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Wide view of a tiered stone stepped tank lined with rows of black stone Shivalingams on red-brown steps beside still water. Many people in white dhotis and white garments move among the lingams, some pouring water or bathing and others standing on the steps. Red flags on tall poles mark the lines, and an orange-clad figure stands in the lower right near the water.

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September 19 20162016-09-19 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20162016-09-19September 19 20162016-09-19September 19 20162016-09-19A photograph of a stepped ghat beside water, lined with many black stone Shivalingas set in rows on the steps. Several people in orange and saffron robes, including a shaven-headed monk in orange, stand among the lingas, along with women in white and blue saris and kurtas. Red and orange flags line the railing above, and a brass vessel sits at the lower right corner. The ritual appears to be an abhishekam at the lingas.2016-09-19September 19 20162016-09-19 +2 copiesWide outdoor photo of a tiered stone-and-brick ceremonial tank with many rows of small black lingam-like stone vessels lining the steps. Numerous people in white and in saffron/orange robes stand along the steps and at the water's edge, some carrying brass pots and kalasha vessels, some pouring water. Red flags on poles line the terraces. On the right a raised metal scaffold stair structure stands beside a water channel where a figure stands in the water. Trees and a clear sky are behind. Activity suggests an abhishekam-style water ritual, though no individual is clearly identified.2016-09-19September 19 20162016-09-19September 19 20162016-09-19A wide outdoor photo of a large temple tank with a central black stone shivalinga platform and a water fountain, surrounded by tiered stone steps lined with many small black shivalingas. Red and orange flags line the walkways and railings. On the left, a shirtless man in white dhoti stands near the steps, and on the right a woman in orange robes walks down the stone steps. Several figures in white and orange clothing stand along the tank's edge, and a few devotees in saffron and white are scattered across the tiered seating under a bright blue sky with trees beyond.2016-09-19Outdoor photo of a ritual procession beside a tiered red brick wall lined with rows of small black stone lamp stands, many unlit. Red flags on poles move through the crowd. Devotees in white dhotis and saris carry brass pots and kalashas along a wet stone walkway. A bare-chested man in white dhoti walks at centre, and a man in a rust-coloured robe stands on the right. A shaved-headed elder in a white dhoti with a tilak walks in the lower right foreground, and an orange-robed figure stands near the left edge. Several people in white carry brass vessels down steps toward a water basin.2016-09-19A photograph of a red brick stepped terrace lined with rows of black stone shivalingas, with many small pedestals. Numerous devotees climb and move along the steps, many in saffron-orange garments, others in white dhotis and sarees, and one in a red and gold sari. Some attend the lingas and carry small vessels or offerings. Tall white flagpoles with red flags stand along a chain-link fence, with green trees behind. A red flag is in the foreground. The scene suggests a ritual abhishekam or puja at the shivalingas, with devotees in traditional attire. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-09-19