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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square raised platform in the middle of a turquoise water pool, draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a colourful flower-and-bead garland around its base. Milky liquid runs down the linga. Terraced red steps behind the pool hold a crowd of people in white clothes, with a few figures in saffron-orange robes seated at the far right. Potted green plants line the bottom edge of the frame, and red and yellow bunting decorates the courtyard.

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November 06 20132013-11-06July 22 20132013-07-22A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in the middle of a rectangular pool of pale turquoise water at an outdoor ceremonial ground. The lingam is draped with bands of marigold garlands and multicoloured cloth. Behind it, red tiered stone steps are filled with white-clad devotees seated in rows, with additional people standing along the pool edges and walkways, and a colourful bunting-decorated stage area with palm fronds lines the back. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a public gathering.2013-07-22A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in the middle of a green water tank at an outdoor open-air venue. The lingam is draped with a multicoloured garland of flowers and a strip of striped fabric near its base, and a stream of water flows over its side. Red-tiered stone seating rises around the tank, and a few white-clad people with orange cloth stand on the steps beside the lingam and along the tiers. Potted plants line the near edge of the water, and trees and parked vehicles appear in the background under a pale sky.2013-11-06A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a square platform in the middle of a water tank at an outdoor ashram venue, its base wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and banana-leaf and foliage decorations. Behind it, rows of seated devotees in white clothes sit on red-brown stepped terraces, with more people in white near a red-carpeted area. Several figures in white stand on the steps and near a rail at right. Coloured triangular bunting in red, yellow and blue decorates the far walls, and palm trees and buildings appear beyond. A small seated figure in orange-red garments sits at the front near a red mat. The scene suggests a Guru Purnima abhishekam-style ceremony at the Dhyanapeetam.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large rectangular reflecting pool dominates the scene, with a central square platform holding a tall black Shiva lingam wrapped in a yellow and orange floral garland and marigold drapery. Terraced red-brick seating and stairs rise on the left and right, and a crowd of people in white clothing gathers on the steps in the background, with many more seats empty. Rows of potted plants line the foreground edge of the pool, and red and white bunting decorates the far stands under an overcast sky.2013-07-22November 06 20132013-11-06July 22 20132013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22Outdoor 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.2013-11-04July 22 20132013-07-22