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A photograph of a temple tank at Bidadi. In the foreground, a large black Shiva lingam stands on a black and white base with a yellow and red garland draped around it, a tall black shrine spire behind. A decorated boat-shaped float with a red and white canopy and flower garlands sits in the water, carrying a small deity murti. Around fifteen devotees stand waist-deep in the water, mostly in white and orange clothing, some holding their hands together in prayer. A striped red and white stepped bank and palm trees line the background.

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