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December 09 2011

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December 09 20112011-12-09August 11 20142014-08-11Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga standing on a tiered black pedestal in a water-filled tank. A metal staircase railing climbs beside it. Behind, terraced steps hold rows of potted green plants and dark trees rise against the night sky. At right, a small floating platform is draped in yellow cloth, decorated with purple and white flower garlands and lit by bright white lights, with a small canopy on top. No people are visible.2011-12-09December 09 20112011-12-09Night photograph of a large dark grey stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, wrapped with gold-and-silver patterned bands, standing beside a shallow reflective water tank lit by white lights. Behind it, a decorated deity murti sits under a golden canopy framed by a golden arch, draped in yellow, purple and multicoloured flower garlands. Tiered rows of terracotta pots with plants climb a red wall in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-10Night photo of a large dark grey stone Shiva lingam standing on a square platform in dark water, reached by a metal staircase on the left. Behind it, a small illuminated shrine holds a lit deity murti framed by bright lamps and garlands. A tiered wall lined with many small clay lamps runs along the back of the scene. No people are visible.2011-12-10December 22 20112011-12-22Night 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.2010-11-21December 11 20112011-12-11A large dark stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform at night, reflected in still dark water. The lingam rises from a yoni-shaped pedestal with a circular base, and a flat stone ledge encircles its lower part. A metal staircase with railings climbs at the left toward the platform, and a red brick wall stands behind. The platform edge is painted with red and white stripes. No people are visible. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-09-13Night photograph of a large polished black stone Shivalingam on a tiered yoni-pitha base standing in a shallow reflecting pool at an outdoor temple complex. Several people in orange clothing stand on the metal staircase and on the left side of the pool, with a steel handrail. Behind the lingam, tiered stone seating rises beside a white wall with lights. The water reflects the lights and the lingam.2014-02-03A large black Shiva lingam at night, illuminated by spotlights, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands draped around its base and shaft, with a golden-framed face or ornament on the upper section. A metal staircase with railings rises on the left, and a red-edged platform sits at the front over water. Fairy lights string along the back. Rows of seats appear in the background, with some seated people barely visible on the left. No clearly identifiable person is standing in the foreground.2013-03-10