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A large black Shivalinga stands in the middle of a flooded tiered pit with red stepped seating, water cascading down its face and pooling around its base. A garland with red and yellow flowers hangs on the linga. Dozens of people in orange and saffron robes stand on the red steps and along the terraces, with a few white-clad figures on the side walkways, apparently taking part in an abhishekam at this water-filled ceremonial site. Potted plants line the near edge of the water and a fence and red-roofed buildings sit beyond.

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June 03 20132013-06-03November 04 20132013-11-04June 03 20132013-06-03A large black stone Shivling rises from a flooded reflecting pool with a red-brick tiered stepped amphitheatre behind it. A garland of marigolds or flowers drapes the lingam's upper part. Several people in white clothes are seated on the red steps and a few stand near a metal staircase leading up to the shrine. A white vehicle is parked behind the seating area and a clear overcast sky sits above the trees.2013-06-03A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in the middle of a rectangular pool of muddy brown water, surrounded by red tiered stone steps. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand and sit on the steps at the far side and right. Rows of potted green plants line the left edge of the pool, and parked white vehicles and trees appear in the background under an overcast sky. The scene looks like a temple pond with a lingam at its centre.2013-06-03A large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a rectangular water-filled tank, its base platform surrounded by still water with reflections. Water spills from the lingam's yoni base. A white-clad group in saffron and white stands on the stepped stairs at the upper left, near a small framed portrait placed on a stand. Rows of empty red stone seating rise behind the tank, and potted plants line the near edge. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting at dawn or dusk, with a flower garland of coloured strands wrapped around the lingam's top.2013-11-11November 04 20132013-11-04Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a square platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool, with a striped red and yellow base. A small group of people stands on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some in red garments, and a red-and-white garland is draped on the stone. Behind the pool, tiered red stands hold many seated people dressed in white and orange, and red-brick buildings and potted plants line the foreground. Overcast evening light reflects off the water.2013-11-04November 04 20132013-11-04November 06 20132013-11-06October 28 20132013-10-28A large black Shivalinga stands on a square stone platform surrounded by shallow water, with its reflection mirrored in the pool. A red-and-white garland is draped around the lingam. Behind it, tiered red stone steps rise with many rows of people in orange and saffron robes seated in meditation, and more standing figures in orange along the upper levels and railings. Small potted plants line the steps, and a red building forms the backdrop. In the lower right foreground, several seated figures are visible near small black stone lingams and brass offerings. The scene suggests a large outdoor satsang or puja at a Shiva temple setting.2013-06-04