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A large black polished stone Shiva lingam on a black circular yoni-pitha base is being bathed in a stream of water, creating a rainbow in the spray against a clear blue sky. A garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers wraps down the lingam. Behind it are strings of orange pennant flags, a tree, and a flat dusty ground with stones at an outdoor abhishekam site. No people are visible.

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January 02 20092009-01-02A large black polished stone lingam rises from a black yoni-shaped pedestal basin under a clear blue sky, being bathed with water that sprays in a fine mist and forms a rainbow across the stone. A garland of alternating yellow, white, purple and pink flowers wraps the lingam and extends along the base. Behind it stand orange triangular flag bunting strung between poles, a tree, scattered rubble and a red-and-white brick wall. Two people appear only partially at the lower right edge.2009-01-02A large black polished stone lingam stands on a round black pedestal rim with a red and white striped base, bathed in water spray that forms a rainbow arc across its surface. A garland of white, yellow, purple and magenta flowers hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, a dusty construction area holds scattered grey stones, and a line of orange triangular pennants is strung across a fence. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shiva lingam on a round black yoni-peetha base stands outdoors, with water streaming over it and bright rainbow arcs of light refracted through the spray. A vertical garland of white, yellow, purple and maroon flowers hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, strings of orange flags stretch across a dry, dug-up site with scattered stones, a white and red checkered border wraps the base, and tall trees and utility poles stand against a pale blue sky.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shivalinga on a tiered black yoni-pitha base is being bathed with water, the spray catching sunlight to form a rainbow. A garland of yellow, white, purple and magenta flowers hangs down the lingam. In the background orange bunting strings stretch across a dry open site with stone slabs and bare earth. At lower left a priest in orange-red robes stands beside a pile of marigold garlands, and a few devotees in white and mundu sit near the base. At the bottom a child in a yellow cloth sits at the base of the peetha.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni pedestal stands outdoors, decorated with a vertical garland of white, purple and green flowers draped down its front. Water sprays around it, forming a rainbow across the stone. Behind are a row of orange pennants, a white and red painted low wall, scattered rubble and a tree under a clear blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large polished black stone Shiva lingam on a matching black yoni-peetha base stands outdoors, with a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers draped down its front. Water sprays around it, forming rainbows in the mist. Behind are a line of orange and red pennants, rubble, a dirt ground and trees under a blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a matching black yoni-peetha base, standing in a shallow water basin with spray and a rainbow arcing across it. A garland of white and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind are a bare construction-site ground with rubble, strings of orange flags, a white and red striped wall and a tree under a clear blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalingam is being bathed by flowing water in an outdoor setting. It is draped with garlands of marigolds, roses and yellow and purple flowers in bands, and a decorative floral border of orange, yellow, white and green blossoms surrounds its base platform. A metal staircase stands at left, a grey stone wall with a wooden door and potted plants sits at right, and a bare tree appears at upper right. No people are visible in the scene.2015-02-17January 02 20092009-01-02