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Night photograph of a temple tank or pond with dark water reflecting light. A metal staircase with railings rises on the left toward a small structure with a lit panel, and a floating platform with red and white striped edging sits in the water. On the right, a small shrine area is lit with a glowing arched frame containing a deity murti, with a lamp or offering in front and a figure seated near the platform. Tiered seating stretches along the far bank. Two or three people are faintly visible near the shrine.

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Night photograph of a dark water tank lit by red-orange light. On the left, a small illuminated shrine with a decorated arched backdrop and a lit deity murti sits on a platform in the water, with two figures standing beside it at the waterline. On the right, a dark shivalinga-style column rises from a red-and-white platform, with a metal staircase and railing beside it where one figure stands on top. A wall of stacked clay pots lines the back left. The water reflects the warm glow of the shrine.2013-11-18November 20 20132013-11-20Night photograph of a temple tank with a large black stone Shivalinga on a tiered yoni-pitha base at left, its top draped with a flower garland, with water jets spraying from its base. A metal staircase railing stands beside it. In the water at right, a shrine decorated with red, gold and white flower garlands houses an illuminated deity murti, with two people wading near it, one in white clothing. The red brick-tiled wall behind and a pale concrete wall above frame the scene.2013-11-18Night 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.2011-12-10December 10 20112011-12-10Night photograph of a large dark reservoir or tank with still water and stone steps on both sides. A bright floodlight on a metal stairway illuminates a red and white striped platform in the water, where one small figure stands holding a lit oil lamp or flame. Dark stone structures and a fence sit in the background. Lighting is harsh and the scene is largely dark.2013-11-17Night photograph of a temple tank. A large dark stone Shivalinga stands at the left edge beside a steel staircase railing, its surface marked with a small white band. In the centre, a small illuminated deity murti sits on a raised platform floating in the still black water, lit by bright white lights. Tiered brick walls and railed steps line the far side under a dark sky. No people are visible.2011-12-10A dark night photograph of an illuminated temple-like shrine standing on a raised platform above still water. The shrine has a glowing arched backdrop decorated with warm golden and red patterns, with a lit figure or deity murti at its centre, flanked by red-draped structures. Reflections of the lit shrine shimmer on the water. To the right, a metal staircase with railings and a row of small lights rises beside a dark wall. Two or three faint figures stand at the water's edge near the shrine, barely visible.2013-11-18A night photograph of a lit, illuminated shrine built into a stone wall beside dark water. The brightly lit alcove holds a large deity murti surrounded by a golden-edged arch of lights, with a red altar platform in front. Several people in white clothing stand in the shallow water near the shrine, with reflections of the lamps rippling on the surface. To the right, a metal staircase and a dark structure rise above a red-and-white platform in the water.2013-11-18A dark night photograph of a water-filled pool or tank. On the left, a brightly lit decorated arch frames a deity murti with red and gold ornamentation, set on a red platform with a small lamp; two dim figures stand near its base, reflected in the water. On the right, a metal staircase with railings rises beside a stone wall, and a row of lights outlines an arch. The black surroundings make the scene mostly shadow.2013-11-18November 18 20132013-11-18Night photo of a large dark grey stone Shiva lingam standing on a square platform in dark water, reached by a metal staircase on the left. Behind it, a small illuminated shrine holds a lit deity murti framed by bright lamps and garlands. A tiered wall lined with many small clay lamps runs along the back of the scene. No people are visible.2011-12-10