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A large decorated Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a rectangular water tank, its reflection clearly visible on the still surface. The linga is wrapped in bands of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red and white, with a ring of flowers around its base and a curved garland arch above. Tiered stone steps on both sides of the tank are lined with seated people dressed in white, with a few standing near the edges. A red brick building and trees form the background under a pale sky.

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February 17 20152015-02-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large outdoor Shivalinga set in the middle of a rectangular water tank, decorated with a dense band of multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, orange, red and purple wrapped around its base and pedestal. Tiered red-brick seating on both sides holds rows of white-clad devotees, many in white dhotis and kurtas, watching the ritual. A purple emblem with a white bird sits at the upper left, and a red multi-storey building stands behind the tiers. Sparse white-clad people are seated in the stands; they are small and distant, and no individual can be clearly picked out.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20152015-02-17A large tall Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a water tank, decorated with bands of marigold and orange, yellow, white and purple flower garlands and a patterned fringe at its base. Its top has a carved face motif and small figures appear on the upper edge. Tiered stone seating surrounds the tank, and many people sit in white clothes along the steps, with white-clad figures visible at left and right, while a red building and a fence stand behind. Outdoor evening light falls across the still water.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA large Shivalinga sits on a raised platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool, its base and lingam decorated with bands of marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red. Tiered stone steps on both sides of the pool are filled with seated people dressed in white. A few figures stand near the stepped edges. A red multi-storey building and trees form the background under a pale sky.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19February 17 20152015-02-17A large decorated Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in the middle of a still reflecting pool at dusk. The lingam is wrapped in a garland of yellow and orange flowers and draped with striped yellow, orange and red fabric with gold trim. Tiered terraced seating of red brick steps lines the surrounding banks, with a few white-clad people seated on the steps on the left and centre. Red-brick buildings and a grey wall frame the background under a pale hazy sky. Water reflects the lingam and the terraces.2015-02-17July 31 20152015-07-31A large decorated shivalinga-style structure stands on a platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool. It is wrapped in striped yellow, red, black and white cloth with ornamental drapery and a flower garland, and a dark oval niche is set into its top. Tiered red-brick stands with rows of seated people line the background, and terraced steps on the right are lined with clay pots. A brick building and bare trees are visible under a pale hazy sky. Several small figures are scattered on the stands and steps, but they are too distant to count precisely.2015-02-19A large floral Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a rectangular water pool at an ashram. The lingam is decorated with bands of colourful flower garlands in red, yellow, orange, green and white, with a striped flower-woven yoni base and a red and gold crown-like top. Confetti-like petals are scattered on the water around the platform. Behind the pool, rows of red-brown stone tiered seating hold scattered seated people in white clothing. Tall red multi-storey buildings with many windows rise in the background under an overcast sky. No individual person is clearly the focus, and no a person candidate is visible.2015-07-31