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Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga-style abhishekam setup at an outdoor amphitheatre, with water pouring in streams over the lingam and down onto a pool. The black stone is draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and a bright lamp stands near the water. Several figures in white dhoti-style clothing stand near the lit area at the pool's edge, while tiers of empty red seating and strings of lights frame the scene.

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Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a stone base, decorated with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers, while water streams down over it in a fine spray. Beside it a glowing oil lamp lights a small shrine area where a few people in white clothing stand. Water fills a sunken pool in the foreground, and rows of red-brick steps with strings of lights rise in the background. Several figures in white dhotis and garments stand near the pool and shrine.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30January 03 20102010-01-03December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30Night-time photograph of a large black Shiva linga at the centre of a stepped water tank, fountain jets spraying upward around it, the linga decorated with a gold-and-black band, green garlands and a floral collar. Several people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water on the left, gathered around the base, some with hands raised. Further in the tank, a few more people in white and coloured garments bathe or wade. Tiered stone steps rise on the right, lined with a large crowd of spectators in white, and string lights and pale illumination surround the scene under a dark sky.2010-02-12December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga-style monument standing in a pool of water, with water jets arching up around it and spilling down its sides. A yellow and green garland-like decoration hangs across its base. Several people in white clothes sit and stand on red stone steps at the left, and a row of string lights runs across the background. A bright floodlight glows at the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30A photograph at dusk of a large black Shivalinga rising from a water basin with fountain jets arcing around it. A golden band and strand of garland decorate the base. Dozens of people wearing white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the linga, some with hands raised. Rows of white and maroon seats fill the background beneath a dark blue sky and a glowing light.2009-07-08Night photograph of a lit water tank at a festival. A tall dark Shiva lingam-shaped monument with green vertical light strips stands at left, with water jets rising beside it and a bright white spotlight. A row of small orange and red lamps strung along the far wall and the water's reflection shows warm light. Several people stand in a small group along the white stepped embankment, and trees are silhouetted in the dark background.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02