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Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalingam set in a shallow pool beside a red-and-white striped stepped embankment. Many people stand and bathe in the water, some in white clothes and others in orange. Water pours over the lingam, which is garlanded with colourful flower strings. On the embankment, a person in orange holds a parasol over a decorated palanquin with yellow and gold draping, while others in white and orange stand along the steps. Strings of orange and red pennants stretch overhead against a clear sky with trees behind.

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Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalinga standing in shallow water beside a red-and-white striped stepped bank, with garlands of multicoloured flowers wrapped around its shaft and base. Water sprays from the linga's side. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothing, wade and bathe in the water around a decorated palanquin-style float heaped with garlands, flowers and small balloons. A saffron-robed figure stands on the float under a ceremonial umbrella, with another saffron-clad attendant beside it. Strings of orange and red bunting cross the background under a clear blue sky, with trees and utility poles beyond. Some people stand along the bank watching.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone lingam with a yoni-shaped base standing in a shallow pool at a festival. Devotees wash and bathe in the water around it, some waist-deep and others wading, many dressed in white clothes. Crowds in white and orange garments line the striped red-and-white stepped embankment on the right, with trees, bunting and a distant structure under a clear blue sky. Water sprays from the lingam in arcs. Several orange-robed people stand at the left edge near the base.2009-01-02A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a circular tiered water tank at an outdoor ritual site, garlanded with purple, yellow and white flower strands. Dozens of devotees in white clothing stand waist-deep in the brown water, many with hands raised, while others stand on the striped white-and-red steps around the tank. A decorated palanquin with a figure in orange-saffron robes sits at the water's edge, and an orange-clad figure with a shaved head or cap stands by the lingam. Orange and white pennants line the background under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a shallow pool of brown water, with water streaming from its top and sides. A crowd of devotees, mostly men in white clothes and some women in colourful saris, stands waist-deep in the water around the lingam. On the left, a golden palanquin with red cushions is attended by two figures in saffron/orange robes who pour water or offer worship. Striped red-and-white terraced steps and spectators in white and colourful clothes line the far side under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalingam rises from a tiered water tank with red and white striped walls, with water jets spraying from its upper section. Dozens of devotees bathe and wade in the water around the lingam, while a few stand on the steps at left. A figure in orange and saffron robes stands near the center of the tank beside golden ceremonial items, possibly a palanquin or offering table, with rows of bunting strung across the scene and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoors in daylight, a large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a black pedestal in a water tank lined with red and white striped walls. Water jets spray upward around it, and a garland of flowers hangs down the lingam. Many people bathe and wade in the water around the lingam; some stand on the pedestal and tank edge, including a figure in white near the base. On the right, a group of people in white and saffron clothing gathers beside a decorated palanquin with flower garlands and an umbrella-like canopy. Trees, poles and bare ground surround the tank.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor abhishekam at a large black Shiva lingam set in a shallow water pool with stepped red and white seating behind. Two women in saffron-orange robes stand near a red and gold throne-like seat; the woman on the left holds a long pouring vessel and water streams down over the lingam. Dozens of devotees wade in the water wearing white clothes, with others on the steps. Strings of marigold garlands drape the lingam and bunting flags run across the background trees and fence.2009-01-02