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A large black stone Shivling stands on a square platform in a rectangular reflecting pool, decorated with a multicolored garland-arch. Tiered red-brick steps and seating rise behind the pool, with a few small figures in white near the steps on the left. A red multi-storey building, trees and a fence frame the scene, and a green-leafed branch overhangs the left foreground. A white plaque is affixed to the lingam. No a person candidate is clearly visible.

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October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands on a square platform in the middle of a still water pool, reflected clearly on the surface. A multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and blue hangs around the upper part of the lingam, and a small white plaque is fixed to its front. Red-brick stepped terraces rise behind the pool, lined with rows of small oil lamps and potted plants. Several figures in saffron and orange robes stand on the steps and along the railings at the left, and a few people in white clothes are visible near the water's edge. Tall flagpoles and a red multi-storey building frame the background under a hazy sky.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivling stands on a square pink platform in the middle of a still green pond, reflected clearly in the water. A garland of flowers is draped on the lingam. Steps with white railings lead up to the platform, and a few figures in orange and white clothing stand on the steps. Tiered red-brick seating surrounds the pond, and rows of potted plants in terracotta pots line the bank in the foreground.2013-06-05A large black Shiva lingam stands on a square stone platform in the middle of a still rectangular pool, its reflection clearly mirrored in the water. Stepped terraces with red-brown tiers and a pathway lead up from the pool, and a few small figures in orange clothing sit or stand on the steps at the left. Green leaves frame the top of the frame, and a red-brick multi-storey building with many windows stands in the background under a pale sky.2013-10-28A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool, its polished surface mirrored in the still water. A silver-banded top section rises from a black yoni-shaped base. Red-brick tiered steps flank the pool, with several small groups of people in white and saffron-coloured clothing seated on the steps at left and standing near the railings. Brick buildings and bare trees surround the open-air compound under a pale overcast sky, and potted plants line the right edge.2013-10-28October 21 20132013-10-21 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large outdoor Shiva temple water tank at dusk, with a tall black Shivalinga rising from a square platform in the centre of a still green-brown pool. Rows of smaller black lingams line the stepped stone embankments surrounding the water on the near side, and red-tiered seating stretches behind the tank beneath a tree at the left edge. A few distant figures in white and light clothing stand on the steps and walkways, and a red multi-storey building fills the background. The scene reflects the lingam in the water.2013-11-04A large black stone Shivalingam with a rainbow-coloured floral garland stands in the middle of a reflecting pool on a square plinth, its mirror image visible in the still water. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand on a staircase at the top of the tiered red-brick seating beside the pool, and a few figures in white clothes sit on steps at the left edge. Tiered terraces of red-brown seating and planted greenery surround the pool, with a multi-storey red building and bare trees behind under a hazy sky.2013-10-21 +1 copiesA large black stone Shivalingam stands on a tiered pedestal in the middle of a still rectangular water tank, its reflection clearly visible in the water. A small colourful garland is draped over the top of the lingam. Behind it, red brick terraces with rows of potted plants rise up, and a red multi-storey building stands in the background. On the left, a few people in saffron and orange robes stand on the steps near the water's edge, with some wearing white. Young plants with green leaves frame the foreground, and a white metal railing sits at the lower left.2013-10-21November 04 20132013-11-04A large black stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base stands on a square platform in the middle of a still rectangular pool. Strings of orange and yellow marigold garlands drape its upper shaft. Red-tiered stone steps and rows of empty red-backed seats rise behind it, and a single small figure sits near the bottom step. Potted plants with green foliage line the near edge of the pool, and the lingam's reflection shows in the water. Red-roofed buildings and trees appear in the background.2013-06-05