-22 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20102010-09-12September 12 20102010-09-12September 12 20102010-09-12A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a shallow water-filled amphitheatre pool, its base decorated with white, red and gold garlands. Red-tiered stone steps and white railings surround the pool, and the linga's reflection is clear in the still water. On a metal staircase at the upper left, several people in white and saffron-orange robes stand and climb, and a figure in orange robes stands at the top near the linga's upper end. A partly finished concrete building with exposed rebar stands behind the amphitheatre under an overcast sky.2010-10-22 +2 copiesA large black stone Shivling rises from a circular yoni-pitha base in the middle of a red-tiered stepped water tank. Water jets spray from the lingam and its base, and a strand of marigold garland drapes over the stone. A rust-red metal staircase with railings climbs up one side toward the top of the lingam. Two people stand at the edge on the left, one in white clothes and one with a bag, and a few more people are visible at the lower left and bottom right corner. Blue sky and trees surround the scene.2010-09-12A photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga with a tall dark-gold cylindrical top rising from a black base, set in a red-tiered open-air amphitheatre with water pooled around the base. A metal staircase and railing climb one side of the linga. Several men in white dhoti and white shawls climb or stand on the stairs and on a platform beside the linga, while one man in saffron/orange robes stands on the top of the linga with his hands on it, apparently performing abhishekam. Garlands in gold and white hang at the base. Grey overcast sky, trees and utility poles behind. a person appearance uncertain; the saffron-robed figure is shaved-headed and not clearly identifiable.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling rises from a flooded reflecting pool with a red-brick tiered stepped amphitheatre behind it. A garland of marigolds or flowers drapes the lingam's upper part. Several people in white clothes are seated on the red steps and a few stand near a metal staircase leading up to the shrine. A white vehicle is parked behind the seating area and a clear overcast sky sits above the trees.2013-06-03June 03 20132013-06-03July 26 20102010-07-26