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A large Shiva linga stands on a square platform in the middle of a water pool, decorated with dense garlands of marigold and multicoloured flowers in red, yellow, purple and white. A wide band of garlands wraps the base, and orange-and-yellow flower strings hang along the platform edge and a footbridge. Water jets spray around the platform. Behind the linga, a stepped seating area with rows of empty chairs leads to a red multi-storey building. A few small figures stand on the raised steps above the linga, too distant to describe in detail. The scene suggests a Mahashivaratri abhishekam-style display of a decorated deity murti.

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February 17 20152015-02-17March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07January 03 20162016-01-03February 27 20142014-02-27A large silver-grey Shivalinga stands on a square stone platform in water, decorated with yellow, white, green and maroon flower garlands hanging in strands around its base, with a white and red garland arch behind the top and horizontal three-line tripundra markings with a red centre on its face. Water pours down its surface. Tiered red-brick steps with rows of seated devotees and a red building stand in the background, and the scene is reflected in the still water. No people stand near the linga, though a few figures are seated on the tiers and on the upper platform edge.2016-01-03January 03 20162016-01-03February 27 20142014-02-27July 29 20132013-07-29March 07 20162016-03-07 +1 copiesFebruary 27 20142014-02-27A large Shiva linga installed on a stepped platform in the middle of a water pool is heavily decorated with marigold and orange-yellow flower garlands, with red and dark floral trim. Two small figures stand at the top of the linga, and a few people in white clothes sit on the right-hand stands. Fountains spray water around the base, and behind it are empty red-seated tiered stands and a multi-storey red building under a pale sky. This appears to be a Swayambu Linga abhishekam setting, with the linga decorated as a ritual offering.2016-03-07