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October 22 2010

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October 17 20102010-10-17Night photograph of a large illuminated Shiva lingam set on a black pedestal in the middle of a water tank, with water jets spraying up behind it. The lingam is decorated with yellow flower garlands and is lit from below. A white-and-orange striped platform sits at its base in the water. Tiered stone steps with a railing line the tank, strung with red, orange and green bunting lights. A few small figures stand near the steps on the left, but no one is clearly identifiable. Floating petals dot the dark water.2010-11-23A large black stone Shiva lingam with a white-and-gold tilak-like marking stands on a tiered red-and-white stepped platform rising from a still reflecting pool. A small orange-robed figure stands or sits at the base of the lingam. Terraced red-and-white steps line the pool on both sides, with green plants at the edges, a blue construction fence behind, and a multi-storey red-and-white building and trees in the distance.2009-08-22A large black stone Shiva lingam with a tall dome-shaped top is bathed by streams of water from pipes on all sides, set in an open-air courtyard with red tiered seating behind it. The base is decorated with gold-coloured face motifs (mukhas), white and red garlands, and yellow cord. Partially built concrete structures with scaffolding and rebar stand in the background under an overcast sky. At the lower right edge, a few devotees in white clothing stand near the platform.2010-10-17November 21 20102010-11-21A large black stone Shivling rises from a central platform in a rectangular reflecting pool surrounded by red-and-white tiered stepped seating. A small figure in orange robes sits or stands on the platform beside the lingam, reflected in the still water. Spectators in the foreground at the pool edge, partially visible, watch. Green plants and pink flowers frame the lower corners; a multi-storey red-roofed building and trees stand in the background under an overcast sky.2009-08-22A photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam mounted on a red and white striped square base, set in a reflecting pool of still water under an overcast sky. A small orange-robed seated figure. Green trees and red-and-white brick walls frame the scene, with the lingam mirrored clearly in the water. No physical people are visible.2009-08-22November 21 20102010-11-21August 22 20092009-08-22A large black stone Shivling stands on a striped white and red pedestal in an open courtyard, reflected in still water on the ground. The Shivling has a small white label on its shaft and a small orange-clad seated figure carved or placed at its base. Red and white checkered steps or walls frame the pool on both sides, with green shrubs and a tree at the back under a grey cloudy sky. No people are visible.2009-08-22Photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a square red base set in a reflecting water pool, with its mirror image visible in the still water. Behind it stand a red-brick building and tiered red-brick steps lined with rows of small lamps or offerings. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand on white railed staircases and walkways at the upper left and right, with a few more figures standing near the water's edge at the left. The scene reflects an abhishekam-style Shiva worship setting at an outdoor temple.2013-06-07 +1 copiesAugust 22 20092009-08-22