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A large black stone Shivalinga at night is bathed by water jets spraying in arcs from above, with water streaming down its base. The linga is draped with a garland of orange and white flowers and decorated with ornate gold and red embroidered cloth panels. A metal ladder leans against the base. Behind it, red stepped seating and strings of red lights are visible, with a red and gold throne-like chair at the left edge. A few figures in white clothing stand on the steps at the left, partially visible.

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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing on a tiered black yoni-peetha base, with water streaming and spraying from its sides and top. A metal ladder leans against the lingam, and a garland of orange, white and red flowers hangs down its front. Ornate gold-and-jewelled cloth decorations with red trim drape the base. The lingam sits in a pool bordered by a red and white striped wall. In the background, a few seated figures in white are faintly visible on tiered red seating under the dark sky.2010-11-23Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in a water basin edged with red and white striped walls, with water jets spraying up and around it. Gold and red decorative bands and a golden ornament are draped on its base and shaft, with a small ladder beside it. Faint figures in white clothing are seated on tiered red steps at the back, and a gold throne-like seat is visible at the left edge. Red fairy lights line the distance. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style water ritual at a shrine, though no clear ritual action is shown beyond the spraying water.2010-11-23December 30 20102010-12-30November 23 20102010-11-23December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a water tank, with water jets rising around it in a fountain-like arc. The lingam is draped with garlands and a yellow-and-white decorative cloth, and a metal staircase leads up its side. Striped red-and-white borders line the base. Rows of people in white clothes sit on tiered red steps along the tank, with strings of coloured lights overhead and floodlights at right. No individual is identifiable as a person.2010-12-30Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a horizontal white-and-gold band and three gold-and-red tripundra markings, placed on a pedestal in a water-filled pool. Water jets rise and spray around the lingam. Strings of coloured lights in red, yellow, green and orange hang across the background above tiered stone seating. A small figure in white clothing stands at the left edge beside a metal railing and staircase. A decorated white-draped boat or platform sits at the right edge.2010-11-23December 30 20102010-12-30A 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.2010-11-23A large black lingam stands on a black yoni-peetha base at night, draped with garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers and a white and red bead-like garland band. Water sprays in tall arcs over and around the lingam from fountains, with the water flowing down its surface. Behind it, tiered stands are filled with spectators, and rows of small lamps glow along the lower steps. The base has red and white striped edging. A few small figures in white stand at the sides near the water, and a crowd is seated in the background.2010-02-12November 23 20102010-11-23November 22 20102010-11-22