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A large crowd of devotees wades and swims in a shallow tank around a huge black Shiva lingam with a striped band on its yoni-peetha base, a fine spray and rainbow arching over it. Most devotees wear white clothes. On a raised platform at left, two people in orange robes stand beside a decorated palanquin with a red and gold canopy, flower garlands and a red cloth draped over it. Palm trees, orange festoon strings and a red-and-white brick wall frame the scene under clear sky.

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Outdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a tall cylindrical top and a broad yoni-style base rising from a shallow water tank edged with red-and-white striped steps. Dozens of people wearing white clothes stand and wade in the water around a central group. Several figures in saffron-orange robes stand together near a decorated platform with yellow and orange flowers and a small ceremonial canopy. Colourful garlands and a red-white banner line stretch across the background, with palm trees, a dusty construction area and a rainbow arcing over the lingam. Several people wade with raised hands and a few children are in the water.2009-01-02Devotees bathe in a shallow pool around a large black Shiva lingam set on a raised platform, with a rainbow arcing over water spray from the lingam. Two women in orange-saffron robes stand beside a gold-canopied red seat at the water's edge, one holding a pot-like vessel, while many people in white clothing wade in the water, some raising hands. Red-and-white tiled walls surround the pool, with orange and yellow streamers strung between palm trees and colourful balloons floating in the foreground. The scene appears to be a Hindu abhishekam-style water ritual at a festival.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam with a striped coloured border, rising from a square basin in a pool surrounded by red and white checkered walls. Many people in white clothes wade and swim in the water around the lingam, with some holding colourful balloons. On a raised platform at the pool's edge, two people in saffron-orange robes stand beside a gold-canopied ceremonial seat with a red cushion and floral decorations. Strings of orange and red flags stretch across the sky, palm trees stand behind, and a rainbow arcs through the water spray. Sky is clear and blue.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Large outdoor pool at a temple-like site with a tall black Shiva lingam rising from a circular base at right, a rainbow arcing in the spray. Dozens of people in white clothes stand and wade in the water, many with arms raised. Near the centre, two women in orange saffron robes stand beside a gilded palanquin with red cushions and a canopy, surrounded by floral garlands and offerings. Red-and-white striped walls, a red-and-white ribbon line, palm trees and a clear blue sky frame the scene.2009-01-02Large crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothes, wading and bathing in a water tank around a tall black Shiva lingam with a striped decorated backdrop. Two figures in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised golden palanquin or seat with red cushion at center. A rainbow arcs over the lingam. Red and orange bunting hangs across the background, palm trees behind, and a few colorful balloons float in the water at lower left. Among the water, one bare-armed man in a light blue shirt raises his arm.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalinga rising from a pool with red-and-white striped walls, water spraying from its top with a rainbow visible in the spray. A crowd of many people, mostly in white clothing, wades and swims in the water around a small raft-like platform. On the platform, two people in orange robes stand beside a decorated golden seat with flowers and a red cushion. Palm trees, orange festoon strings and a sandy embankment are in the background, and a bright yellow float and balloons drift in the water.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a tiered water tank with red and white striped walls, with water jets spraying from its upper section. Dozens of devotees bathe and wade in the water around the lingam, while a few stand on the steps at left. A figure in orange and saffron robes stands near the center of the tank beside golden ceremonial items, possibly a palanquin or offering table, with rows of bunting strung across the scene and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02Large outdoor photo of a giant black stone Shiva lingam rising from a square basin of water, its rounded top decorated with coloured bands, with a golden yoni-peetha base. Devotees in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the lingam, with many more in orange and saffron garments along the red-and-white striped walls. A rainbow arcs through spray near the top of the lingam, and colourful balloons and garlands float on the water beside a decorated seat. Palm trees and blue sky frame the scene, with a crowd gathered along the far bank.2009-01-02