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A large dark stone Shiva lingam on a tiered yoni-pitha base is being bathed by streams of water from several jets around it. Bright marigold garlands with multicolored ribbons wrap the lingam and the base. A white metal staircase and railing stand at the left. Behind it, a terraced bank of red clay pots holds green plants under a dusk sky with trees at the right. No people are visible in the scene.

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December 23 20112011-12-23December 23 20112011-12-23Dusk scene at a temple with a large black Shivalinga on a tiered black pedestal, draped with a garland of marigolds and a band of purple, yellow and white flower decoration, while water streams down over it from above. Beside it, a figure seated on a decorated red and gold platform or palanquin with a flower-garlanded frame is shaded by an orange umbrella; the seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe and sits near several white-clad people at the base of the platform. Behind, a wall of many terracotta pots with green plants rises under a dark blue evening sky with trees and a light pole.2011-07-16A night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing in shallow dark water, its base wrapped in a yellow and green flower garland and a bunting-like band of yellow and green. Water cascades down over the lingam and its pedestal from above, lit by bright lamps. A metal staircase with railings rises on the left beside a fence and a row of potted plants. Rippling water reflects the lights. No people are visible.2011-07-16A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands outdoors at night, lit by bright white lights. Water pours down over it from above, cascading in streams around the lingam and base. The lingam is decorated with bands of white and silver ornament and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers wrapped around its base and sides. A metal staircase and railing rise on the left, and tiered seating stands in the background with a building behind. No people are visible.2011-03-03Night photograph of a large black cylindrical Shiva lingam standing on a tall tiered base wrapped with yellow and white marigold garlands. Water sprays in arcs around the lingam, and a metal staircase with railings rises at left beside a bright floodlight. Blue and green fairy lights hang on a wall at right, and rows of clay pots line the brick wall behind. No people are visible in the scene.2016-01-06A large black stone Shiva lingam in a central water basin at night, illuminated by lights and surrounded by spraying fountain jets. The lingam is draped with garlands of yellow, green and magenta flowers, with a floral arch behind it. Red-and-white striped borders edge the basin, and tiered stone seating is visible in the background. A few small figures are faintly visible at the water's edge on the left and right, but they are too indistinct to clearly count or identify.2010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20162016-01-04November 22 20102010-11-22A night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a raised platform, decorated with a yellow and green garland draped around its base and a green-and-yellow garland at the top. Water sprays and streams down over the lingam from above. A metal staircase with silver handrails leads up beside it to a small platform. Behind, rows of clay pots with green plants are lit at night. No people are visible.2011-07-16A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in shallow water at dusk, draped with a marigold garland with yellow and black border trim and a cascade of water pouring over its top. Its circular yoni base sits on a platform in a pool surrounded by tiered red steps lined with plants and metal railings. A small illuminated shrine with lit lamps and an orange canopy sits beside it. A concrete building under construction and trees stand in the background.2011-07-16Night photograph of a large dark grey Shivalinga on a raised black yoni-pitha base in a water-filled pool, decorated with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green. A striped garland drapes the linga shaft. Two men are visible: a bare-chested worker in light clothing on the left holding a hose, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl pouring water or washing near the base. Metal railings and a staircase lead up the left side, and rows of small lit lamps and string lights glow in the background beside terraced planters.2011-10-12