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A large crowd stands in shallow water around a tall black Shivalingam set on a raised black pedestal within a rectangular tank. Many people wear white clothing, and others wear bright orange, yellow and pink garments. A decorated palanquin or chariot with red, orange and gold ornaments and umbrella-like canopies is carried through the water at the centre. Behind the tank stand red-and-white striped walls, palm trees and more spectators along the edge.

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Wide outdoor photograph of a large crowd bathing in a shallow stone-edged pool at dusk. In the centre stands a huge black stone Shivalinga with an orange and gold decorated base, with water jets spraying around it. Many people wearing white and light clothing stand waist-deep in the water, some pouring water and folding hands in devotion. Along the pool edges, red and white striped tent-like structures and rows of people in white line the sides, with trees and a pale sky behind.2009-02-23Large outdoor photo of a giant black Shiva lingam with a yoni-shaped base at a temple pool, water flowing down its shaft. Devotees in white clothes fill the shallow water around the lingam and the crowd lines tiered red-and-white seating on the steps behind. Adjacent to the water, decorated deity idols on a colourful chariot with multicoloured canopies and umbrellas are surrounded by people. A man in a yellow shirt in the lower right raises a hand, and a priest in white stands at the left edge beside the lingam. Crowd of many devotees visible.2009-02-23A large outdoor ritual at a temple-style complex, with a big crowd gathered around a shallow pool. A large black stone Shiva lingam with a golden base and decorated gold panels stands in the water at the right, beside a golden kalasha-style structure, with fountain sprays rising behind it. Many people in white clothes wade in the pool, some submerged to the waist, while others stand on the surrounding paved edge. Among the crowd, a few saffron-robed figures in orange stand near the lingam, and several people carry flags and ornaments. Striped red-and-white canopies and a brick building appear in the background under a pale sky.2009-02-23A large black stone Shivalinga stands in shallow water at an outdoor ceremony, with water pouring over it from above and a garland of marigolds and red fabric draped around its base. Several people in white clothing and orange garments stand near the lingam in the water, and one figure in white with a red-and-white garment is visible beside it. Behind them, a dense crowd wades in the water and fills tiered seating, with many people in white. On the right bank, colourful umbrellas, a decorated cart with orange and red cloth, and people in bright saris and dhotis gather. The scene suggests an abhishekam in progress with a large crowd of devotees.2009-02-23A large outdoor festival scene at a water-filled tank beside a tall black Shivalinga with orange and white horizontal bands and a central dark stripe, with water jets spraying from its base. Hundreds of devotees wade and bathe in the shallow water, many in white clothes, some in saffron, red and pink. A decorated ratha or palanquin with garlands and floral trim is carried on the right, surrounded by people. Red-and-white striped steps rise on the right, lined with spectators, and palm-like trees stand in the background under a pale sky.2009-02-23Outdoor photograph of a large water-side festival gathering. In the centre, a decorated ratha-style float carries a tall black lingam-shaped form draped with a dark canopy and green leaf garlands, with an ornate ceremonial parasol and floral decorations. Several people stand on and around the float, including a figure in a red garment and an attendant in orange. Crowds of devotees wearing white clothing stand waist-deep in shallow water in the foreground, many with hands raised. Behind them a dense crowd fills tiered steps and a grassy bank under a clear sky, with colourful festive banners and decorations on the right.2009-02-232010 - Photo Album2010 - Photo Album +1 copiesAugust 24 20102010-08-24A large outdoor temple pool with red-and-white stepped banks holds a massive black Shiva lingam with a white-and-saffron striped band and marigold garlands, water spraying from its base. Many devotees stand waist-deep in the water, some in white clothes, others in pink, green and bright saris. On the raised platform beside the lingam, two men in white dhotis with saffron shawls stand near a decorated palanquin draped with flowers and red cloth, a seated figure in orange and red garments under colourful parasols. Crowds gather along the edge of the pool, and palm trees and a clear sky frame the scene.2009-02-23July 08 20092009-07-08October 17 20102010-10-17