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Night view of a large dark grey Shiva lingam on a red and white striped square base beside a still reflecting pool, with a white metal staircase at left. Along the far bank, rows of people in white and saffron-orange robes sit in a line at the water's edge, while a few figures stand on the illuminated white wall and on a tiered brick embankment above.

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Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a square base edged in red and white, with water streaming down over it from above at left. The linga sits in a pool of dark water with a stepped white wall and rows of small terracotta pots behind. Along the water's edge, a long line of seated people in white and saffron-orange robes, some in deep red, sit close together facing the water. A few standing figures are visible on a higher ledge at the back wall, and an illuminated niche glows at upper left.2013-12-26Night photograph of a large illuminated water tank at a temple-style ashram. On the left, a tall black stone Shivalinga-like structure with water spraying from its top stands in the pool, lit by floodlights. Along the far bank, a long row of seated people in orange and white robes sits by the water, with several standing figures and a tiered brick-and-greenery wall behind them. A small blue-and-white emblem appears at upper left. The scene suggests a ritual gathering at the water's edge during a ceremony.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20132013-12-26Night photograph of an illuminated temple pool with a large black Shivalinga rising from a stone platform in the water, with a fountain spraying behind it. Strings of coloured lights decorate a multi-storey building in the background and a row of stone seating. On the right bank, a line of white-robed people stands alongside a few in orange and red garments, and a seated figure in orange sits on a platform at the water's edge. Floodlights illuminate the scene.2013-12-26December 26 20132013-12-26 +1 copiesNight photograph of a large black stone Shivling standing at the edge of a reflecting pool on the left, with a steel railing staircase beside it and strings of small lights along the railing. Behind the water, a long white wall with a tiered wall of terracotta pots rises above a row of seated people in white and orange clothing along the pool's edge. Several people stand on scaffolding and a ladder against the white building, and a few more are visible on the rooftop under bright floodlights, with trees silhouetted against the dark sky.2013-12-26Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam standing on a raised square platform in a water-filled rectangular pool, lit by bright floodlights from the left. Tiered rows of seats rise on the right, and a white wall with a rail and staircase lies behind. In the foreground, a crowd sits in rows of small black Shivalingams or stone lingams, with several people in orange and red clothing visible among them. The stone lingam is cylindrical with a silver band near its top.2014-02-03Night photograph of a large polished black stone Shivalingam on a tiered yoni-pitha base standing in a shallow reflecting pool at an outdoor temple complex. Several people in orange clothing stand on the metal staircase and on the left side of the pool, with a steel handrail. Behind the lingam, tiered stone seating rises beside a white wall with lights. The water reflects the lights and the lingam.2014-02-03Night photograph of an outdoor ritual pool with a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a square base on the water's edge, its yoni-style base rimmed by red-and-white striped border, decorated with yellow garlands and lit by a bright lamp. Steps on the left lead up to a seated gathering of devotees in orange and white clothing, with a small raised platform and lectern near the front. Floodlights and a red brick building stand behind the pool.2014-11-04 +1 copiesNight view of an open-air outdoor shrine at a temple complex. A large black Shivalinga stands on a square stone pedestal in the middle of a rectangular water tank, its reflection visible in the still water. Behind it, a glowing arched niche frames a small lit altar. Tiered brick steps line both sides of the pool, with a few rows of chairs. At the far left, a small group of people in orange and white robes sits on the steps near a wooden stand. Bright floodlights illuminate the scene against the dark sky, with a multistorey building in the background.2014-08-11November 21 20102010-11-21