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A large black polished stone lingam rises from a black yoni-shaped pedestal basin under a clear blue sky, being bathed with water that sprays in a fine mist and forms a rainbow across the stone. A garland of alternating yellow, white, purple and pink flowers wraps the lingam and extends along the base. Behind it stand orange triangular flag bunting strung between poles, a tree, scattered rubble and a red-and-white brick wall. Two people appear only partially at the lower right edge.

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January 02 20092009-01-02A large black polished stone lingam stands on a round black pedestal rim with a red and white striped base, bathed in water spray that forms a rainbow arc across its surface. A garland of white, yellow, purple and magenta flowers hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, a dusty construction area holds scattered grey stones, and a line of orange triangular pennants is strung across a fence. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shiva lingam on a round black yoni-peetha base stands outdoors, with water streaming over it and bright rainbow arcs of light refracted through the spray. A vertical garland of white, yellow, purple and maroon flowers hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, strings of orange flags stretch across a dry, dug-up site with scattered stones, a white and red checkered border wraps the base, and tall trees and utility poles stand against a pale blue sky.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shiva lingam on a black circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed in a stream of water, creating a rainbow in the spray against a clear blue sky. A garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers wraps down the lingam. Behind it are strings of orange pennant flags, a tree, and a flat dusty ground with stones at an outdoor abhishekam site. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni pedestal stands outdoors, decorated with a vertical garland of white, purple and green flowers draped down its front. Water sprays around it, forming a rainbow across the stone. Behind are a row of orange pennants, a white and red painted low wall, scattered rubble and a tree under a clear blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shivalinga on a tiered black yoni-pitha base is being bathed with water, the spray catching sunlight to form a rainbow. A garland of yellow, white, purple and magenta flowers hangs down the lingam. In the background orange bunting strings stretch across a dry open site with stone slabs and bare earth. At lower left a priest in orange-red robes stands beside a pile of marigold garlands, and a few devotees in white and mundu sit near the base. At the bottom a child in a yellow cloth sits at the base of the peetha.2009-01-02A large polished black stone Shiva lingam on a matching black yoni-peetha base stands outdoors, with a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers draped down its front. Water sprays around it, forming rainbows in the mist. Behind are a line of orange and red pennants, rubble, a dirt ground and trees under a blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a matching black yoni-peetha base, standing in a shallow water basin with spray and a rainbow arcing across it. A garland of white and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind are a bare construction-site ground with rubble, strings of orange flags, a white and red striped wall and a tree under a clear blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a circular yoni-peetha base in a shallow pool, with water jets spraying over it and a rainbow arcing through the mist. A floral garland of white, yellow and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind the pool are a low wall painted in red and white stripes, orange festival bunting strung along a fence, and piles of stone and sand. No people are visible. This is a deity murti with abhishekam-style water display, not a person.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivling stands on a tiered yoni-pitha base while water pours over it in an abhishekam, creating a rainbow in the spray. Its upper column is garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower strands, and another garland drapes the base. Around the platform, a crowd of children and adults sits and stands in shallow water, and a man in white dhoti with a red cloth at his waist, wiping his face, stands at the front. A woman in a yellow top sits at the lower left edge, while orange festival pennant strings and a dusty construction site with a pale sky sit behind. Overall, the scene shows a ritual bathing of the Shivling outdoors.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02