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Night photograph of a water spray or abhishekam-style fountain jetting upward from a stone platform onto a wet surface, with strings of marigold and red flower garlands hanging at the left edge and small string lights glowing overhead against dark foliage. No people are visible.

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October 12 20112011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of a large circular stone structure draped with garlands of yellow, orange, red, green and white flowers, with water jets spraying upward in a fine mist that catches the light. Strings of small yellow lights glow in the dark background, and a faint purple logo sits in the upper left corner. The water pools on the ground below, reflecting light. No people are visible.2011-10-12October 12 20112011-10-12January 04 20162016-01-04Night photograph of a large black Shivalinga-style abhishekam setup at an outdoor amphitheatre, with water pouring in streams over the lingam and down onto a pool. The black stone is draped with yellow, purple and white flower garlands and a bright lamp stands near the water. Several figures in white dhoti-style clothing stand near the lit area at the pool's edge, while tiers of empty red seating and strings of lights frame the scene.2010-12-30November 23 20102010-11-23A night photograph of a large outdoor Shiva lingam being bathed in water during an abhishekam. The lingam's cylindrical shaft and the dark circular yoni-style base are draped with strands of marigold and other garlands in yellow, red, magenta and white. Water sprays in arcs from above, and a metal staircase platform stands at the left. String lights glow in the background and a bright spotlight illuminates the top of the lingam. No people are visible.2011-10-12A night photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam at the temple, its base and bowl draped in garlands of yellow, white, red and magenta flowers. Water pours and sprays over the lingam from above, catching the light. A metal staircase and railing stand at the left, and strings of small warm lights glow in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-12Night photograph of an outdoor abhishekam at a large black stone shivalinga wrapped in yellow and green marigold garlands, with water streaming down its sides. To the right, a seated figure in orange-red robes sits in an arched shrine decorated with yellow and green flower garlands, lit by two white lamps, with a small green-clad attendant beside the throne. Brick terraced wall with plants behind, and a metal staircase at left. The water pool holds floating garlands.2011-12-23October 12 20112011-10-12Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a stone base, decorated with garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers, while water streams down over it in a fine spray. Beside it a glowing oil lamp lights a small shrine area where a few people in white clothing stand. Water fills a sunken pool in the foreground, and rows of red-brick steps with strings of lights rise in the background. Several figures in white dhotis and garments stand near the pool and shrine.2010-12-30