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A night photograph of a large outdoor Shiva lingam being bathed in water during an abhishekam. The lingam's cylindrical shaft and the dark circular yoni-style base are draped with strands of marigold and other garlands in yellow, red, magenta and white. Water sprays in arcs from above, and a metal staircase platform stands at the left. String lights glow in the background and a bright spotlight illuminates the top of the lingam. No people are visible.

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A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at the temple, its base and bowl draped in garlands of yellow, white, red and magenta flowers. Water pours and sprays over the lingam from above, catching the light. A metal staircase and railing stand at the left, and strings of small warm lights glow in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large dark stone Shiva lingam draped in layered garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and purple, white and green flowers, with a red-and-white garland at its base. A steel railing and staircase on the left lead up beside it, also hung with orange and yellow flower strands. Water pours down in a heavy shower over the top of the lingam, lit against a black night sky. No people are visible in the frame, and the scene reads as an abhishekam being performed at the shrine.2016-12-23December 23 20112011-12-23Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga being bathed with water during an abhishekam. Water streams down its dark surface and spills over its base into the basin below. The lingam is draped with garlands in yellow, white, red, magenta and green, and a flower garland circles its base. A metal staircase with railings stands at the left. Strings of oil lamps glow faintly in the background. No people are visible in the scene.2011-10-12Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a stepped black yoni-pitha base, decorated with yellow and green garlands and bands of marigold-style flower strings. Water sprays and cascades from the lingam and base into a dark pool, catching the light. A metal staircase with railings rises at left, and a white boat strewn with flower garlands floats at the water's edge. No people are visible.2011-07-16January 04 20162016-01-04December 23 20112011-12-23Night photograph of a large dark grey Shivalinga on a raised black yoni-pitha base in a water-filled pool, decorated with bands of marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green. A striped garland drapes the linga shaft. Two men are visible: a bare-chested worker in light clothing on the left holding a hose, and a man in a white dhoti and shawl pouring water or washing near the base. Metal railings and a staircase lead up the left side, and rows of small lit lamps and string lights glow in the background beside terraced planters.2011-10-12January 04 20162016-01-04December 23 20112011-12-23