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Night photograph of a large illuminated Shiva lingam set in a shallow water pool at a temple ground, lit with warm yellow and orange lights and a bright band on its yoni-shaped base, with a short staircase and railing on the left. Strings of multicoloured fairy lights decorate a multi-storey building and a low fence behind, and rows of empty seating line the sides of the pool. No people are visible in the scene. Water sprays from the lingam's base and a small fountain on the right.

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December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a horizontal white-and-gold band and three gold-and-red tripundra markings, placed on a pedestal in a water-filled pool. Water jets rise and spray around the lingam. Strings of coloured lights in red, yellow, green and orange hang across the background above tiered stone seating. A small figure in white clothing stands at the left edge beside a metal railing and staircase. A decorated white-draped boat or platform sits at the right edge.2010-11-23Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a reflecting pool, with water jets spraying over it from above. The lingam is draped with a yellow and white ornamental cloth and a white striped ring encircles its shaft. Behind the pool, a small golden palanquin with a canopy is being carried along the water's edge, with a few white-clad attendants visible beside it and a figure in orange seated inside. Strings of lights outline the stone steps and the stadium-like seating in the background.2010-12-30November 22 20102010-11-22A night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing on a raised platform in the middle of a water tank. Water jets spray up around the lingam, and a horizontal band of white and gold-bordered cloth with gold trim wraps its base. A wide staircase with white metal railings and a lit lamp climbs on the left, and tiered stone steps lead down on the right. Near the left edge, a small illuminated boat decorated with yellow and green garlands floats on the water, with a few figures seated in it. The surroundings are dark and the water reflects the lights. No people are clearly standing in the foreground.2011-03-03A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a water-filled stone basin with a red and white striped base. The lingam is decorated with a silver-toned band, yellow and green fringed garlands, and a draped floral cloth, while water jets spray up behind it. Strings of multicoloured lights and a row of empty red-cushioned seats stand in the background, and a small golden palanquin-like shrine sits beside the water. No people are visible.2010-12-30November 22 20102010-11-22A night photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam standing on a raised square platform in a water pool, with streams of water spraying from the top of the lingam and falling down its sides. A white-and-red striped base surrounds the platform, and a decorative garland band with yellow and blue trim wraps the lingam's base. A silver horizontal tripundra marking is visible on the lingam. Metal railings and a stairway with a landing rise on the left, and rows of red seating stretch in tiers behind. No people are visible.2011-03-03November 23 20102010-11-23December 30 20102010-12-30Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing in a shallow pool, with water jets spraying up around it from its base and sides. The lingam is adorned with three gold-coloured ornamental decorations at its base and a silver-toned band near the top. A striped red and white plinth supports it. A metal staircase and railings lead toward tiered seating, and strings of multicoloured lights are strung across the background under a dark sky. No people are visible.2010-11-23A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a reflecting pool, with water cascading from its top in fountain sprays. Three gold-coloured face motifs decorate the base, and a white-and-red striped plinth sits in the water. Two or three white-clad attendants stand at the poolside on the right, with a small white-draped table, and one more figure is on a metal staircase at left. Strings of multicoloured lights decorate the tiered red stone seating behind the pool.2010-11-23