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Night photograph of a large dark grey stone Shivalinga, its tall rounded form wrapped with a silver band of ornate engraved panels. The base is draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and maroon strands hung in looping swags, with tassels at the ends. Behind it stands a terraced wall of brick planters holding green plants, with a dark water surface and concrete structures and trees in the background. No people are visible.

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Night photograph of a large dark grey stone lingam, its base wrapped in garlands of yellow, purple, white and orange marigold and jasmine flowers with hanging tassels. Silver bands with embossed patterns encircle the lingam's upper shaft. Behind it stands a tiered brick wall with rows of small potted plants and a dark water channel at the lower right. No people are visible.2011-12-22Night photo of a large dark grey stone Shivalinga on a black pedestal, decorated with yellow, orange, purple and white marigold garlands draped in swags around its base and shaft. A metal staircase with railings rises at left to a small platform beside the linga. A silver-plated band with ornate engraving is fixed to the shaft. Brick terraces with potted plants and trees stand behind, and no people are visible.2011-12-22Night photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalinga on a square black pedestal, dressed with garlands of yellow, white and maroon flowers draped in swags around its base and hanging in strands. Silver bands with engraved patterns wrap the lingam's upper shaft. A metal staircase with railings stands at the left, and a stepped terrace with potted plants lies behind. No people are visible.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a large dark black stone lingam on a tiered base, draped with bands of yellow, white and purple flower garlands hanging in swags. Metal steps and a railing stand at the left edge. Behind it, a brick terraced wall with potted green plants and a shallow water pool at the bottom. Three small silver plates are attached to the lingam's shaft. No people are visible.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22A large dark stone lingam, the Shiva linga, stands on a black yoni-pitha base at night, decorated with an arch and swags of yellow, purple, maroon and white flower garlands. A silver-toned decorative band with a circular silver disc is mounted on the lingam's front. A metal staircase railing stands at the left, and a building with lit windows and green shrubs forms the background. A small brass plaque sits at the base, reading in English that the offering was arranged by Reshma Naik, Shridhar Mittal, Ranjit Sutani, Sanjiv Sudhir and Ashok Vasan. No people are visible.2011-12-22December 23 20112011-12-23Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a square yoni-pitha base, with water cascading down its sides from above. The linga and base are draped in garlands of yellow and dark blue flowers arranged in swags. A metal staircase with railings stands at the left, leading to a raised platform beside the linga. The base sits in a shallow pool reflecting the lights, with a brick wall of potted plants behind. No people are visible.2011-12-23December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of an empty stone stage or platform at an ashram, decorated with swags of yellow, purple and white flower garlands draped along its curved dark edge and steps. Behind it stands a tiered wall of terracotta pots with young green plants, and a low brick boundary wall with dark sky above. A tall light fixture hangs on the left column. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests preparation for an evening festival or ceremony.2011-12-22Night photograph of a large black lingam-shaped stone monument on a tiered black pedestal, draped with yellow-green and purple marigold garlands swagged in loops with white flower strands. Water sprays in thin jets around the base and across the frame. Behind it stands a brick wall and a planted terraced wall with rows of potted greenery. A purple oval emblem with a white bird sits on the monument's upper shaft. No people are visible.2011-12-23