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A large black stone Shivling stands on a square pink platform in the middle of a still green pond, reflected clearly in the water. A garland of flowers is draped on the lingam. Steps with white railings lead up to the platform, and a few figures in orange and white clothing stand on the steps. Tiered red-brick seating surrounds the pond, and rows of potted plants in terracotta pots line the bank in the foreground.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a square platform in the middle of a still rectangular pool. Strings of orange and yellow marigold garlands drape its upper shaft. Red-tiered stone steps and rows of empty red-backed seats rise behind it, and a single small figure sits near the bottom step. Potted plants with green foliage line the near edge of the pool, and the lingam's reflection shows in the water. Red-roofed buildings and trees appear in the background.2013-06-05November 04 20132013-11-04A 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 11 20132013-11-11June 04 20132013-06-04November 11 20132013-11-11November 04 20132013-11-04Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva linga set on a square platform in a shallow reflecting pool, with its reflection visible in the water. A garland of colourful flowers wraps the upper linga. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand on the metal stairs and tiered red seating at the left, with a framed portrait on a stand at the far left. Potted plants line the pool's edge in the foreground, and a red multi-storey building stands behind.2013-10-28A large black stone Shivling stands on a square platform in a rectangular reflecting pool, decorated with a multicolored garland-arch. Tiered red-brick steps and seating rise behind the pool, with a few small figures in white near the steps on the left. A red multi-storey building, trees and a fence frame the scene, and a green-leafed branch overhangs the left foreground. A white plaque is affixed to the lingam. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA 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 Shivalingam stands on a tiered pedestal in the middle of a still rectangular water tank, its reflection clearly visible in the water. A small colourful garland is draped over the top of the lingam. Behind it, red brick terraces with rows of potted plants rise up, and a red multi-storey building stands in the background. On the left, a few people in saffron and orange robes stand on the steps near the water's edge, with some wearing white. Young plants with green leaves frame the foreground, and a white metal railing sits at the lower left.2013-10-21Outdoor 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.2013-11-04