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Night 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.

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December 09 20112011-12-09Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalingam on a tiered lotus-patterned yoni-peetha base, with white bands wrapped around its upper shaft. A metal staircase and railing rise on the left beside the lingam. Behind it, rows of potted plants stand on terraced steps under dark trees, reflected in still water at the base. No people are visible.2011-12-09Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam on a tiered yellow-and-black garlanded base, standing on a wooden platform at the edge of dark water, with a metal staircase railing beside it. Across the water a brightly lit, ornately decorated shrine canopy with yellow, red and blue embellishments houses a seated figure in orange robes, flanked by garlands and draped fabric. Clay-pot-lined terraced banks and a brick wall form the background. Reflections of lights shimmer on the water surface. Appears to be a waterside ritual setting at night.2011-12-22Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga standing on a raised platform at the edge of a water tank, decorated with yellow and green marigold garlands. A silver band with inscription is wrapped around the upper shaft. Beside it, a small illuminated shrine with yellow-and-green garlanded arch and lamps holds a seated figure in orange robes, lit by bright lights. Terraced brick steps line the water, and a metal stairway leads up to the platform. No people are visible.2011-12-22December 09 20112011-12-09Night 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.2011-12-10December 22 20112011-12-22Night 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.2011-12-10August 11 20142014-08-11December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22