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Night photograph of a large dark grey stone Shivalingam with a gold-banded upper section on the left, standing beside a reflecting water tank. On the right, a decorated boat-like float on the water carries a seated figure in saffron-orange robes beside a deity murti heavily adorned with multicoloured flower garlands and a golden canopy with a small umbrella. Several small lamps are lit around the float and a wall of potted green plants lines the background. Two people in white clothes stand or wade at the water's edge near the float.

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December 11 20112011-12-11Night photo of a large black stone Shivling on a raised platform at left, with a metal staircase railing beside it and gold-coloured bands on its shaft. To the right, a decorated deity murti sits on a flower-garlanded altar lit by bright white lamps, with rows of small clay lamps stacked on the terraced wall behind. A figure in white sits near the altar, with a few other people partly visible at its base. Dark trees fill the background.2011-12-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing at the edge of a dark reflective water tank, with a metal staircase railing on its left side and gold bands near its top. Across the water, a small illuminated deity murti sits on a raised platform under an arched decorated canopy with bright white lamps on either side. A brick wall lined with rows of terracotta pots forms the background. One figure is faintly visible near the platform. The scene is lit mainly by the lamps and reflections on the water.2011-12-10Night photograph of a flower-decorated floating platform on dark water beside a large black shivalinga-style pillar wrapped in yellow and purple garlands. On the platform sits a seated figure in orange-saffron robes beneath an ornate yellow and white arch with flower arrangements at each side, lit by a small white lamp. A second person in orange robes sits nearby on the platform, and a person in white stands partly submerged in the water at the right. A brick terrace wall with plants lines the background.2011-12-22Photo 11684221 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga rising from a reflective water tank, with a set of white metal stairs on the left leading toward it. Beside the lingam, a small illuminated floating platform carries a deity murti decorated with a colourful garland and bright lights, with a figure in orange seated near it. A few people in white stand or sit in the water at the platform's edge. Floral petals float on the water, and terraced red walls with potted plants line the background.2011-12-10Night photograph of a large dark grey stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, wrapped with gold-and-silver patterned bands, standing beside a shallow reflective water tank lit by white lights. Behind it, a decorated deity murti sits under a golden canopy framed by a golden arch, draped in yellow, purple and multicoloured flower garlands. Tiered rows of terracotta pots with plants climb a red wall in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-10December 22 20112011-12-22Evening photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni-pitha base, with water streaming down its surface from above. Garlands of marigolds and tricolour flower strings wrap the lingam and the base. In the right background, a seated figure in orange and red robes sits on a floral-decorated seat under an orange parasol, placed on a decorated platform in shallow water. Two attendants in white stand beside the platform. Behind them, a tiered wall of terracotta pots holds green plants, with trees and a dusk sky above. A metal staircase stands at the left edge.2011-07-16December 09 20112011-12-09Night photograph of a dark pond with a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised platform at left, its band of white markings visible. In the centre of the water, a small floating shrine platform holds a decorated deity murti under an arched canopy of bright flower garlands, flanked by two lit lamps that reflect on the water. Behind it stands a tall brick wall with stepped niches, and a railing along the right edge. No people are visible.2011-12-10Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga standing on a tiered black pedestal in a water-filled tank. A metal staircase railing climbs beside it. Behind, terraced steps hold rows of potted green plants and dark trees rise against the night sky. At right, a small floating platform is draped in yellow cloth, decorated with purple and white flower garlands and lit by bright white lights, with a small canopy on top. No people are visible.2011-12-09