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Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam standing in water at the centre of a pool, with water cascading over its upper surface. Three ornate gold-and-red face panels of Shiva are mounted on its front below a silver band. A white-and-red striped platform supports the lingam, with a metal staircase railing rising from the left edge. Two or three white-clad figures stand along the pool edges, and red-and-white string lights hang across the background. Dark sky and water surround the scene.

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A night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a shallow pool, with water cascading down its sides from above. Three white-striped red-and-white bands encircle its base, and three face-like silver and red decorations are attached to the front. Two people in white dhotis walk on the red stepped embankment at right, and another white-clad figure stands at left beside a metal scaffold and a small table with orange cloth. Strings of red lights hang across the background, and a building with lit windows is at left.2010-11-23November 23 20102010-11-23Night photograph of a large black Shivalingam with three golden face ornaments and a silver band, set in a water pool with water streaming from its top and sides. Lit string lights of red, green and white run along the stone steps and railings. Four people in white clothing stand on the steps and at the water's edge, while a small illuminated boat with a white canopy sits near the lingam. The reflections of lights shimmer on the dark water. The scene suggests a temple abhishekam or water ritual at night.2010-11-22November 22 20102010-11-22A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a reflecting pool, with water cascading from its top in fountain sprays. Three gold-coloured face motifs decorate the base, and a white-and-red striped plinth sits in the water. Two or three white-clad attendants stand at the poolside on the right, with a small white-draped table, and one more figure is on a metal staircase at left. Strings of multicoloured lights decorate the tiered red stone seating behind the pool.2010-11-23Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a silver face-mounted tilak on a temple water tank, with water jets spraying from its base and sides. White-clad devotees sit on red steps along the left, and a white-robed priest stands on a small decorated boat carrying a deity murti surrounded by marigold garlands and orange and yellow flowers. Colourful string lights are strung above the steps, and the tank's red and white painted edge reflects in the still water.2010-11-22November 22 20102010-11-22November 22 20102010-11-22Night view of a large black Shiva lingam set on a raised square platform in a water tank, with a striped red and white base and a metal staircase leading up to it. Water sprays up around the lingam, and three decorated ceremonial items with garlands hang at its base. Red stone steps line the tank, with a row of seated people in white clothing on the left and a few standing figures in white on the right. Strings of red lights outline the tank edges against the dark sky. The scene appears to be a ritual abhishekam-style setting.2010-11-23November 22 20102010-11-22November 22 20102010-11-22Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam with a white horizontal band and three ornate gold-trimmed face masks on its base, set in a shallow pool of water. Water jets spray from the lingam and its sides into the dark night. A metal staircase and scaffolding rise on the left beside the pool, with strings of small coloured lights overhead and red-and-white striped border stones. Red seating rows stand behind the structure, and at far left a white-draped platform holds offerings and small figures in white clothing. No individual face is clearly identifiable.2010-11-22