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Dusk view of a temple pool at a large outdoor stepped venue. A huge black Shivalinga stands in the water, draped with orange, red and yellow garlands and a floral chain, with water jets arcing around it. Dozens of devotees in white clothes wade in the pool. On the right, a flower-decorated palanquin-style float carries a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red garland, surrounded by flowers and a white umbrella canopy. Red tiered steps, lamps and string lights frame the scene, with a multi-storey building behind.

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Dusk scene at a temple tank filled with water. A large black Shivalinga stands on a raised platform in the centre, with fountain jets rising around it and a decorated garland draped over it. In the foreground, dozens of people wade waist-deep in the water wearing white clothes, with a few in red or other colours. To the right, a decorated floating platform carries a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white garland and flower decorations, surrounded by marigold garlands. Tiers of red steps rise in the background lined with string lights and people, and a multi-storey building stands at top right.2010-07-26Dusk scene at an outdoor tirtha pool with red-tiered stone steps lined with oil lamps. A large black Shiva lingam stands in the water beneath a spraying fountain, draped with garlands. In the foreground, dozens of people in white ritual clothes stand waist-deep in the water, many with hands raised or folded in prayer. To the right, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a richly garlanded platform decorated with flowers and a white canopy, surrounded by water. A multi-storey concrete building and trees appear in the background.2010-07-26Outdoor photo of a large black Shivalingam at the centre of a shallow water tank, its base wrapped with marigold garlands and bright ornamental bands, with water jets spraying around it. Dozens of people stand waist-deep in the water, many in white clothes and some in yellow or saffron sashes, pouring water and assisting with a raised orange-canopied platform near the front where a seated figure in orange garments receives offerings, with flower-decorated carts beside them. Red tiered steps and spectators line the background, along with small oil lamps and decorations.2010-07-26A large black Shivalinga rises from a stone platform in the middle of a rectangular pool, draped with yellow and orange garlands and fed by water jets from above. Dozens of people wearing white and yellow clothes stand waist-deep in the water around it, some bathing, some holding hands or joining in ritual circles. On the right, a decorated orange-and-red palanquin with floral garlands and a white canopy, carried by people in the water, stands near the lingam. Red stadium-style steps and onlookers line the background, and a flag is visible at the top right. The scene looks like a temple ceremony at a sacred pool.2010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26July 26 20102010-07-26Large outdoor photograph of a flooded amphitheatre-style tank with red tiered steps. A tall black Shivalinga with a garland of marigolds and white flowers stands in the water, with a fountain spray behind it. Dozens of devotees wade in the water in white clothes, some in white dhotis and saris, others in colourful shirts and saris. On the right, a decorated palanquin or ratha with marigold garlands holds a seated figure in orange robes wearing a garland, with attendants nearby; a person in orange robes appears to be the honoured guest, but his identity is uncertain from appearance. Buildings and trees line the background.2010-07-26Evening photograph of devotees bathing in a shallow tank at a temple complex. A tall black Shivalinga stands at left on a raised platform, decorated with marigold garlands and a mirror-like silver band, with water jets spraying beside it. In the water, dozens of people in white and colourful clothes stand waist-deep facing a small decorated shrine with a raised umbrella and floral garlands, while several others sit or stand near the edge. Tiered red steps behind the tank are lit with rows of small lights, and glowing neon-style outlines of lamps and a Shivalinga appear on the wall above. A few figures stand on the left bank in dark clothes. No identifiable central figure is visible.2010-07-26Devotees bathe in the waters of a large sacred tank beside a tall black Shiva lingam set on a dark yoni-pitha base decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Many people in white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, some with hands raised and some touching the lingam area. Water sprays from fountains beside the structure. A decorated red-and-gold palanquin with flower garlands stands near the edge of the tank, and a few people in white stand on the red stepped embankment under a pale evening sky. Palm trees and a streetlight appear in the background.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large black Shiva lingam rising from a water-filled sunken pool at a temple complex, draped with marigold garlands and yellow-and-orange flower strands, with water jets spraying around it. Dozens of people in white clothes stand and wade in the shallow water around the lingam, many with hands folded or pressed together in devotion. Red-tiered stone steps and an enclosure with a few figures in white and saffron are visible in the background under an overcast sky, with trees and rooftops beyond the walls. A figure in saffron stands near the base of the lingam, where offerings and a small decorated stand sit. The scene looks like a ritual abhishekam-style water ceremony.2010-07-26Large crowd of devotees, mostly in white clothes, stands waist-deep in a red-tiered sunken pool during a holy dip. At left a tall black stone linga rises from a black yoni pedestal wrapped in orange and marigold garlands, with water spraying from its sides. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a decorated golden throne platform draped with flowers, with attendants in orange and garlands beside him. Several devotees hold brass kalasha pots. Red stone seating steps surround the pool under a pale evening sky with palm trees behind.2010-01-02 +1 copies