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Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a golden yoni-pitha base set in a water tank, decorated with colourful flower garlands, a multicoloured ring of flowers around the lingam and a gold-covered front panel. Around it a white metal staircase leads up to a platform where several saffron-robed monks in orange clothing stand, some holding brass vessels and lamps. A woman in an orange sari stands at the top beside them, holding a lamp toward the lingam. Fountains spray water on either side, rows of lit oil lamps line the tiered steps, and strings of coloured lights decorate the building behind. Several people in white sit on the steps at the lower right.

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March 10 20132013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a shallow water basin, decorated with yellow, red and pink flower garlands and strings of marigolds, with water fountains spraying at its base. Behind it, a line of saffron-robed priests stands on a white metal staircase and platform; one priest at the top right holds up a lit flame or lamp toward the lingam while others in orange robes hold ritual items. Rows of small oil lamps line the stone steps of the surrounding seating area, and strings of coloured lights hang across the building behind. Several devotees in white sit on the steps at the right. No clearly identifiable a person figure is evident among the robed priests.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base, decorated with marigold and yellow garlands and a bright silver-white ornamental band on the shaft. Several saffron-robed monastics stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at left and behind the lingam, one pouring liquid or offering over the top of the lingam. Water flows from spouts on the basin. Rows of small oil lamps line the terraced steps, and string lights decorate the multi-storey building behind.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a white-capped top, decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and a silver yoni-pitha base, set in a water basin with fountains. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on a white metal staircase and platform at the left, one holding a lit lamp or flame aloft toward the lingam while others fold hands in prayer. Tiered rows of small oil lamps line the steps, and string lights decorate the building behind. This appears to be a lingam abhishekam or aarti in the evening. Five men are visible on the platform; no one is identified by name.2013-03-10Night photo of a large black stone Shivling at a temple courtyard, decorated with a white-tipped dome, a gold band, and garlands of yellow and magenta marigolds. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a white metal staircase and platform at the left, one holding a lit lamp aloft near the top of the stairs, while others gesture toward the lingam. Tiered rows of small oil lamps line the steps and the illuminated building behind, with strings of coloured lights along the walls. Water spouts from the base of the lingam, indicating an abhishekam or lamp-lit puja.2013-03-10Night photo of a large black Shiva lingam with a tiered base, decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and an arched garland frame, with three horizontal white tripundra lines marked on its face. Water flows from the lingam and from a spout on the base. Several priests in saffron-orange robes stand on a white metal staircase and platform at left, one holding a ritual vessel. Rows of small oil lamps line the stepped terrace below, and strings of lights decorate the scene against a building at night.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large black stone Shivling decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands at its base, set in a tiered pool with water spouting from the sides. Behind it, a white metal staircase rises to a platform where several saffron-robed sadhus stand; one raises a lit flame or lamp toward the top of the lingam. Strings of coloured lights decorate a multi-storey building, and rows of small oil lamps line the tiers around the pool.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base, decorated with marigold and multicolored flower garlands and yellow and pink strands hanging from the base. A white metal staircase and railing lead up to a platform where several saffron-robed priests stand, some holding brass vessels and ritual items during a puja. Strings of lights decorate the surrounding building, and rows of small oil lamps line the tiered stone steps around the water. Water flows from the base of the lingam into the pool.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a water basin, decorated with garlands of marigolds and yellow-and-magenta flower strings. Lit oil lamps line the terraced steps behind it. On a white metal staircase and railing at left, about a dozen men in saffron-orange robes stand, some with bare upper bodies and shaved heads; several have hands folded or raised. A woman in orange clothing stands at the top right near the lingam's arch. Water sprays from fountains on both sides. Strings of lights hang on a concrete building behind.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and set in water with fountain jets. A white metal staircase with railings leads up to the linga's platform, where several saffron-robed monks stand and one bare-chested figure in orange cloth reaches toward the linga. Strings of coloured lights and an illuminated dark frame sit on the linga's face. Tiered red-brown steps with many small oil lamps rise behind it, and a multi-storey unfinished concrete building is in the background under the night sky.2013-03-10