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A dusk photograph of a temple tank at a festival procession. A large black stone Shivalingam with a spouted base stands at left, water spilling from it. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand or sit in a wooden boat-like vessel on the water, some holding garlands of yellow and orange flowers, and a decorated golden canopy with a finial stands behind them. A crowd in white clothing lines the stepped stone embankment in the background under a pale sky, with lights strung along the far edge.

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Dusk at a temple tank where a large black Shiva lingam with a tall cylindrical top and a wide basin rises beside a fountain spraying water. In the foreground, several people in red and orange cloth ride a boat or float with garlanded deity murti decorated in marigold garlands and gold ornaments. A golden canopy with a pointed finial shades the procession at right. A large crowd in white and light clothing stands on tiered steps along the water's edge under a pale evening sky.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Dusk scene at a temple tank beside a large black stone Shivalinga with water pouring over it. Several people in saffron and red robes sit and stand near the water's edge, some with garlands of white and yellow flowers. Two small metal deity murtis adorned with garlands are placed on a red-draped palanquin or platform near the water. A golden ceremonial umbrella with a finial rises behind them, and a large crowd gathers on the steps in white clothing. Strings of lights glow at the right edge as the sky fades.2009-01-02Dusk procession on a water tank beside a large black stone shivalinga fountain, with water spilling from its top. A boat carries a decorated deity murti under a white ceremonial umbrella, with garlands of white and yellow flowers. A figure in saffron robes stands at the stern holding a pole, and several people in orange and red clothing sit in the boat. A large crowd in white clothes watches from stepped stone terraces on the far bank.2009-01-02Dusk photograph of a large water tank at a temple complex. On the left, a tall black Shiva linga rises from a basin decorated with yellow-and-green garlands, with water jets around it. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a raised, flower-garlanded palanquin on an orange cloth-covered platform in the water, with attendants in orange and yellow beside him. Around them, people in white clothes and yellow or orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water, some with hands raised. Rows of oil lamps line the red stone steps, and a crowd gathers along the upper terraces. A candidate in the palanquin is visible, but his appearance is too uncertain to confirm.2010-02-12Sunset photograph of devotees bathing in the Vaidya Sarovar water tank. A large black Shiva lingam stands on a raised platform in the water, with fountain jets spraying around it and yellow-orange marigold garlands wrapped at its base. Many people in white clothes stand on tiered steps along the tank, and dozens more wade and swim in the water in the foreground. Two ornately decorated palanquin-style floats draped with garlands sit on the left bank. The sky is bright gold with the sun low over trees.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09Large black Shiva lingam with a yellow-and-black garland base stands in a water tank at sunset, with water jets spraying from it onto a crowd. Hundreds of devotees, many in white clothes, wade and bathe in the water and gather on red brick steps lining the tank. A decorated float with yellow garlands sits at left, and trees and a low building line the background under a bright sunset sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDusk 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 at a water tank where a large black linga with floral garlands and a fountain stands on the left. Several men in white dhotis and shirts wade in the water, some holding a platform. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by attendants in orange, on a raised palanquin-like platform. Red-lit steps rise behind, lined with a crowd of onlookers in white. Floating petals cover the water. The seated figure resembles the a person in saffron robes, rudraksha and a throne, so the candidate is in_person; the scene shows abhishekam-style water ritual honouring the linga.2010-02-12June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09