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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in a water tank, decorated with a multicoloured striped and beaded yoni-pitha base, a garland of flowers draped over the top, and a yellow-and-black striped cloth. Water jets spray around it. A metal staircase with railings leads up to the platform. The tank is surrounded by tiered seating or steps of terracotta pots filled with plants, and a stone wall above has carved Hindu symbols. A few people sit at the far left on the tiered steps, and a couple of figures in white stand at the left edge.

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A large black Shivalingam on a raised square platform in a water tank, decorated with garlands in red, yellow, green and white and a striped multicoloured skirt-like base. Two white metal staircases with railings climb toward the top of the linga, where two people in white clothing sit on the platform; one wears an orange head wrap. The tank surroundings are lined with rows of terracotta pots, and a grey wall behind has a carved Shivalinga outline. Clear sky above and a few trees at the back.2015-01-13Large black Shiva linga on a raised colourful base is garlanded with multicoloured flower and bead strands, standing in a reflective water pool. A metal staircase and railing rise beside it, with a figure in orange robes on the steps and another person in orange near the stairs; a few seated people sit at the left, and a person in white is partly visible at the lower left edge. Behind is a stone wall with a grid of planted terracotta pots and carved panels. Dusky sky and a tree at upper right.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA large black lingam, a Shiva linga, sits on a tall base wrapped in a striped skirt of multicoloured garlands in red, yellow, green and white, with draped flower strings hanging down its sides. The lingam stands on a square platform of red and white striped panels over water. A white metal staircase and scaffold rise beside it, with a few figures in orange and saffron clothing standing on the upper landings. Behind, rows of terracotta pots fill a tiered wall, with a grey concrete wall carrying relief carvings and a tree above. Stepped red seating lines the left side. Several people in white stand at the lower staircase and along the seating area.2015-01-13February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA large black Shivalingam decorated with colourful striped garlands, sitting on a raised platform in the middle of a rectangular water pool. A white metal staircase with railings leads up to the platform. Behind it, tiered stone steps are lined with rows of terracotta pots, and a grey stone wall with carved panels rises at the back under a clear sky with a tree. Two small figures in white are visible on the left steps, though only partly seen.2015-01-13Outdoor photo of a large Shivalingam decorated with multicoloured striped garlands and fabric draped in bands of red, yellow, green and white, set on a square platform in a water tank. White metal scaffolding stairs rise to a top platform where several people in orange and saffron clothes stand near the lingam. Tiered brick seating and terracotta-coloured steps line the tank walls, a grey stone wall with carved motifs stands behind, and a few small figures are visible on the steps at left. Calm water reflects the structure in the evening light.2015-01-13Outdoor photo of a large Shivalinga-style deity murti standing on a raised square platform in a water tank, dressed with multicolored striped garlands and draped flower strings in red, yellow, green and white. Tiered steps with white metal railings lead up beside the murti, with a few small figures near the top in orange and white clothing, possibly attendants. Behind, terraced rows of terracotta pots line the tank walls under a pale sky, with a concrete building and trees beyond. The water reflects the decorated base.2015-01-13A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular black yoni-peetha base on a raised red platform in an outdoor water-filled tank. A garland of yellow and orange marigolds wraps around the lingam. Water jets spray from the basin around it, and a metal staircase with railings rises beside the tank. Tiered rows of potted plants line the red brick walls, with trees and a grey wall behind. No people are visible.2014-10-04