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A night photograph of a large dark black Shiva lingam set in a reflecting pool, with water streaming from its top and sides and a lit band of light around its middle. Several people stand on a white metal staircase and walkway at the left edge; some wear orange robes and others wear white clothes. Red-painted tiered steps and a white railing frame the pool, with a dark building behind.

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October 11 20112011-10-11A night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam with a bright white-lit vertical stripe, water cascading down its sides, standing in a still reflecting pool. A metal staircase with railings leads up toward the lingam, and a few figures stand on the stairs and at the edge of the pool; two or three wear orange and others wear white. Dark sky above, with a few lamp posts glowing faintly in the background.2011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a large black Shiva lingam set in a reflecting pool, lit by a light glowing from its front face. A metal railing staircase leads up to a platform beside the lingam, where several people in white dhotis and white clothing stand, with one figure in an orange saffron robe among them. Floodlights illuminate the scene against a dark sky, with tiered terraces lined with small lamps and a building at the left edge.2011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11Night view of a large black Shiva lingam set on a raised square platform in a water tank, with a striped red and white base and a metal staircase leading up to it. Water sprays up around the lingam, and three decorated ceremonial items with garlands hang at its base. Red stone steps line the tank, with a row of seated people in white clothing on the left and a few standing figures in white on the right. Strings of red lights outline the tank edges against the dark sky. The scene appears to be a ritual abhishekam-style setting.2010-11-23October 11 20112011-10-11October 11 20112011-10-11Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga rising from a circular stone yoni-pitha platform in a dark reflecting pool. Metal stairs with railings lead up to the platform, where several men in white dhotis and shawls stand near the lingam, one wearing an orange-saffron garment. Bright floodlights and terraced hillside with rows of potted plants surround the scene, and the water reflects the lingam and figures.2011-10-11Night photograph of a large dark stone Shivalinga on a square stepped base with red and white striped sides, set in shallow water reflecting the lights. Several saffron-robed monks climb a metal staircase with railings toward the top of the linga. Rows of terracotta pots line the stone wall behind, and a few devotees stand near the stairs. Yellow lights illuminate the scene against a dark sky.2014-02-03Night photograph of a large black stone Shivalinga on a reflecting pool, lit by a single lamp and the reflections in the still water. A metal staircase with railings leads up beside the lingam, and several people in white dhotis and white garments climb it, with one figure in orange robes standing on the steps near the top, another in orange on the lower walkway, and a small group in white and orange clothing gathered on the red-stepped ghat at the left edge. Lights shine on the polished stone and the water. Apart from the pictured lingam, the scene shows people in white and ochre-orange robes at a ritual site.2011-10-11