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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga standing in shallow water, its reflection visible on the dark surface. The linga is framed by an arched garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and has a silver band around its middle. It rests on a red and white striped base within a water-filled enclosure. Building lights and stands are faintly visible behind it. No people are visible in the scene.

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A large black stone linga stands in a water basin at night, decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, pink and white flowers and green leaves draped across its base and around its upper shaft. A silver band encircles the middle of the linga. Water streams down from above and ripples across the reflective pool, with floating flower petals on the surface. Red and white striped edging surrounds the basin, and small string lights glow in the background.2010-02-12A night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam standing in shallow water in a rectangular tank, reflected in the still surface. The lingam is wrapped in a blue cloth draped over its upper section with a silver band, and a red and white stepped base sits at the waterline. Behind it an arched frame decorated with orange and white flower garlands and a blue backdrop is lit against a dark sky, with a low building and railed stone steps on the sides. No people are visible.2013-12-30A large dark Shiva lingam stands on a black square pedestal in a night outdoor setting, with a garland arch of yellow, white and red flowers curving over it. A silver band encircles the lingam's upper section. Empty spectator seating stretches on both sides, and a few distant lights glow in the background buildings. No people are visible.2013-12-30A night photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalingam on a black circular peetha base, with a multicolored garland of yellow, red and green flowers draped over its upper part and silver bands around its middle. A metal staircase and railing rise on the left, where a figure in white dhoti and shawl stands near the top of the stair beside another person in dark clothing, partly visible. A white building with decorative windows and potted plants stands behind, with a red and white painted border along the base. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the lingam; the lighting is dim.2013-12-30December 30 20132013-12-30A dimly lit night scene of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a square yoni base, set before a dark arched backdrop edged with yellow and black bands. A small bright light glows on the lingam's central band. Rows of empty stadium-style seating and metal railings fill the background, and a bright floodlight shines above. No people are visible, and the lingam appears to be the centre of a rudrabhishekam setting.2013-12-30November 22 20102010-11-22Night photograph of a large black Shivalingam set on a red and white striped base within a shallow pool of water. Water jets spray upward and cascade down its sides, and the shiva lingam is adorned with three gold-coloured ornamental panels edged in red and white and a band of silver-white markings at the top. A metal scaffold staircase stands to the left, with empty red seating and string lights behind. The lit lingam is reflected in the dark water. No people are visible.2010-11-22Night photograph of a large black Shivalingam standing on a red-and-white striped square platform in the middle of a reflective water tank. Its polished surface reflects warm light, and a band of gold or silver ornament is visible on its upper part. Behind it, rows of red-and-white striped seating are lined with small lamps. A small red boat with a few people sits at the left edge of the water. A blue emblem with a white bird appears in the upper left corner. No people are clearly visible on the main subject, and there are no legible printed names in the scene.2010-01-02 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing on a tiered black yoni-peetha base, with water streaming and spraying from its sides and top. A metal ladder leans against the lingam, and a garland of orange, white and red flowers hangs down its front. Ornate gold-and-jewelled cloth decorations with red trim drape the base. The lingam sits in a pool bordered by a red and white striped wall. In the background, a few seated figures in white are faintly visible on tiered red seating under the dark sky.2010-11-23Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in a water basin edged with red and white striped walls, with water jets spraying up and around it. Gold and red decorative bands and a golden ornament are draped on its base and shaft, with a small ladder beside it. Faint figures in white clothing are seated on tiered red steps at the back, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at the left edge. Red fairy lights line the distance. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style water ritual at a shrine, though no clear ritual action is shown beyond the spraying water.2010-11-23Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalingam with a yoni-peetha base standing on a white and orange striped platform, set in still water that reflects it. Rows of lit oil lamps line tiered steps behind it, with strings of pink, orange and yellow fairy lights along the rail. A metal scaffold staircase leads up beside the lingam. No people are visible; the scene suggests a Karthikai Deepam lamp celebration.2010-11-21