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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.

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March 03 20112011-03-03A night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing on a raised square platform in a water pool, with streams of water spraying from the top of the lingam and falling down its sides. A white-and-red striped base surrounds the platform, and a decorative garland band with yellow and blue trim wraps the lingam's base. A silver horizontal tripundra marking is visible on the lingam. Metal railings and a stairway with a landing rise on the left, and rows of red seating stretch in tiers behind. No people are visible.2011-03-03Night 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 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam in a central water basin at night, illuminated by lights and surrounded by spraying fountain jets. The lingam is draped with garlands of yellow, green and magenta flowers, with a floral arch behind it. Red-and-white striped borders edge the basin, and tiered stone seating is visible in the background. A few small figures are faintly visible at the water's edge on the left and right, but they are too indistinct to clearly count or identify.2010-01-04 +1 copiesDecember 30 20102010-12-30A night photograph of a large black Shivalinga standing in a shallow water tank, with water jets arcing up and over it from the surrounding pool. Three gold serpent hoods adorn the base of the linga, and red, white and yellow striped stonework edges the platform. Strings of coloured lights hang across the background, with tiered stone steps of an open-air venue on either side. Two small figures in white clothes stand at the edges of the water, and a few other white-clad figures are faintly visible near the steps, with a lit oil lamp near the base. The image is a watermarked photograph of a ritual scene.2010-11-23A 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 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 copiesNight photograph of a large black cylindrical Shiva lingam standing on a tall tiered base wrapped with yellow and white marigold garlands. Water sprays in arcs around the lingam, and a metal staircase with railings rises at left beside a bright floodlight. Blue and green fairy lights hang on a wall at right, and rows of clay pots line the brick wall behind. No people are visible in the scene.2016-01-06November 22 20102010-11-22Night 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.2010-01-03A night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in shallow dark water, its base wrapped in a yellow and green flower garland and a bunting-like band of yellow and green. Water cascades down over the lingam and its pedestal from above, lit by bright lamps. A metal staircase with railings rises on the left beside a fence and a row of potted plants. Rippling water reflects the lights. No people are visible.2011-07-16