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A large black stone Shivling stands on a square platform with red and white striped sides, with water jets spraying up around it from the base. Behind it, a red-brick tiered amphitheatre with stone steps and rows of potted plants rises toward a fenced hillside. Two or three people in red and pink saris stand on the steps at the right, and a few others are near the left edge. The ground is wet from the water.

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A large black stone Shiva linga rises from a circular yoni-pitha base set on a square black-tiled platform in the middle of a rectangular pool. Several water jets spray upward around the linga. Small figures are visible in the water and on the platform edge, some in light clothing, and one figure stands at the right edge of the platform. Red-brick tiered steps line the pool, with a few people seated at the upper right and a tree and buildings in the background under a hazy sky.2010-02-12A black polished stone Shiva lingam with a yoni-pitha base stands on a raised white and red striped platform outdoors. Water flows down over the lingam and spills from the spout of the yoni base, creating a cascade of spray. Behind it, tiered red brick steps hold rows of small pots and bowls, with a dry hillside, trees and white posts in the background.A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a square platform in a shallow pool of water, with water streaming down its surface from several jets. The linga has a white horizontal band with markings and a yoni-shaped pedestal with a spout. Several people wade in the water around the platform, some in red and white clothing, and one person sits on the tiered red steps at left. Red-brown tiered steps lined with rows of small black lingams rise behind the pool, with railings and green plants along the edges.2010-02-12A large black linga stands on a square platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool, with water jets rising around it. The linga is decorated with a garland of yellow and orange flowers and a small white placard. Red-brick tiered steps line both sides of the pool, and a scattering of seated people sit on the steps at the left. Behind the pool, an unfinished concrete building with exposed rebar stands among trees and low hills under a pale sky.2010-02-12A large black stone Shiva lingam in a circular yoni-pitha base stands in the foreground of an outdoor site, with water streaming down its shaft and over the basin. Behind it, red brick tiered steps hold rows of small clay lamps and potted plants. Tiny figures are visible at the far right, partially visible at the edge near the rail. Beyond the enclosure, rows of small white pillars or markers dot dry open ground, with a rocky hill, scattered trees, a white building with red roof and power lines under a pale sky.January 02 20092009-01-02A large black linga stands on a circular yoni-pitha base, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, and white, with a white-and-yellow sash wrapped around the shaft. Water sprays from fountains around it, and it sits on a raised platform in a shallow pool surrounded by red tiered stone seating. Behind the linga, a few white-clad people stand near the steps, and dry hillside with small structures is visible in the background.2010-02-12A large black polished linga stands on a square platform in a reflecting pool, decorated with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured floral strands, with water jets spraying around it. Red-tiered stone steps rise on both sides, filled with a large crowd of standing spectators in white and colourful clothing. On the right, a small decorated stage with green and orange floral garlands holds a few white-clad people. Palm trees and a hazy sky stand behind the scene.2010-02-12June 09 20092009-06-09A large black linga stands in the centre of a rectangular pool on a raised dark platform, with water jets spraying upward around it. The linga has a yellow and red border band and a small white and red nameplate on its front. Its base is decorated with a garland of colourful flowers. Red-tiered stone steps with black seating line the pool, and a few seated figures in orange and white clothing sit at the left and right edges. Unfinished concrete buildings and trees stand in the background under a pale sky.2010-02-12September 12 20102010-09-12June 20 20162016-06-20