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A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a shallow water tank, with water streaming down its sides from a pouring spout. Devotees, mostly in white clothing, stand chest-deep in the water crowding around the base. On the left, a golden palanquin with a red velvet seat and a gold canopy sits at the edge of the tank, decorated with colourful balloons and garlands. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand near the palanquin tending to the ritual, one pouring or offering something. Red-and-white striped steps and a clear blue sky frame the scene, with trees and bunting in the background. The setting suggests an abhishekam-style water ritual at a temple tank.

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Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a shallow pool of brown water, with water streaming from its top and sides. A crowd of devotees, mostly men in white clothes and some women in colourful saris, stands waist-deep in the water around the lingam. On the left, a golden palanquin with red cushions is attended by two figures in saffron/orange robes who pour water or offer worship. Striped red-and-white terraced steps and spectators in white and colourful clothes line the far side under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large water tank at a temple complex, with a tall black Shiva lingam on a round black yoni-pitha rising from the water, with water jets spraying from it. Crowds of devotees wade and bathe in the brown water, many in white clothes, some with children and colourful balloons. On the left, a palanquin-like ornate golden decorated structure with an orange-robed figure stands on the steps near a man in white with an orange shawl. Strings of orange and red pennants stretch along the red-and-white striped walls under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a circular tank of water, its top banded with a coloured stripe, under a clear blue sky with palm trees and a red-and-white striped boundary wall. Many people, mostly in white clothes, stand and bathe waist-deep in the water around the lingam. In the centre, two figures in saffron-orange robes stand on a raised platform beside the lingam, one with a umbrella-like canopy above, with flower garlands and offerings in front of them. Red and orange festoon strings hang along the top of the wall. The scene suggests a ritual bathing event.2009-01-02Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam set in a shallow water pool with stepped red and white seating behind. Two women in saffron-orange robes stand near a red and gold throne-like seat; the woman on the left holds a long pouring vessel and water streams down over the lingam. Dozens of devotees wade in the water wearing white clothes, with others on the steps. Strings of marigold garlands drape the lingam and bunting flags run across the background trees and fence.2009-01-02Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam in a water basin, with water jets spraying from its top and sides. Dozens of people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water crowding around the lingam, with a few in red or striped shirts. Two figures in orange robes stand at the base of the lingam near a small golden palanquin with red cushions and marigold garlands. Red and white tiled walls surround the basin, with more white-clad devotees on the steps and a striped banner line overhead, under a clear sky. Apparent abhishekam ritual bathing at a festival setting.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalinga rising from a water basin lined with red-and-white striped walls, with a rainbow arc in the spray. A decorated palanquin-style float carrying a gold-canopied seated deity murti moves through the shallow water, with a figure in orange robes standing on it beside flower garlands. Many people wade and bathe in the water and crowd the banks in white and colourful clothes, with palm trees and a clear blue sky behind.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling rising from a circular basin of water, with streams of water pouring over it. Dozens of people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water crowding around the base. Two monks in saffron-orange robes stand at the Shivling, one bending forward at its base. A golden palanquin with a red seat and ornate gold canopy sits at the water's edge beside colourful decorations. Red-and-white striped steps rise behind the crowd, with bunting strung across and trees and a clear blue sky beyond.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02