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A large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a water-filled tank, with a waterfall-like stream of water over its top. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees wades waist-deep, many in white clothes, reaching up toward a golden palanquin with a red cushioned seat draped in garlands. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand near the palanquin; the taller one on the left holds a pole or staff, and another in orange stands beside the lingam. Red and white striped steps line the tank, with palm trees and strings of orange-red bunting in the background. Several people hold up small balloons or objects.

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January 02 20092009-01-02A large black Shiva lingam with a kalasha-style top rises from a water tank during an abhishekam outdoors, with water spraying from its crown. Around its base, a crowd stands and wades in the water, many in white clothes. In the foreground, two men in saffron/orange robes stand on a raised gold and red throne-like platform with a golden parasol, one holding a small vessel. A bearded man in orange robes stands beside him, and a young man in orange clothing raises a hand near the throne. Red-and-white striped steps line the tank, with orange festival streamers strung across the background and palm trees behind. Devotees in white and orange stand chest-deep in water holding balloons and small floats.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black Shivalinga stands in a water tank with red-and-white striped walls, a golden canopy and a red-and-gold seat set before it. Two saffron-robed figures stand near the seat, one on each side, among many people waist-deep in water in white and coloured clothes, many raising their hands. Palm trees, orange bunting and a clear sky frame the scene.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a circular tank of water, its top banded with a coloured stripe, under a clear blue sky with palm trees and a red-and-white striped boundary wall. Many people, mostly in white clothes, stand and bathe waist-deep in the water around the lingam. In the centre, two figures in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one with a umbrella-like canopy above, with flower garlands and offerings in front of them. Red and orange festoon strings hang along the top of the wall. The scene suggests a ritual bathing event.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalinga rising from a water basin lined with red-and-white striped walls, with a rainbow arc in the spray. A decorated palanquin-style float carrying a gold-canopied seated deity murti moves through the shallow water, with a figure in orange robes standing on it beside flower garlands. Many people wade and bathe in the water and crowd the banks in white and colourful clothes, with palm trees and a clear blue sky behind.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02