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A photograph of a stone mandapam with an ornately carved, tiered superstructure standing on a platform in the middle of a large green-watered tank. Stone steps descend along the surrounding walls, which have pillared balustrades. Palm and leafy trees and a small shrine tower are visible in the background under a clear sky. No people are present.

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October 13 20062006-10-13October 13 20062006-10-13December 22 20102010-12-22May 08 20182018-05-08A photograph of a green, algae-covered temple pond surrounded by weathered stone and brick retaining walls with ivy and grass growing from the cracks. A metal-roofed covered walkway runs along the top edge, and a thin rope or cord hangs at the left. The water reflects the walls and the structure above. No people or ritual activity are visible.2018-05-08May 08 20182018-05-08 +1 copiesNovember 24 20062006-11-24A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in a water tank at a temple complex. The lingam has a rounded top and a wide circular yoni-pitha base with carved detailing. A metal staircase with railings leads up from the water to the platform. Behind it, tiered red brick steps are lined with potted green plants against a white wall with wooden doors. A small plaque is set on the platform's front face. No people are visible.2014-09-05June 09 20092009-06-09Outdoor temple tank ceremony beside a large black Shiva lingam on a square platform in green water. A golden palanquin with a red cushioned seat and a small gold parasol sits on a raft poled across the water by men in white. A figure in an orange robe stands at the left edge of the water, and several men in white kurtas and dhotis sit on the steps at the bottom, with others in white kurtas standing along the embankment. Red and white striped steps line the far bank, and a figure in white stands at the back of the raft near the flower-garlanded palanquin. Brahmotsavam-style procession ritual in a tank.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02 +1 copiesA large stepped stone tank with still dark water reflects a black stone Shivalinga on a raised square platform, with a stone Nandi bull statue at the right edge. Robed devotees in saffron and orange garments stand and walk along the tiered red-and-white steps leading down to the water. A red and yellow multi-storey building and trees stand behind the complex under a hazy sky.2018-12-22