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A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised red-and-white platform in the middle of a still water pool, with a water spout flowing from its base. Tiers of red seating surround the pool, and a few figures in white and saffron clothing climb the side staircases and stand near a small shrine at the right. Potted plants and flowering shrubs fill the foreground.

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A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised red-and-white platform in a rectangular water tank, with water spilling from a spout on its base. Garlands of flowers are draped over the lingam, and a metal staircase with railings leads up its side. Red-tiered stadium seating surrounds the pool, and a framed portrait is set on a stand near the seats. Several people in white clothes are scattered across the steps and seating, including a few walking on the stairs at the right. Green foliage and red flowers frame the foreground, and a yellow dump truck is parked behind the stands under a pale sky.2013-11-18Outdoor photo of a large black Shiva lingam standing in a shallow pool on a red-bordered square platform, with water flowing down its surface and a spout at its base, garlanded with a multicoloured floral garland. Red tiered stone steps and seating rise behind it, with a metal railing staircase on the right where several people in white and orange-red clothing stand near the top. Other people in white clothing sit on the left steps among potted plants, and a yellow dump truck is parked in the background beside trees under an overcast sky.2013-11-18A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a square base in a water pool at an outdoor amphitheatre, with water pouring down its surface and a cascade spilling from its peetha. A garland of multicoloured flowers wraps the lingam. Saffron-robed sannyasis and white-clad attendants stand on a metal staircase beside it, and a few people sit on the red tiered steps. Rows of seated devotees in red and saffron fill the stands on the left. A framed portrait stands on a pedestal at the right side of the steps. Some figures are close enough to appear as ritual participants. The scene suggests an abhishekam at a large public Shivalingam installation.2013-11-18A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square platform in the middle of a water-filled sunken amphitheatre. The lingam is adorned with a garland of marigolds and has a small white plaque on its side. Around the pool, tiered red stone seating rises, and many saffron-robed sannyasis are seated on the steps. Several orange-clad figures walk along a metal railing and stairway leading to the platform, and a white-clad person stands at the left edge of the water. A red brick building and trees stand in the background under an overcast sky.2013-11-18A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in the middle of a rectangular pool of muddy brown water, surrounded by red tiered stone steps. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand and sit on the steps at the far side and right. Rows of potted green plants line the left edge of the pool, and parked white vehicles and trees appear in the background under an overcast sky. The scene looks like a temple pond with a lingam at its centre.2013-06-03A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in the middle of a green water tank at an outdoor open-air venue. The lingam is draped with a multicoloured garland of flowers and a strip of striped fabric near its base, and a stream of water flows over its side. Red-tiered stone seating rises around the tank, and a few white-clad people with orange cloth stand on the steps beside the lingam and along the tiers. Potted plants line the near edge of the water, and trees and parked vehicles appear in the background under a pale sky.2013-11-06November 04 20132013-11-04A large black stone Shivling stands on a square base in the middle of a still water tank, its reflection mirrored below. A garland of flowers hangs around the lingam and a small white plaque is fixed to its front. Along the stepped red-brick stands and a metal railing on the left, several people in saffron and orange robes walk and stand, one in white near the top of the stairs appearing to attend the lingam. Red brick buildings and trees form the backdrop.2013-11-18A large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a rectangular water-filled tank, its base platform surrounded by still water with reflections. Water spills from the lingam's yoni base. A white-clad group in saffron and white stands on the stepped stairs at the upper left, near a small framed portrait placed on a stand. Rows of empty red stone seating rise behind the tank, and potted plants line the near edge. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting at dawn or dusk, with a flower garland of coloured strands wrapped around the lingam's top.2013-11-11A large black stone Shivling rises from a black yoni-pitha base set in a rectangular reflecting pool. A garland of yellow, orange and red flowers circles the lingam, and a small white plaque is fixed to its front. Behind it, rows of tiered red seating are filled with saffron-robed monks and devotees standing on steps, with a few people in white near the lingam and a red multi-storey building beyond. Water reflects the scene around the lingam.2013-11-18June 03 20132013-06-03November 11 20132013-11-11