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A large black Shiva linga stands on a stepped stone platform in shallow water, richly decorated with layered garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in red, orange, yellow, purple and white. A tiered garland arch in red, yellow and green rises behind the linga, and a silver tripundra-like plate sits on its front face. Water fountains spray beside the platform, and a red multi-storey building with rows of empty tiered seating stands behind. Two small figures are visible at the top of the decorated linga area near the back, but they are too small and distant to identify. Overall this is a Mahashivaratri abhishekam-style linga decoration scene.

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