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A large black stone Shivling stands on a circular base in the middle of a still rectangular water pool, with water spilling over its rim and a fountain jet rising beside it. A brass-and-silver face or emblem is set on the lingam. The pool is lined by red-brown tiered seating with stairs leading up. A few figures in white and orange clothing stand or sit at the edge of the tiers and near the water, and a dark stone figure of a bull (Nandi) occupies the bottom foreground. Overcast evening light reflects off the water.

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November 18 20132013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18A dusk photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing on a circular black yoni-peetha base in a water tank, with water flowing from the spouts. A silver band with a small circular ornament and a garland of marigold-like flowers with red and yellow tones wrap the lingam. A metal railing staircase on the left leads up to a platform where several people in saffron-orange robes stand, one in white ritual clothing near the lingam. Rows of empty red seats line the tank behind. A dark stone carved head of a bull or nandi-like figure sits in the foreground at the water's edge. A red multi-storey building stands behind.2013-11-18November 04 20132013-11-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a large open-air amphitheatre-style courtyard with a still reflecting pool in the foreground. A tall black Shiva linga stands on a tiered black pedestal in the middle of the water, with water spilling from its base, and a garland of marigolds and green leaves wraps the top. A dark stone Nandi bull statue sits on a stone plinth at the front edge. Rows of red seating surround the pool, and several figures in orange and saffron robes stand on the metal staircase and along the steps at the back. A red brick building with many windows rises behind the scene in dusk light.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18Dusk view of a large black stone Shivling standing in a water tank on a raised platform with a black yoni-peetha base, water streaming from its spout. A yellow, red and black garland encircles the lingam, and a silver plate with a small mark is set on its face. In the foreground a dark stone nandi bull's head faces the lingam across rippling water. Above, a tiered stone amphitheatre with a metal railing staircase holds several people in orange and saffron robes, with a figure in white standing near the top, partly visible. A red brick building and lit lamps appear at the back.2013-11-18A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a water-filled sunken amphitheatre. The lingam is adorned with a garland of marigolds and has a small white plaque on its side. Around the pool, tiered red stone seating rises, and many saffron-robed sannyasis are seated on the steps. Several orange-clad figures walk along a metal railing and stairway leading to the platform, and a white-clad person stands at the left edge of the water. A red brick building and trees stand in the background under an overcast sky.2013-11-18Photograph at dusk of a large black Shiva lingam with a silver band, rising from a water-filled tank and reflected in still water. Red-tiered seating and a white railing lead up to the lingam platform, with strings of fairy lights and a red multi-storey building behind. On the left steps, several people in white clothes stand near a small ceremonial setup, and a few figures in orange clothing are visible on the stairs. A black Nandi bull statue is in the foreground reflection.2013-11-04A large black stone Shivling stands on a square base in the middle of a still water tank, its reflection mirrored below. A garland of flowers hangs around the lingam and a small white plaque is fixed to its front. Along the stepped red-brick stands and a metal railing on the left, several people in saffron and orange robes walk and stand, one in white near the top of the stairs appearing to attend the lingam. Red brick buildings and trees form the backdrop.2013-11-18November 04 20132013-11-04A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a square black yoni pedestal set on a platform in the middle of a still, reflective water tank. A blue-and-white garland with rounded ends hangs near the top of the linga, and a small placard is attached to its face. Steps with white metal railings lead up from the water to tiered red stone seating in the background. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on the steps and along the railing, with a few people in white clothing on the left bank. Their reflections appear in the water. A red multi-storey building stands behind the tiers. A black stone carved figure in the foreground, with a small garland, sits at the edge of the water.2013-11-04 +1 copies