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Night view of an outdoor temple-style event: a large Shivalinga-shaped structure wrapped in dense garlands of yellow, orange, purple and green flowers stands at the water's edge, with fountain jets rising behind it and a golden decorated arch and metal scaffolding beside it. A raised stage draped in pink and red cloth holds an ornate golden throne-like seat with a chair and footstool, empty at the moment. Rows of seated people in white and light clothing fill the tiered stone seating on the right, lit by strings of lamps along the wall and floodlights above.

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Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony at a water-filled sunken arena. A large black Shivalinga stands at centre on a striped white-and-maroon plinth, wrapped in colourful garlands and marigold strands, with brass pots arranged at its base. A water jet rises behind it, and a wooden-railed walkway with marigold garlands runs across the water on the left. Rows of seated people in white clothes fill tiered seating on the right and back, and a red-carpeted stage lies at lower right. Bright floodlights illuminate the scene against the dark sky.2016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor festival at a water-side stage. A large Shiva lingam-style structure is decorated with yellow, orange and green marigold garlands and flower-draped panels. In front, a gilded golden throne with a red cushion sits on a red-draped platform, unoccupied in view. Across the dark water a small illuminated barge-like float with a decorated canopy floats, and a crowd of seated devotees fills the stands on the left under floodlights and strings of coloured lights on a building at right.2016-12-14Night photograph of an outdoor water-side ceremony. A large decorated Shiva lingam-like structure with a tall pillar stands on a red-draped platform surrounded by garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers, with a golden ornate seat in front. Tiered stone seating behind is filled with many seated people in white clothes, lit by floodlights and a strip of small lamps along the wall. A large screen is mounted on the right, and the stage reflects in the still water below. No individual a person candidate is clearly identifiable at this distance, so no claim is made.2016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor ghat-style stepped amphitheatre at a riverside temple. In the left foreground a large black Shivalinga-style murti stands on a tall pedestal draped in yellow, white and black marigold garlands, with a hooded serpent motif rising behind it. Beside it, a seated figure in a golden throne-like chair with red cushions sits on a striped carpeted platform covered in red cloth. Brass pots and vessels stand near the base. Rows of seated devotees fill the steps, and strings of lights line the wall, with a large screen at upper right. Several people in white are scattered near the platform, and a lit ceremonial setting suggests a night puja or abhishekam.2016-12-09Night-time outdoor event at an illuminated amphitheatre-style stage with tiered seating rows filled with seated spectators in white clothing. In the foreground, a large black Shiva lingam is adorned with multicoloured garlands in yellow, orange, green, purple and white, with water jets spraying above it and a metal staircase against its side. Beside it stands a gold-framed arch with a small deity murti, and a golden throne-like seat draped with flower garlands sits on a pink stage with red skirting. Strings of lights line the back wall and a screen glows at the right edge.2016-12-23December 09 20162016-12-09Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony at an ashram water-side stage. A large decorated deity murti stands at left, draped with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and striped fabric, with a tiered metal stand. Several shirtless priests sit cross-legged in a row on a red-draped stage facing the audience, with brass vessels and offerings in front. Behind them a large crowd sits on terraced steps beneath a wall strung with warm lights, and a screen is mounted at right. A figure in orange sits on a red throne-like seat at centre, possibly a seated honoured guest, but appearance is not clear enough to identify anyone. Floodlights and a tall metal scaffold frame the scene, consistent with a night procession or brahmotsavam ceremony.2016-12-06December 14 20162016-12-14Night view of the Ananda Lingam at the Vaidya Sarovar healing pond, a large dark granite lingam with a white marking and a stepped stone base, lit by floodlights and a dark purple sky. In front, a red draped platform holds a golden throne with a seated figure in saffron-red robes, flanked by golden ceremonial staffs and brass vessels, with water reflecting on the wet ground. Rows of spectators in white, yellow and other colours sit on tiered stands at right, and a line of lit garlands runs along the wall. A few white-clad attendants stand near the platform and the steps. Rudrabhishekam ritual setting.2016-12-08December 08 20162016-12-08December 06 20162016-12-06Night photo of a large rectangular water tank at a temple festival, with a red-carpeted raised platform in the middle holding an ornate, multicoloured decorated palanquin/throne canopy with yellow, green and red striping and floral garlands. Tiered stone steps on both sides are filled with seated spectators, and bright floodlights and strings of lights line the walls. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible at this distance, and the people on the steps are too small and indistinct to assign roles.2016-12-12