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A large crowd of devotees bathes waist-deep in a rectangular tank at an outdoor ceremony. Many wear white ritual clothes. A massive black Shivalinga rises from a black yoni-peetha platform in the centre of the water, with a rainbow arcing over it. In the foreground a figure in orange and red robes sits on a decorated golden seat near a gold-and-red palanquin, with attendants in orange and yellow beside it. Red-and-white striped walls border the tank, with palm trees, orange festoon strings and a crowd on the far bank under a clear sky. Some people hold colourful balloons. The scene suggests a Shivalinga abhishekam bathing ritual during a festival.

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Outdoor photo of a large tank of water at a temple-like complex, with a tall black Shiva lingam rising from a circular base at the centre-back, a faint rainbow arcing over it. Many people, mostly in white clothing, stand and wade in the water around a golden palanquin carried by figures in saffron-orange robes, with a red cloth draped on it and bright decorations. Some people hold colourful balloons and floats. Red-and-white striped walls surround the tank, palm trees and bunting stand behind, and spectators line the near bank in white and other clothing.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam with a striped coloured border, rising from a square basin in a pool surrounded by red and white checkered walls. Many people in white clothes wade and swim in the water around the lingam, with some holding colourful balloons. On a raised platform at the pool's edge, two people in saffron-orange robes stand beside a gold-canopied ceremonial seat with a red cushion and floral decorations. Strings of orange and red flags stretch across the sky, palm trees stand behind, and a rainbow arcs through the water spray. Sky is clear and blue.2009-01-02Outdoor 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.2009-01-02Large outdoor photo of a giant black stone Shiva lingam rising from a square basin of water, its rounded top decorated with coloured bands, with a golden yoni-peetha base. Devotees in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the lingam, with many more in orange and saffron garments along the red-and-white striped walls. A rainbow arcs through spray near the top of the lingam, and colourful balloons and garlands float on the water beside a decorated seat. Palm trees and blue sky frame the scene, with a crowd gathered along the far bank.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Devotees bathe in a shallow pool around a large black Shiva lingam set on a raised platform, with a rainbow arcing over water spray from the lingam. Two women in orange-saffron robes stand beside a gold-canopied red seat at the water's edge, one holding a pot-like vessel, while many people in white clothing wade in the water, some raising hands. Red-and-white tiled walls surround the pool, with orange and yellow streamers strung between palm trees and colourful balloons floating in the foreground. The scene appears to be a Hindu abhishekam-style water ritual at a festival.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Large outdoor pool at a temple-like site with a tall black Shiva lingam rising from a circular base at right, a rainbow arcing in the spray. Dozens of people in white clothes stand and wade in the water, many with arms raised. Near the centre, two women in orange saffron robes stand beside a gilded palanquin with red cushions and a canopy, surrounded by floral garlands and offerings. Red-and-white striped walls, a red-and-white ribbon line, palm trees and a clear blue sky frame the scene.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02