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Night photograph of a large black linga-shaped murti on a decorated platform, its arched front framed by a border of yellow and maroon flowers. Water sprays outward in a bright arc from the top and sides, catching the light. Garlands of yellow and white flowers drape the platform edge, with colourful tasselled cloth above. In the lower right, a seated person in a red-brown garment holds a silver vessel near the murti, apparently pouring offering during abhishekam. A metal staircase railing stands at left. The figure is partly obscured and not clearly identifiable, so no a person identification is made.

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Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam-like stone form draped with yellow and maroon marigold garlands and white flower festoons, with water streaming down its face and spraying outward in bright droplets. A person in a red garment stands at the lower right beside a silver ceremonial sword or trident-like implement, and a silver staircase railing appears at the upper left. The scene reads as an abhishekam being performed on a shrine form. Two people are partly visible at the lower right, one in a red cloth.2011-07-16Night photograph of a temple float on water at a festival. A large black stone shivalingam with a yellow, white and green floral garland border is raised on a base, with water jets spraying up behind it against a dark sky. A boat-like float with white canvas sides is decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in strands of yellow, green, orange and white. A figure in dark red-brown clothing sits at the right of the float beside a ceremonial sword or staff, partly obscured by flowers.2011-07-16Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling at a water-filled outdoor tank, with water cascading down its surface from the top and spouting from its side spout. The Shivling is decorated with a band of white, yellow and purple flower garlands around its base and a silver-jewelled band on its upper face. On the right, a small decorated boat with garlands and an orange canopy carries a figure in orange robes seated cross-legged. Two people in white clothes stand in the water near the Shivling, and an overhead steel staircase and tiered seating are visible in the background.2011-03-03 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black stone lingam with a silver-clad top rising from a broad black yoni-pitha base, decorated with bands of yellow and multicoloured garlands. Water cascades down the lingam and spills over the basin, with a tiered metal staircase and railings on the left. In the lower left, a seated figure in orange robes and a maroon shawl sits on a decorated seat under a small multicoloured canopy, surrounded by floral garlands and a gold-framed element. Tiered red-and-white stone steps and illuminated surroundings frame the scene. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2011-03-03Night photograph of a Theppotsavam float on water. A dark black stone linga-shaped structure with a marigold-garland border rises from the pool, with water jets spraying around it. In the foreground, a white-hulled boat decorated with multicoloured garlands of marigolds and white flowers carries a seated figure in a red-orange robe, who holds up a ceremonial object. Two people are partly visible swimming in the dark water at the lower left.2011-07-16A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands outdoors at night, lit by bright white lights. Water pours down over it from above, cascading in streams around the lingam and base. The lingam is decorated with bands of white and silver ornament and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers wrapped around its base and sides. A metal staircase and railing rise on the left, and tiered seating stands in the background with a building behind. No people are visible.2011-03-03Dusk scene at a temple with a large black Shivalinga on a tiered black pedestal, draped with a garland of marigolds and a band of purple, yellow and white flower decoration, while water streams down over it from above. Beside it, a figure seated on a decorated red and gold platform or palanquin with a flower-garlanded frame is shaded by an orange umbrella; the seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe and sits near several white-clad people at the base of the platform. Behind, a wall of many terracotta pots with green plants rises under a dark blue evening sky with trees and a light pole.2011-07-16Evening photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, with water streaming down its surface from above. Garlands of marigolds and tricolour flower strings wrap the lingam and the base. In the right background, a seated figure in orange and red robes sits on a floral-decorated seat under an orange parasol, placed on a decorated platform in shallow water. Two attendants in white stand beside the platform. Behind them, a tiered wall of terracotta pots holds green plants, with trees and a dusk sky above. A metal staircase stands at the left edge.2011-07-16Night photograph of a large black linga on a matching yoni-pitha base, decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers and a red-and-white floral festoon around the base. Water sprays upward in tall jets around the linga, catching the light. Illuminated lamps line the terraced steps behind it, and a bright floodlight glows at the right. In the lower right foreground, a single man in white clothing stands partly submerged in the water beside the base, visible only from the waist up.2010-02-12A large black stone linga stands at night, decorated with a band of silver plates, a bright yellow and purple flower garland draped across its top and a wavy garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers around its base. Water streams down in thin sprays around the linga, lit by floodlights. Along the lower edges, a few small figures in white are seated at the sides of the platform, and a small plaque sits at the base. Red and white striped edging runs along the bottom of the platform, with strings of small lights along the sides.2010-02-12A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam with a yellow and white scalloped border, set in a water pool. Water jets spray upward and cascade from the lingam and its base, lit by the surrounding light. A metal railing staircase is visible on the left. No people are visible.2011-07-16Night photograph of a large grey stone Shiva lingam with a silver yoni-style base band wrapped in a garland of yellow and red flowers, water flowing down its surface. A person in white ritual clothes with a sacred thread and orange-red garments sits on a raised platform beside the lingam, operating or tending it. Metal scaffolding stairs and rails surround the structure, with tiered seating and coloured fairy lights in the background and a bright floodlight at upper right. A circular dark basin collects the water at the base.2014-09-08