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Night 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.

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A 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.2011-03-03January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20102010-01-03A night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing on a raised platform in the middle of a water tank. Water jets spray up around the lingam, and a horizontal band of white and gold-bordered cloth with gold trim wraps its base. A wide staircase with white metal railings and a lit lamp climbs on the left, and tiered stone steps lead down on the right. Near the left edge, a small illuminated boat decorated with yellow and green garlands floats on the water, with a few figures seated in it. The surroundings are dark and the water reflects the lights. No people are clearly standing in the foreground.2011-03-03Night 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.2011-03-03October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a gold-framed yoni base and a tall niche-like linga face, standing in dark water. Water jets arc from the lingam and falls over its surface. Yellow and green floral garlands drape the base. At right, a small decorated boat with garlands carries a seated figure in orange-saffron robes, with white-clad attendants beside it on the water. Metal railings and stairs line the stone seating of an open-air stage, and a logo appears at upper left.2011-03-03Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a reflecting pool, with water cascading down its top and sides. Three gold-and-red decorated faces are set at the base of the linga, and a white-and-red striped platform surrounds the base. Two or three white-clad attendants stand on tiered steps and near the pool edge, and strings of multicolored lights decorate the stadium-style seating behind. The scene is a ritual abhishekam setting at night, with no identifiable person shown as a person.2010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23Night 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.2010-01-03Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam with a silver-banded yoni-pitha base, garlanded with yellow and orange marigold strands, set in a water pool with jets of water arching around it. Illuminated tiered seating and a lit building stand in the background. A small brass plaque sits at the base of the platform. At the lower right corner, one partially visible person sits in the water near the edge of the pool.2010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20102010-01-03