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Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga standing on a square white and red banded plinth in the middle of a reflective water tank. Tiers of stone steps around the tank are lined with rows of small oil lamps glowing warm orange, and strings of multicoloured fairy lights run along the railings. A few figures in white dhotis sit or stand on the lower steps at the left and right edges. A metal staircase rises beside the linga. The water mirrors the lights and the linga.

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November 21 20102010-11-21A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a central pedestal in a rectangular tank of dark water, its base garlanded with yellow and orange flower garlands. Tiered red-brown stone steps on both sides are lined with rows of small lit oil lamps, and strings of multicoloured fairy lights in red, green, yellow and orange run along the railings. Metal stairs and railings lead up to the lingam platform, and a few people in white clothes sit on the steps at the upper left. A bright light illuminates the lingam from above. The scene reflects the Karthikai Deepam lamp celebration.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam on a tiered stone base, decorated with gold and white garlands and a striped red-and-white border at its base. Rows of small oil lamps line the terraced stone steps and seating around the lingam, glowing orange against the dark sky. Strings of colourful festive lights hang across the background. A metal staircase and railing run along the left side. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-21Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised square platform in the middle of a rectangular tank with stepped red stone sides. The lingam has three gold-coloured tripundra markings and a gold-edged top, with a small label plate on its face. The tiered steps and water surface are lined with many small lit oil lamps reflecting in the water, and strings of multicoloured fairy lights run along the top of the tank. A white-railed walkway leads to the platform. A few seated people in white clothing are visible at the far left. A dark building stands in the background.2010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21November 21 20102010-11-21Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga standing on a platform in a reflecting water tank, with a metal staircase railing beside it. Strings of multicoloured lights and marigold garlands line the water's edge and steps. On the left, a group of people in white clothes stand on red stone steps near a golden palanquin-style canopy with a small illuminated kalasha. Rows of small oil lamps glow along the right-hand steps, and several people in white walk among them, all reflected in the water. The scene evokes Kartheekai Deepam lamp lighting at a temple tank.2010-11-21