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Night photograph of a large dark water tank at a temple-like site. On the left, a tall black stone Shivalinga stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal, with a metal staircase railing beside it. On the right, a small illuminated raft or platform floats on the water carrying a decorated deity murti draped in flowers and garlands, lit by bright white lights. Behind the water, a brick wall is lined with rows of small potted plants. No people are visible.

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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing at the edge of a dark reflective water tank, with a metal staircase railing on its left side and gold bands near its top. Across the water, a small illuminated deity murti sits on a raised platform under an arched decorated canopy with bright white lamps on either side. A brick wall lined with rows of terracotta pots forms the background. One figure is faintly visible near the platform. The scene is lit mainly by the lamps and reflections on the water.2011-12-10Night photograph of a dark pond with a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform at left, its band of white markings visible. In the centre of the water, a small floating shrine platform holds a decorated deity murti under an arched canopy of bright flower garlands, flanked by two lit lamps that reflect on the water. Behind it stands a tall brick wall with stepped niches, and a railing along the right edge. No people are visible.2011-12-10Night photograph of a temple tank. A large dark stone Shivalinga stands at the left edge beside a steel staircase railing, its surface marked with a small white band. In the centre, a small illuminated deity murti sits on a raised platform floating in the still black water, lit by bright white lights. Tiered brick walls and railed steps line the far side under a dark sky. 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 11 20112011-12-11Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga rising from a reflective water tank, with a set of white metal stairs on the left leading toward it. Beside the lingam, a small illuminated floating platform carries a deity murti decorated with a colourful garland and bright lights, with a figure in orange seated near it. A few people in white stand or sit in the water at the platform's edge. Floral petals float on the water, and terraced red walls with potted plants line the background.2011-12-10December 22 20112011-12-22Night photo of a large black stone Shivling on a raised platform at left, with a metal staircase railing beside it and gold-coloured bands on its shaft. To the right, a decorated deity murti sits on a flower-garlanded altar lit by bright white lamps, with rows of small clay lamps stacked on the terraced wall behind. A figure in white sits near the altar, with a few other people partly visible at its base. Dark trees fill the background.2011-12-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga standing on a raised platform at the edge of a water tank, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands. A silver band with inscription is wrapped around the upper shaft. Beside it, a small illuminated shrine with yellow-and-green garlanded arch and lamps holds a seated figure in orange robes, lit by bright lights. Terraced brick steps line the water, and a metal stairway leads up to the platform. No people are visible.2011-12-22Night photograph of a flooded temple tank at a Shiva shrine. In the foreground a large black lingam stands on a raised platform, draped with a yellow and black garland band, reached by a white metal staircase. Floating flower petals and leaves dot the dark water. Beyond, a brick wall with ledges holds plants, and a brightly lit illuminated shrine or palanquin with a seated figure in orange and red sits at the far edge. No people are clearly visible.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam on a tiered yellow-and-black garlanded base, standing on a wooden platform at the edge of dark water, with a metal staircase railing beside it. Across the water a brightly lit, ornately decorated shrine canopy with yellow, red and blue embellishments houses a seated figure in orange robes, flanked by garlands and draped fabric. Clay-pot-lined terraced banks and a brick wall form the background. Reflections of lights shimmer on the water surface. Appears to be a waterside ritual setting at night.2011-12-22