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A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a square base in a pool of green water, decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers draped down its sides. Several men in white dhotis stand and kneel on a floating wooden platform around the lingam, one pouring water and another on a raised ledge. A person in orange robes stands at the top of the lingam. Behind, rows of seated devotees in white clothes occupy tiered red-and-white striped steps beside the pool, with green trees and orange bunting in the background. The scene shows an abhishekam at the pool. Five to twenty people are visible.

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January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a yoni-peetha base on a square platform in a green-tinted water tank, with a flower garland of yellow, red and white blooms draped over its upper section and water flowing from the spout. Several saffron-robed priests stand on a metal staircase beside the linga, performing abhishekam. Seated devotees in colourful saris and salwars line the red tiered steps along the tank's edge.2013-11-04A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water basin on a square platform, with a tall dark yoni-pitha base. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand around it; one man in an orange-saffron garment stands atop the linga draped with a long garland of white and purple flowers, while others in white stand on the platform and in the water. Behind the basin, a crowd of people in white sits on tiered red-and-white striped steps under shade trees, with orange and red festive bunting and a small decorated boat with garlands at left. This appears to be an abhishekam-style ritual at a temple tank, with white-clad devotees observing.2009-01-02Aerial photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a raised square platform in a water tank, with water jets spraying around it and garlands of orange and yellow marigolds draped on the lingam and base. Many devotees stand and bathe waist-deep in the brownish water, most dressed in white clothing, while others in colourful saris and salwars wade nearby. Red-tiered steps around the tank are crowded with white-clad people watching. A decorated float with orange and yellow flower garlands sits at the left edge of the water. Trees, a water tower and buildings are visible in the background under a pale sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large black stone lingam on a tiered circular pedestal standing in green water, on a floating platform. A man in white stands on the platform beside the lingam, arms outstretched, while another man in an orange shawl stands on a ladder against the lingam's top, with a long garland of marigolds and multicoloured flowers hanging from it. Behind, a crowd of people in white clothes sits on red-and-white striped tiered steps along the water's edge, under green trees and strings of orange and yellow flags. A small boat with a yellow canopy sits at the left.2009-01-02A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in a water tank while priests in orange and white robes pour water over it, with streams spraying from the stone. Several men in orange robes and white dhotis surround the lingam, some in the water, adorned with marigold garlands hanging from its sides. Along the left, a crowd of devotees in white clothing watches from stone steps, and a golden palanquin with a canopy stands at the water's edge. The scene suggests an abhishekam at a festival.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in a lake, with water streaming from its top and sides. The lingam is decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands around its base and shaft. Many people in white clothes wade and bathe in the water around the platform, with some facing the lingam. Red tiered steps on the shore are crowded with more people in white and colourful dress. A decorated float with flower garlands sits at the left edge, and trees and buildings lie behind the shore.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor abhishekam at a large black Shivalingam set in a water pool. Water streams from the top and sides of the lingam. Several people in saffron/orange robes and white garments stand on a raised platform around the base, with a man in white wading in the water in front. Garlands of marigold-type flowers hang on the lingam. Spectators in white clothing fill tiered steps on the left and right, with red-and-white steps and strings of flags in the background. Trees and bright sky complete the scene.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga with a multicoloured flower garland arched over its top stands on a square platform in a water tank, with a yoni-shaped base and a spout. Its reflection is visible in the still green water. On tiered red-brick steps behind, rows of smaller black lingams line the terraces. Several saffron-robed monks stand on a metal staircase and platform at the left, some holding objects, while more seated monks in orange robes sit among the lingams at the upper right. Tall grey poles and trees and a hazy sky fill the background.2013-10-21A large black stone Shiva lingam with a broad circular yoni base stands on a floating platform in a green water tank, with garlands of marigolds draped around it. Two figures in saffron or orange robes and one in white clothes stand on or beside the platform performing the ritual, and one worker in white stands at the water's edge. Behind them, rows of devotees in white clothes sit on red-and-white tiered steps, with orange festival bunting strung across the scene. Dry trees and a red-roofed building appear in the background. The setting suggests an abhishekam ritual in a temple tank.2009-01-02A photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set on a tiered black yoni-peetha base in a shallow tank, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Water streams from the lingam and spouts from the peetha's spout. Many people in white clothes stand and bathe in the water around the structure, while more devotees in white and colourful saris stand on red stepped seating and along the edges. Several people are visible on the steps and bank, and a dark stage with speakers is at the right edge. Trees and buildings lie in the background under a pale sky.2010-01-02 +1 copies