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Dusk view of a large stepped tank at Bidadi, its water lit by rows of oil lamps along the tiered red steps. In the centre stands a tall dark shivalinga-style structure with a small platform and a ceremonial fountain spray. Around it, many people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, some bathing and others walking along the steps and edges. Crowds on the banks and steps watch, some in pink and white saris. Orange glowing outlines of a trident and kalasha-like motifs appear on the far wall, and a half-built concrete building and trees frame the sky.

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July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26Dusk view of a stepped stone tank at a temple complex, with rows of tiered red steps lit by orange lamps along their edges. A tall black Shivalinga stands on a raised platform in the water at centre, with water jets spraying around it. Dozens of people in white clothing stand and wade in the water around a decorated palanquin with a red canopy and floral garlands, while others sit on the steps at left. Unfinished multi-storey buildings with spires rise in the background, and small lit lamp motifs decorate the right side.2010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26Outdoor view of a large stepped tank with red tiered sides at dusk, filled with water. A tall black Shivalinga stands on a platform in the centre, with water jets arcing around it. Several people wade in the water near the platform and others sit or stand on the red steps and along the railings. A small decorated ratha or palanquin with a canopy sits at the right edge of the water. Behind the tank are a partly built concrete building with rods on its roof and trees under a pale evening sky.2010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26Dusk view of a large rectangular temple tank with a tall black Shivalinga on a platform in its centre, water jets spraying around it. Dozens of people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the linga, some with hands raised. On the right, a decorated palanquin or ratha with orange and red garlands carries a figure in saffron/orange robes and crown-like headwear, seated under a canopy. Rows of black Nandi-like shrines line the foreground steps, and red stepped seating surrounds the tank with oil lamps along the edges. A partially built concrete building stands at the right background.2010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26Dusk view of a large tiered red-stepped amphitheatre around a rectangular water tank. At the centre stands a tall black Shivalinga on a platform, garlanded with yellow and orange flower strands, with water jets spraying around it. Around 30 people are visible, some bathing or standing waist-deep in the water near the lingam and others seated on the steps in white clothes. Floodlights and tall trees frame the site at dusk.2010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26