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Night photograph of a flooded outdoor pool with a large dark grey Shivling on a raised stepped platform in the water, reached by a white metal staircase on the left. Behind it, tiered brick-red terraces are lined with many small clay pots. On the right, a brightly lit illuminated deity murti or shrine structure stands at the water's edge, with light reflecting on the water. A round inflatable ring with yellow and white pattern floats in the foreground. No people are visible.

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December 10 20112011-12-10December 10 20112011-12-10December 10 20112011-12-10Night 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.2011-12-10Night 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.2011-12-10Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing at the edge of a dark reflective water tank, with a metal staircase railing on its left side and gold bands near its top. Across the water, a small illuminated deity murti sits on a raised platform under an arched decorated canopy with bright white lamps on either side. A brick wall lined with rows of terracotta pots forms the background. One figure is faintly visible near the platform. The scene is lit mainly by the lamps and reflections on the water.2011-12-10Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing on a tiered white and red base in a reflecting pool. A metal staircase with railings climbs the side of the lingam, and a few small figures in orange clothing stand on the platform near its top. Beyond the pool, a terraced wall is lined with rows of small clay pots, and floodlights illuminate the scene against a dark sky.2014-11-24Night 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.2011-12-10Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam standing on a raised platform in the middle of a dark water pool. A metal staircase with railings leads up to the platform, and the lingam is draped with a yellow and black decorated cloth. Lit buildings stand at the left, a brick wall lined with potted plants runs along the right side, and floating leaves dot the water. No people are visible.2011-12-22Night photograph of a large dark water tank at a temple-like site. On the left, a tall black stone Shivalinga stands on a stepped circular yoni pedestal, with a metal staircase railing beside it. On the right, a small illuminated raft or platform floats on the water carrying a decorated deity murti draped in flowers and garlands, lit by bright white lights. Behind the water, a brick wall is lined with rows of small potted plants. No people are visible.2011-12-10Night photograph of a flooded temple tank at a Shiva shrine. In the foreground a large black lingam stands on a raised platform, draped with a yellow and black garland band, reached by a white metal staircase. Floating flower petals and leaves dot the dark water. Beyond, a brick wall with ledges holds plants, and a brightly lit illuminated shrine or palanquin with a seated figure in orange and red sits at the far edge. No people are clearly visible.2011-12-22December 22 20112011-12-22