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A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a circular yoni-peetha base in a shallow tank of water, with a stream of water flowing over it. Red and white striped steps line the back wall, and blue tarpaulin and green trees sit behind. Many people stand waist-deep in the water around the lingam, some with hands raised toward it, and one man in an orange garment stands at the base of the lingam on the right, pouring or offering at the peetha. The scene looks like a water abhishekam at the Shivalingam.

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A large black stone Shiva lingam with a red-and-white bordered top rises from a yoni-shaped base in a shallow pool, with water pouring over it. Many people stand waist-deep in the water, some in white clothes and some in red and orange, while others reach up to touch the lingam. Behind the pool stand striped red-and-white stepped stone walls and blue tarpaulin on a construction site.2009-07-01Devotees bathe in a large stepped tank surrounding a massive black granite Shivalinga with a water spout at its top, at the Bidadi Nithyanandeshwara temple complex. Many people wade and swim in the water, some in white ritual clothing, others in ordinary clothes. Red and white striped steps line the tank, with a blue construction screen and green plants at the edges, and a multi-storey building visible in the background.2009-07-01A photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a tiered pool at an outdoor temple setting, with water cascading over the top of the linga. Many people stand waist-deep in the water around the central shrine, some in white clothes, others in orange or red, performing ritual bathing and offerings. Stepped terraces with red and white bands line the pool, and green plants and a blue-screened construction fence appear in the background, with a multistorey building beyond.2009-07-01January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large tiered stone bathing tank at a temple complex, with a tall black Shiva lingam rising from the water at center. Dozens of people wade and bathe in the pool, most dressed in white garments, while some wear orange or saffron and a woman in a sari stands at the edge. Striped red and cream steps line the tank, with a red brick building and blue tarpaulin fencing behind.2009-07-01A photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a white-and-red horizontal tripundra marking, set in a shallow pool surrounded by fountain jets of water. Dozens of people stand waist-deep in the water, many in white clothes, some in red or orange, while a few stand on the pool edge. On the left, a small ornate palanquin with red and orange flags and attendants in white clothing is carried near the water. Striped red-and-white terraced steps line the background, with trees and hills beyond. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style water ritual at the Bidadi temple precinct.2009-06-09January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivling rising from a shallow pool of water, with a striped red and white stepped embankment on the right. Many people in white clothing stand and bathe in the water and along the steps, some with their hands together. A few men in saffron-orange robes stand near the right edge of the crowd. Palm trees, a rainbow-striped flag line and a clear blue sky frame the scene.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a shallow pool of brown water, with water streaming from its top and sides. A crowd of devotees, mostly men in white clothes and some women in colourful saris, stands waist-deep in the water around the lingam. On the left, a golden palanquin with red cushions is attended by two figures in saffron/orange robes who pour water or offer worship. Striped red-and-white terraced steps and spectators in white and colourful clothes line the far side under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02July 01 20092009-07-01January 02 20092009-01-02July 26 20102010-07-26