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A large dark Shiva lingam stands on a black square pedestal in a night outdoor setting, with a garland arch of yellow, white and red flowers curving over it. A silver band encircles the lingam's upper section. Empty spectator seating stretches on both sides, and a few distant lights glow in the background buildings. No people are visible.

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A dimly lit night scene of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a square yoni base, set before a dark arched backdrop edged with yellow and black bands. A small bright light glows on the lingam's central band. Rows of empty stadium-style seating and metal railings fill the background, and a bright floodlight shines above. No people are visible, and the lingam appears to be the centre of a rudrabhishekam setting.2013-12-30August 31 20152015-08-31Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga standing in shallow water, its reflection visible on the dark surface. The linga is framed by an arched garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and has a silver band around its middle. It rests on a red and white striped base within a water-filled enclosure. Building lights and stands are faintly visible behind it. No people are visible in the scene.2013-12-30December 30 20132013-12-30Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a square yoni-pitha base, wrapped with a garland of yellow and orange marigolds. Water flows down its surface, and a silver-framed panel is set on its front. Three figures in orange or saffron clothing stand on a raised platform at the top of the lingam, illuminated by a few lights. Behind it are a dark multi-storey building and rows of empty red-brown stadium seating enclosed by metal railings. The scene is dark and quiet.2015-08-31Night photograph of a huge dark blue Shiva lingam with a garland of flowers wrapped around its upper half, standing on a black square yoni-peetha base in an outdoor temple courtyard. Metal scaffolding stairs and a platform rise beside it, and a few figures in white stand on the platform. On the left, several people in white clothes sit on stone steps, and a bright floodlight illuminates the scene against a dark sky. Many people are seated in rows in the background, appearing to attend a ritual abhishekam.2013-12-30Night photograph of a large dark black stone shivalinga installed on a raised platform in an open stadium with rows of empty red-and-white seats. The linga is wrapped with a band of yellow and red garland-like decoration and has a silver-toned band near its middle. Atop the structure, a few figures stand in the dim light, one holding a lit flame, with stadium floodlight poles and a building silhouetted behind.2015-08-31A night photograph of a large dark black stone Shivalingam on a black circular peetha base, with a multicolored garland of yellow, red and green flowers draped over its upper part and silver bands around its middle. A metal staircase and railing rise on the left, where a figure in white dhoti and shawl stands near the top of the stair beside another person in dark clothing, partly visible. A white building with decorative windows and potted plants stands behind, with a red and white painted border along the base. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at the lingam; the lighting is dim.2013-12-30August 31 20152015-08-31June 02 20142014-06-02Night photograph of a huge dark blue Shiva lingam with a yellow and white flower garland draped over its top, set on a black yoni-pitha base at an outdoor ghat-like stepped platform. Metal stairs with railings climb the side of the lingam. Several people in white clothes sit on the stone steps at left, and a few figures stand near the top of the lingam. A white canopy, a light, and a row of flagpoles appear in the dark background.2013-12-30August 31 20152015-08-31