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Dusk scene at a large water tank where many devotees, mostly men dressed in white, stand waist-deep in water amid splashing spray. A tall black and gold decorated shivalinga-style structure with a fountain jet rises from the water on the left, and a lit ornamental palanquin or chariot with yellow and red decorations sits on the right bank beside empty tiered seating. Rows of white and red steps line the far side under a blue evening sky.

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A photograph at dusk of a large black Shivalinga rising from a water basin with fountain jets arcing around it. A golden band and strand of garland decorate the base. Dozens of people wearing white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the linga, some with hands raised. Rows of white and maroon seats fill the background beneath a dark blue sky and a glowing light.2009-07-08Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a white band and gold-coloured garland, standing in the centre of a shallow water tank. Water jets spray upward around the lingam. Many people wearing white clothes stand and wade in the water around its base, some crouched in front, with others gathered on the far edge. Tiered white-and-red stands rise behind, lit by floodlights against a dark blue evening sky. Hindu abhishekam-style water ritual at the lingam, with devotees in white.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga standing in a water tank, draped with garlands of orange and white flowers and a fountain of water spraying behind it. Devotees wade in the water in white clothes and one in orange, some touching or gathered around the linga platform. Spectators in white and lit steps line the tiered red stone banks above, with string lights and a glowing sign on the far side.2010-02-12Dusk scene at a temple tank filled with water. A large black Shivalinga stands on a raised platform in the centre, with fountain jets rising around it and a decorated garland draped over it. In the foreground, dozens of people wade waist-deep in the water wearing white clothes, with a few in red or other colours. To the right, a decorated floating platform carries a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white garland and flower decorations, surrounded by marigold garlands. Tiers of red steps rise in the background lined with string lights and people, and a multi-storey building stands at top right.2010-07-26Dusk view of an outdoor water tank at a temple complex, with a tall black Shiva lingam with a rounded top and a black base on the left, water jets falling into the pool. Dozens of people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, with a few in orange, many with hands raised or folded in prayer. On the right, a decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha with lights and flags floats on the water. Tiered stone steps lined with red and white electric lights surround the pool, with trees and lamp posts behind. This appears to be an abhishekam or water ritual at dusk. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable.2009-06-09Night photograph of a large black linga on a square platform in a water tank, decorated with garlands and flower strands, with water jets spraying down over it. A crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in the water around the platform, many in white clothes with orange and saffron garments among them, several with raised arms and hands joined. Others stand on the red-brick steps around the tank, and strings of lights line the walls. The scene shows a linga abhishekam in progress with devotees bathing in the sacred tank.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black linga rising from a tiered circular yoni-peetha pedestal in a shallow reflecting pool, draped with white, orange and green flower garlands and a silver band. Water jets spray upward around it. Dozens of devotees, mostly in white clothing, stand waist-deep in the water with arms raised toward the linga, some in orange or pink saris, during what appears to be an abhishekam. Tiered stone steps on both sides are lined with spectators and strings of small oil lamps, and a lit ornate arch stands at the right. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-02-12Evening photograph of devotees bathing in a shallow tank at a temple complex. A tall black Shivalinga stands at left on a raised platform, decorated with marigold garlands and a mirror-like silver band, with water jets spraying beside it. In the water, dozens of people in white and colourful clothes stand waist-deep facing a small decorated shrine with a raised umbrella and floral garlands, while several others sit or stand near the edge. Tiered red steps behind the tank are lit with rows of small lights, and glowing neon-style outlines of lamps and a Shivalinga appear on the wall above. A few figures stand on the left bank in dark clothes. No identifiable central figure is visible.2010-07-26A night photograph of a large black linga installed on a platform in the middle of a water tank, with water jets spraying up around it. The linga is decorated with garlands and a striped yellow-and-black band. Devotees in white clothing wade in the water around the platform, with one person in an orange-saffron garment among them. Along the stepped stone banks, a large crowd stands watching under floodlights, with some people in colourful clothes near a decorated structure at the back. Trees and dark night sky frame the scene.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga on a raised platform in the middle of a reflecting pool, with a tall water fountain rising behind it. Devotees in white and saffron clothing crowd the near edge of the water, many standing waist-deep, some with arms raised. Tiers of terraced stone steps on both sides are lined with spectators and rows of small oil lamps, and bright floodlights illuminate the scene. A single person in a small boat paddles across the water on the right. The linga is garlanded with green foliage and decorative bands. No a person candidate is clearly visible among the devotees.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large crowd of devotees wading and bathing in a tiered stone tank around a huge black Shiva linga adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and a gold crown-like top, water jets spraying down over it. Many devotees wear white clothing, some in saffron or orange, and some wear yellow sashes, with a few men in white dhoti and shawl at the edge of the water. Oil lamps and string lights line the tiered steps behind, and floating flower petals and offerings dot the water.2010-02-12