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A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a square stone base on a raised platform in a shallow pool of water, garlanded with marigold and flower strands and sprayed by water jets. Devotees in white clothes stand and wade in the water around the platform and a flower-decorated boat, some handling garlands and brass vessels. Several people stand on steps along a red and white striped wall, and orange festoon strings hang across the background under a clear sky with palm trees. Abhishekam ritual at a Shivalinga in water.

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January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water tank during an outdoor ritual, with water streaming from above and marigold garlands draped on the lingam. Devotees in white clothes stand in the water and along the striped white-and-red tank wall, while several men in white wade around a decorated flower-garlanded wooden float holding coloured balloons. Two figures in orange-saffron robes stand near the lingam, one holding a garland, and a golden umbrella-like canopy sits at the left edge. Red and orange bunting lines the background under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a yoni-shaped pedestal set on a floating platform in a water tank, with water jets spraying on either side. Garlands of yellow, orange and white flowers wrap the linga and the pedestal. Devotees in white clothes stand in the water and push a decorated raft of flower garlands and red and white cloth toward the linga, while others in white stand along the striped red-and-white edge of the tank under a row of orange bunting. A figure in orange and a figure in white stand near the linga on the platform. Ritual bathing or abhishekam appears to be underway, with coloured balloons floating at the right edge.2009-01-02Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam rising from a shallow pool, draped with a garland of yellow, purple and orange flowers. Water sprays from fountains around the monument while many men in white dhotis and shirts stand waist-deep in the water, some wading toward a flower-decked raft. On the raft, people in saffron and orange robes stand near a golden umbrella and balloons, surrounded by marigold garlands. Spectators in white line the red and white striped steps, with orange bunting strung across the grounds under a clear blue sky. A priest in white clothing stands near the lingam.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a circular yoni-pitha base in a water tank, with water jets spraying above it. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts stand in the water and along the striped white-and-red tiered steps, with marigold garlands draped on the lingam and on floating flower-decorated boats. A group in saffron and orange robes stands on the platform beside the lingam, and a golden umbrella is visible at left. Trees and a clear blue sky frame the scene, with orange bunting strung across the grounds.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water tank at an outdoor ritual site, garlanded with bright flower strands and sprayed by jets of water. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts stand in the water and along the stepped red-and-white embankments, several wading around a flower-decorated wooden raft with colourful balloons. A man in a saffron-orange garment stands at the base of the linga near a golden umbrella, while others in white clothes tend to the raft and offerings. Blue sky, bunting strung across the grounds and a distant crowd complete the scene.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water tank at an outdoor site, garlanded with yellow, orange and green flower strings and set on a black square base. Around it, many people in white clothing stand in shallow water and wade near the base, while others in white walk down the red-and-white checkered steps of the tank's embankment. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand at the water's edge beside the linga, one wearing a red shawl. A golden palanquin with a fringed canopy and floral offerings sits at left, and water sprays up from a fountain near the linga. Orange festoon bunting and a clear blue sky frame the scene, with bare trees and construction earth behind.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02