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Night photograph of a large dark stone Shiva lingam on a raised square platform, reached by a metal ladder and rope railing, set in water at the edge of a stepped seating area. Strings of small red and orange lamps run along the stepped rows and fence above, and a few small lamps are visible on the steps. Garlands hang on the lingam's base. Two small figures in pale clothing are faintly visible on the steps, too small and indistinct to be identified, and no a person candidate can be confirmed.

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November 22 20102010-11-22Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga standing on a platform in a reflecting water tank, with a metal staircase railing beside it. Strings of multicoloured lights and marigold garlands line the water's edge and steps. On the left, a group of people in white clothes stand on red stone steps near a golden palanquin-style canopy with a small illuminated kalasha. Rows of small oil lamps glow along the right-hand steps, and several people in white walk among them, all reflected in the water. The scene evokes Kartheekai Deepam lamp lighting at a temple tank.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night photograph of a temple tank filled with dark green water, with a large black stone Shivalinga on a square platform in the centre, reached by a metal staircase and decorated with a garland. Tiered stone steps around the tank are lined with rows of small oil lamps glowing orange, forming a lit pattern, and strings of coloured fairy lights run along the top. Bright floodlights illuminate the left edge. No people are visible.2010-11-21March 10 20132013-03-10A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a central pedestal in a rectangular tank of dark water, its base garlanded with yellow and orange flower garlands. Tiered red-brown stone steps on both sides are lined with rows of small lit oil lamps, and strings of multicoloured fairy lights in red, green, yellow and orange run along the railings. Metal stairs and railings lead up to the lingam platform, and a few people in white clothes sit on the steps at the upper left. A bright light illuminates the lingam from above. The scene reflects the Karthikai Deepam lamp celebration.2010-11-21Night photograph of a temple tank at Bhagavan a person's ashram, viewed from a raised position. A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in the water, with a yoni base, gold-coloured ornaments and a floral garland. Tiered red-brick steps descend to the water on the left, with metal railings and a bright floodlight above. Strings of multicoloured lights and bunting stretch across the scene. Several people in white clothes stand on the steps and along the tank edge, and a decorated palanquin or ratha with lit lamps is visible in the distance at upper left. The water reflects the lights and the lingam.2010-11-21Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam standing on a raised white-and-red striped platform in a reflecting pool of still water. Behind it, a tiered stone structure with rows of red seating and colourful string lights in red, green, blue and purple. Bright floodlights illuminate the right side. A few white-clad people stand near the left-side steps at the edge of the pool, and one figure in an orange-brown robe stands on the steps. A tall lingam with a horizontal silver band is visible on the central structure. The scene is a temple-like outdoor setting with the lingam reflected in the water.2014-09-08Night photograph of a large black Shiva linga standing in a dark reflecting pool, with water jets spraying up around it and a white metal staircase rising beside it. Decorated with yellow and green garlands, the linga is lit by a spotlight. At right, a small garlanded boat with lights floats on the water, carrying two people in orange or saffron clothing near a raised ceremonial canopy. A red-brick stepped ghat lines the right side of the pool.2011-03-03A large black Shiva lingam at night, illuminated by spotlights, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands draped around its base and shaft, with a golden-framed face or ornament on the upper section. A metal staircase with railings rises on the left, and a red-edged platform sits at the front over water. Fairy lights string along the back. Rows of seats appear in the background, with some seated people barely visible on the left. No clearly identifiable person is standing in the foreground.2013-03-10Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga standing on a square white and red banded plinth in the middle of a reflective water tank. Tiers of stone steps around the tank are lined with rows of small oil lamps glowing warm orange, and strings of multicoloured fairy lights run along the railings. A few figures in white dhotis sit or stand on the lower steps at the left and right edges. A metal staircase rises beside the linga. The water mirrors the lights and the linga.2010-11-21