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A night-time photograph of an abhishekam at a large black stone shivalingam, with water streaming down its face over a silver-banded upper section. A figure in orange robes sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions and a multicoloured fringed canopy, the throne decorated with marigold and white garlands. Metal scaffolding stairs stand at left, and a wide garland swag wraps the base of the lingam. The swami's face is partly turned away and only partly visible; the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only the role is described. A partially visible person in orange clothing appears at the bottom edge.

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Night photo of a large black linga-shaped stone structure with water pouring down its surface, decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicolored flowers. A seated person in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with a flower garland draped over its back, below a striped fringed canopy. A steel staircase stands at the left edge. A silver-banded yoni-like base and a tall silver band are visible above. The seated figure wears an orange cloth wrap and sits on a red cushion, hands resting in lap. Light falls from a white tube light at the left.2011-03-03Night photograph of a ritual at a large black stone lingam rising from water, draped with garlands and with water cascading down its side. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions under a round canopy with a small lingam on top, surrounded by marigold and white garlands. Standing and kneeling attendants in white shirts and a woman in an orange-red sari tend the platform, which holds a brass bowl, a small blue deity figure and offerings. A grey metal staircase and lit tube lights frame the scene; partly submerged figures in white are at the water's edge.2011-03-03Night photograph of a floating orange-and-gold dais on dark water beside a large black stone linga, which is draped with garlands of marigold and white flowers. A person in an orange wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a small brass kalasha-like finial on a canopy above, under a multicoloured fringed umbrella. Garlands wind around the throne and dais edges, and white fluorescent tube lights stand on each side. Near the front, a man in orange wrap kneels at a small offering table with a flower garland, a man in a white shirt stands facing the throne, and two men in yellow-striped vests crouch at the platform edge. Water streams down the linga at upper left.2011-03-03December 30 20102010-12-30March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20152015-01-15July 16 20112011-07-16Night photograph of a large black lingam (Shivalinga) with water cascading over it at a temple tank. Beside it, a gold-and-glass palanquin or raised shrine adorned with marigold and white flower garlands and a small canopy sits in shallow water. A person in saffron/orange robes sits on a red-cushioned seat on the platform, with a second figure in orange standing near the base. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand waist-deep in the water, helping with the platform, and others are visible along the tank steps. Strings of lights and a bright floodlight illuminate the scene.2010-12-30December 22 20112011-12-22January 02 20092009-01-02Night photograph of a large black Shivalingam being bathed by water flowing down its surface, framed by garlands of marigold and mixed flowers. In the foreground, a man in red-orange robes and a red-and-gold ornate throne sits with arms folded, a rudraksha-style necklace and red forehead mark visible, while an attendant in saffron robes stands beside him holding a large orange umbrella over him. The platform is heavily decorated with multicoloured garlands. Water spray and a metal staircase frame the scene against a dark blue sky.2011-07-16March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copies