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A photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a tiered pool at an outdoor temple setting, with water cascading over the top of the linga. Many people stand waist-deep in the water around the central shrine, some in white clothes, others in orange or red, performing ritual bathing and offerings. Stepped terraces with red and white bands line the pool, and green plants and a blue-screened construction fence appear in the background, with a multistorey building beyond.

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Devotees bathe in a large stepped tank surrounding a massive black granite Shivalinga with a water spout at its top, at the Bidadi Nithyanandeshwara temple complex. Many people wade and swim in the water, some in white ritual clothing, others in ordinary clothes. Red and white striped steps line the tank, with a blue construction screen and green plants at the edges, and a multi-storey building visible in the background.2009-07-01Outdoor photo of a large tiered stone bathing tank at a temple complex, with a tall black Shiva lingam rising from the water at center. Dozens of people wade and bathe in the pool, most dressed in white garments, while some wear orange or saffron and a woman in a sari stands at the edge. Striped red and cream steps line the tank, with a red brick building and blue tarpaulin fencing behind.2009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01July 05 20112011-07-05July 05 20112011-07-05A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a circular yoni-peetha base in a shallow tank of water, with a stream of water flowing over it. Red and white striped steps line the back wall, and blue tarpaulin and green trees sit behind. Many people stand waist-deep in the water around the lingam, some with hands raised toward it, and one man in an orange garment stands at the base of the lingam on the right, pouring or offering at the peetha. The scene looks like a water abhishekam at the Shivalingam.2009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01A large outdoor tank of dark water with stepped red-and-white stone ghats on the left and back. A tall black stone lingam with a broad yoni-pitha base stands at the right edge of the pool, with water flowing down its surface. Many people stand or swim in the water, some in white clothes, others in light blue, pink, and saffron tones, while others walk along the steps and the pool edge. Some people wear white garments and a few carry small objects. A blue tarpaulin fence and a multistorey building appear at the top of the frame.2009-07-01Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling rising from a shallow pool of water, with a striped red and white stepped embankment on the right. Many people in white clothing stand and bathe in the water and along the steps, some with their hands together. A few men in saffron-orange robes stand near the right edge of the crowd. Palm trees, a rainbow-striped flag line and a clear blue sky frame the scene.2009-01-02A large black stone Shiva lingam with a red-and-white bordered top rises from a yoni-shaped base in a shallow pool, with water pouring over it. Many people stand waist-deep in the water, some in white clothes and some in red and orange, while others reach up to touch the lingam. Behind the pool stand striped red-and-white stepped stone walls and blue tarpaulin on a construction site.2009-07-01A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a tiered water tank with red and white striped walls, with water jets spraying from its upper section. Dozens of devotees bathe and wade in the water around the lingam, while a few stand on the steps at left. A figure in orange and saffron robes stands near the center of the tank beside golden ceremonial items, possibly a palanquin or offering table, with rows of bunting strung across the scene and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02July 05 20112011-07-05