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Night photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone shivalinga wrapped in yellow and green marigold garlands, with water streaming down its sides. To the right, a seated figure in orange-red robes sits in an arched shrine decorated with yellow and green flower garlands, lit by two white lamps, with a small green-clad attendant beside the throne. Brick terraced wall with plants behind, and a metal staircase at left. The water pool holds floating garlands.

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December 23 20112011-12-23December 23 20112011-12-23Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at the edge of a water tank, with water cascading down its surface and garlanded with yellow-and-green flower strings and decorative white drapery. Beside it, a gold-and-green ornate palanquin or boat float moves across the water, carrying a small deity murti under a canopy. Two figures in orange and white robes stand on the float and wade beside it. Illuminated stone steps with seated spectators, a row of string lights and a floodlight complete the scene.2010-12-30Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga on a stepped platform at the water's edge, draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands and sealed with silver bands. Beside it, a flower-decorated floating platform in a pool holds a seated figure in orange robes under bright light, with a garlanded floral arch and a deity murti or framed image behind. A metal staircase rises on the left, and a brick wall lines the background. A small figure in white stands near the water's edge at right.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a flower-decorated floating platform on dark water beside a large black shivalinga-style pillar wrapped in yellow and purple garlands. On the platform sits a seated figure in orange-saffron robes beneath an ornate yellow and white arch with flower arrangements at each side, lit by a small white lamp. A second person in orange robes sits nearby on the platform, and a person in white stands partly submerged in the water at the right. A brick terrace wall with plants lines the background.2011-12-22March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20162016-01-06December 22 20112011-12-22Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga on a water-side platform, with water streaming down its face and sides, decorated with a band of white and purple marigold-style garlands. Beside it on the right, a small raised platform draped in orange-and-gold cloth holds a seated figure in orange robes under a canopy, with a flower arch behind and lit oil lamps and offerings in front. Several people in white and orange clothing stand waist-deep in the dark water near the platform, apparently taking part in a water ritual. Steps and balustrade rise in the background with small stone figures on the top edge.2011-03-03December 23 20112011-12-23Night photograph of an illuminated ornamental float or ratha on water, decorated with green and yellow garlands and colourful striped panels. Inside its open shrine a deity murti or figure sits draped in orange and white cloth with garlands, lit by a bright lamp. Water sprays in thin jets across the scene, with reflections on the dark water and string lights overhead. Some small figures are partly visible near the float's base.2016-01-04