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Night photograph of a large black Shivalingam being bathed by water flowing down its surface, framed by garlands of marigold and mixed flowers. In the foreground, a man in red-orange robes and a red-and-gold ornate throne sits with arms folded, a rudraksha-style necklace and red forehead mark visible, while an attendant in saffron robes stands beside him holding a large orange umbrella over him. The platform is heavily decorated with multicoloured garlands. Water spray and a metal staircase frame the scene against a dark blue sky.

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July 16 20112011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16Night photograph of a floating ceremonial platform on a water tank, decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. A large black Shiva lingam with water pouring over it stands behind, with a metal staircase beside it. Seated on a red and gold throne is a person in red-orange silk robes and a beaded necklace; beside them a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds an orange umbrella over the seated figure. A bare-chested attendant swims in the water at the platform's edge and another person is partly submerged at the front. Lamps and offerings sit on the platform, and a tasselled canopy hangs above the throne.2011-07-16Night photograph of a temple abhishekam scene. Water sprays upward in a bright arc from a high metal scaffold platform, lit against a dark sky. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a tall fringed canopy in red, yellow and blue above. The seated figure holds a ceremonial object near the chest and gestures with a raised hand, while a second robed attendant in orange sits beside the throne. Both wear orange robes. The throne is framed by yellow, orange and white flower garlands, and a small deity murti stands on a pedestal in front. A bright lamp light is visible behind the throne.2011-07-16July 16 20112011-07-16 +1 copiesJuly 16 20112011-07-16December 22 20112011-12-22A seated man in red-orange sannyasi robes and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gilded throne with a deep red cushioned seat. A garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers wraps the throne and the canopy above it. A standing monk in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads holds a large bright orange umbrella over the seated figure. The setting appears to be a stone riverside or ghat with steps and water in the background, and the scene is lit by dusk light. A canopy with tasselled edging in red, purple and white hangs above the throne. The seated man has a candidate match in appearance, with long hair and ornate adornments, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity from appearance alone.2011-07-16Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony beneath a dark sky. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and a floral garland arch wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, with a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala. He holds a silver sceptre-like object. To the left, a bald man in white holds a flaming oil lamp (aarti) toward the throne. Behind, a standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands near a metal staircase, and a small deity murti in a flower garland sits on a red-draped stand in front. A colourful tasselled canopy hangs above the throne.2011-07-16Night photograph of a temple tank ceremony at a large black stone shivalingam with flowing water and yellow-and-white flower garlands draped over it. Beside it stands an ornate golden palanquin with a multicoloured canopy and floral garlands, carrying a small deity murti in orange cloth. An attendant in an orange robe stands in the water near the platform, and several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand at the right edge. Spectators are seated on tiered steps in the background, and string lights are visible along the edges.2010-12-30July 16 20112011-07-16