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A large black stone Shiva lingam stands in the middle of a rectangular pool of muddy brown water, surrounded by red tiered stone steps. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand and sit on the steps at the far side and right. Rows of potted green plants line the left edge of the pool, and parked white vehicles and trees appear in the background under an overcast sky. The scene looks like a temple pond with a lingam at its centre.

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June 03 20132013-06-03A large black Shivalinga stands in the middle of a flooded tiered pit with red stepped seating, water cascading down its face and pooling around its base. A garland with red and yellow flowers hangs on the linga. Dozens of people in orange and saffron robes stand on the red steps and along the terraces, with a few white-clad figures on the side walkways, apparently taking part in an abhishekam at this water-filled ceremonial site. Potted plants line the near edge of the water and a fence and red-roofed buildings sit beyond.2013-06-03A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in the middle of a green water tank at an outdoor open-air venue. The lingam is draped with a multicoloured garland of flowers and a strip of striped fabric near its base, and a stream of water flows over its side. Red-tiered stone seating rises around the tank, and a few white-clad people with orange cloth stand on the steps beside the lingam and along the tiers. Potted plants line the near edge of the water, and trees and parked vehicles appear in the background under a pale sky.2013-11-06A large black stone Shivling rises from a flooded reflecting pool with a red-brick tiered stepped amphitheatre behind it. A garland of marigolds or flowers drapes the lingam's upper part. Several people in white clothes are seated on the red steps and a few stand near a metal staircase leading up to the shrine. A white vehicle is parked behind the seating area and a clear overcast sky sits above the trees.2013-06-03November 04 20132013-11-04A large black stone Shivling stands in the middle of a rectangular water-filled tank, its base platform surrounded by still water with reflections. Water spills from the lingam's yoni base. A white-clad group in saffron and white stands on the stepped stairs at the upper left, near a small framed portrait placed on a stand. Rows of empty red stone seating rise behind the tank, and potted plants line the near edge. The scene is an outdoor abhishekam setting at dawn or dusk, with a flower garland of coloured strands wrapped around the lingam's top.2013-11-11A large black Shiva lingam stands on a flooded square-shaped yoni pedestal in shallow water, with a red-and-white garland draped over it. Red stepped terraces on the left and rear hold a crowd of people in orange and white robes, some standing and some seated. Several figures in orange robes stand on a metal staircase beside the lingam. A red multi-storey building and a metal railing frame the scene under an overcast sky.2013-06-03November 11 20132013-11-11A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised red-and-white platform in the middle of a still water pool, with a water spout flowing from its base. Tiers of red seating surround the pool, and a few figures in white and saffron clothing climb the side staircases and stand near a small shrine at the right. Potted plants and flowering shrubs fill the foreground.2013-11-18November 04 20132013-11-04A large black stone lingam on a dark circular yoni-pitha stands at the centre of a tiered red-brick structure, reflected in still water that fills the foreground. Several small figures in white clothing stand on the left-side steps and walkway near the base, and a few more stand along the upper stair railings. Red-brick terraces with white railings frame the water on both sides, and a concrete wall rises at right under a pale sky. A person with a camera stands at the top right corner. The scene is a temple setting centred on the lingam, consistent with Shiva worship.2013-06-07Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva linga set on a square platform in a shallow reflecting pool, with its reflection visible in the water. A garland of colourful flowers wraps the upper linga. Several people in white and orange-saffron clothing stand on the metal stairs and tiered red seating at the left, with a framed portrait on a stand at the far left. Potted plants line the pool's edge in the foreground, and a red multi-storey building stands behind.2013-10-28