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A large polished black stone Shiva lingam on a matching black yoni-peetha base stands outdoors, with a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers draped down its front. Water sprays around it, forming rainbows in the mist. Behind are a line of orange and red pennants, rubble, a dirt ground and trees under a blue sky. No people are visible.

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Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam on a matching black yoni-peetha base, standing in a shallow water basin with spray and a rainbow arcing across it. A garland of white and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind are a bare construction-site ground with rubble, strings of orange flags, a white and red striped wall and a tree under a clear blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shivalinga on a circular yoni pedestal stands outdoors, decorated with a vertical garland of white, purple and green flowers draped down its front. Water sprays around it, forming a rainbow across the stone. Behind are a row of orange pennants, a white and red painted low wall, scattered rubble and a tree under a clear blue sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a circular yoni-peetha base in a shallow pool, with water jets spraying over it and a rainbow arcing through the mist. A floral garland of white, yellow and purple flowers hangs down the lingam. Behind the pool are a low wall painted in red and white stripes, orange festival bunting strung along a fence, and piles of stone and sand. No people are visible. This is a deity murti with abhishekam-style water display, not a person.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a black yoni-peetha base set on a square black platform in a shallow pool of water. A garland of white, purple and multicoloured flowers hangs down its front. Water jets spray on either side, and a rainbow arcs across the water spray. Behind the pool, orange and white striped kerbs line the edge, with orange bunting strung along a barren dirt site, scattered stone slabs, and trees and utility poles in the background. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black granite Shiva lingam with a yoni-peetha base stands in shallow water, with a flower garland of white, yellow and purple blossoms draped over its shaft. Water jets arc upward around it, catching sunlight to form rainbows. Behind the water basin, a white and red striped wall, orange flag strings and a bare construction site with scattered stone blocks lie under a clear blue sky, with trees and utility poles on the horizon. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivling stands on a square black pedestal in the middle of a shallow water tank, with a lotus-carved base and a purple and white flower garland draped down its front. Water jets arc up on either side, producing rainbows in the spray. Behind the tank, a red-and-white striped border, strings of orange flags, bare ground, and trees and a utility pole are visible under a clear sky. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black polished stone lingam rises from a black yoni-shaped pedestal basin under a clear blue sky, being bathed with water that sprays in a fine mist and forms a rainbow across the stone. A garland of alternating yellow, white, purple and pink flowers wraps the lingam and extends along the base. Behind it stand orange triangular flag bunting strung between poles, a tree, scattered rubble and a red-and-white brick wall. Two people appear only partially at the lower right edge.2009-01-02A large black polished stone lingam stands on a round black pedestal rim with a red and white striped base, bathed in water spray that forms a rainbow arc across its surface. A garland of white, yellow, purple and magenta flowers hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, a dusty construction area holds scattered grey stones, and a line of orange triangular pennants is strung across a fence. No people are visible.2009-01-02A large black polished stone Shiva lingam on a round black yoni-peetha base stands outdoors, with water streaming over it and bright rainbow arcs of light refracted through the spray. A vertical garland of white, yellow, purple and maroon flowers hangs down the front of the lingam. Behind it, strings of orange flags stretch across a dry, dug-up site with scattered stones, a white and red checkered border wraps the base, and tall trees and utility poles stand against a pale blue sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black polished stone Shivalinga stands on a square platform in shallow water, with a garland of white, yellow and purple flowers draped around its shaft. Water jets arc upward around the linga, creating rainbow mists. Behind it are red and white striped barriers, orange flag strings, piles of quarried stone and a blue sky with trees, all under bright daylight.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02