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Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a square stepped base with red and white striped sides, set in shallow water reflecting the lights. Several saffron-robed monks climb a metal staircase with railings toward the top of the linga. Rows of terracotta pots line the stone wall behind, and a few devotees stand near the stairs. Yellow lights illuminate the scene against a dark sky.

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Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga on a raised square platform surrounded by water, with a metal staircase and railings leading up to it. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand on the upper level beside the linga, and another saffron-robed man walks down the staircase on the left, one holding a bowl or vessel. Rows of terracotta pots line the embankment behind, and rows of seating are visible in the background. The platform has red and white striped edges, and a dark sky with a crescent moon is above.2014-02-03A night photograph of a large dark black Shiva lingam set in a reflecting pool, with water streaming from its top and sides and a lit band of light around its middle. Several people stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at the left edge; some wear orange robes and others wear white clothes. Red-painted tiered steps and a white railing frame the pool, with a dark building behind.2011-10-11February 03 20142014-02-03October 11 20112011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11July 07 20142014-07-07October 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a circular stone yoni-pitha platform in a dark reflecting pool. Metal stairs with railings lead up to the platform, where several men in white dhotis and shawls stand near the lingam, one wearing an orange-saffron garment. Bright floodlights and terraced hillside with rows of potted plants surround the scene, and the water reflects the lingam and figures.2011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a large grey stone Shiva lingam with its yoni-pitha base standing in a reflective pool. A white-railed staircase with landings rises on the left, and several people in white clothes and a few in orange robes stand on the steps and upper platform. A distant building with lit windows and a street light appear in the background, and the water mirrors the lingam and railings.2011-10-11Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a stepped white-and-red base, draped with a red and yellow marigold garland and a silver band. Several people in orange and saffron robes stand on a metal scaffold staircase at the upper left, apparently performing rudrabhishekam on the lingam. A wall of red-brown panels lines the background and the water-filled pool is visible at the bottom.2014-07-07October 11 20112011-10-11