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A large Shiva lingam stands in the middle of a water tank, wrapped in a broad oval band of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, white, purple and green. Its base is a wide flower-draped pedestal of stacked petal-like tiers decorated with bands of blossoms, and garlands hang down its sides. Behind it, tiered stone steps are filled with seated devotees in white clothing, and a red brick building with many windows rises beyond the fence. Small figures are visible on the top of the lingam's crown area. The scene suggests a flower-decorated lingam abhishekam or puja at a water tank.

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