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Outdoor photograph of a large rectangular water tank at a temple-like ashram ground, with a decorated shivling-form structure on a platform in the middle of the water. The structure is draped with garlands in red, yellow, orange, green and white, and a black stone linga-like top rises above it. Tiered red steps rise on the left and right, lined with rows of seated people in white clothes, and many small black shivling-shaped stone pillars line the pool edge in the foreground. A boom camera arm extends over the water on the left. Red-roofed buildings and trees stand behind the grounds.

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A large rectangular stone-edged pool at an outdoor ashram ground, filled with still turquoise water and reflecting a tall black Shiva lingam on a raised platform at the far end. The lingam is draped in a dense garland of marigolds and colourful flower strands in yellow, red, and green. Rows of smaller black lingams on round yoni-style bases line the near steps and sides of the pool. Tiered red steps at the back hold a seated gathering of people dressed in white, with a few in red and orange clothing, and a red-roofed building with bunting stands behind. Strings of flags and garlands decorate the edges.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large rectangular pool of still turquoise water at a temple-like complex, lined on its near edges by numerous black stone Shivalingams on pedestals. At the far end a tall black shivalinga-shaped structure is decorated with colourful striped garlands and fringed drapery, standing on a platform in the water. Behind, tiered red steps hold seated people in white clothes, some in red, under a grey sky, with a red building and palm trees at the edges. A film camera on a tripod and a long boom arm are visible over the water. The people are small and distant, and no individual can be clearly identified.2013-07-22A large black shivling stands on a square platform in a water tank, decorated with garlands in yellow, orange, red, green and purple and draped with floral strings. Behind it, a stepped amphitheatre holds seated devotees dressed in white, with rows of orange-clad attendees on the right. A raised dais at the top shows a seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing on a red-carpeted platform, with a flower-decorated central walkway, banana plants and bunting in red, yellow and blue. The setting suggests a Guru Purnima satsang at Bidadi, though the figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance.2013-07-22November 04 20132013-11-04A photograph of an outdoor sacred pool at an ashram, with a large black linga-shaped shrine standing on a raised platform in the middle of still blue-green water. The shrine is decorated with colourful marigold garlands in yellow, orange, green and purple, and draped with strings of flowers. Tiered red steps and a metal railing line the pool, with white-clad people and orange-robed figures visible on the left stairs, and a multicoloured light display runs along the right wall. Palm plants and a red multi-storey building stand behind, and the shrine's reflection fills the water.2013-07-22A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a square raised platform in the middle of a turquoise water pool, draped with orange and yellow marigold garlands and a colourful flower-and-bead garland around its base. Milky liquid runs down the linga. Terraced red steps behind the pool hold a crowd of people in white clothes, with a few figures in saffron-orange robes seated at the far right. Potted green plants line the bottom edge of the frame, and red and yellow bunting decorates the courtyard.2013-07-22July 22 20132013-07-22A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform in the middle of a rectangular pool of pale turquoise water at an outdoor ceremonial ground. The lingam is draped with bands of marigold garlands and multicoloured cloth. Behind it, red tiered stone steps are filled with white-clad devotees seated in rows, with additional people standing along the pool edges and walkways, and a colourful bunting-decorated stage area with palm fronds lines the back. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja at a public gathering.2013-07-22November 06 20132013-11-06Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a square platform in the middle of a rectangular reflecting pool, with a striped red and yellow base. A small group of people stands on a metal staircase and platform beside the lingam, some in red garments, and a red-and-white garland is draped on the stone. Behind the pool, tiered red stands hold many seated people dressed in white and orange, and red-brick buildings and potted plants line the foreground. Overcast evening light reflects off the water.2013-11-04July 22 20132013-07-22