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A large black stone Shivling stands on a raised circular yoni-pitha base in a shallow tank of water during a festival. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds drape the lingam, and a gold-framed throne-like platform sits beside it on a flower-covered raft. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts wade chest-deep in the water, many handling the raft and balloons, while a man in white stands on the stone embankment. Some men in saffron and orange robes stand near the lingam, and a row of white-clad devotees lines the striped steps. Orange and white bunting runs along the pool's edges under a clear sky.

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A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water tank during an outdoor ritual, with water streaming from above and marigold garlands draped on the lingam. Devotees in white clothes stand in the water and along the striped white-and-red tank wall, while several men in white wade around a decorated flower-garlanded wooden float holding coloured balloons. Two figures in orange-saffron robes stand near the lingam, one holding a garland, and a golden umbrella-like canopy sits at the left edge. Red and orange bunting lines the background under a clear blue sky.2009-01-02Outdoor photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam rising from a shallow pool, draped with a garland of yellow, purple and orange flowers. Water sprays from fountains around the monument while many men in white dhotis and shirts stand waist-deep in the water, some wading toward a flower-decked raft. On the raft, people in saffron and orange robes stand near a golden umbrella and balloons, surrounded by marigold garlands. Spectators in white line the red and white striped steps, with orange bunting strung across the grounds under a clear blue sky. A priest in white clothing stands near the lingam.2009-01-02A photograph of a large black stone Shiva lingam rising from a tiered black yoni-pitha base in a water tank, with a stream of water spraying from its top. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs on the lingam. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand waist-deep in the water, some bending forward, while others stand along a red and white striped tiled edge. On the left, a raised golden platform with a small golden umbrella holds garlanded items and balloons, and people sit on it in the water. Strings of orange and red festival flags run across the background, with palm trees and clear sky behind. This appears to be a ritual abhishekam at a lingam in a water tank.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shiva lingam rising from a circular yoni-shaped pedestal in a pond, with water jets spraying behind it. Several men in saffron and orange robes stand on the platform beside the lingam, while men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the surrounding white-and-red striped embankment and wade in the water. Some men in white stand chest-deep in water pushing a decorated raft strung with yellow and orange marigold garlands and colourful balloons, under a golden umbrella. Orange and red bunting flags line the far bank. A ritual abhishekam or puja procession in progress at a temple tank.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a circular yoni-pitha base in a water tank, with water jets spraying above it. Many people in white dhotis and white shirts stand in the water and along the striped white-and-red tiered steps, with marigold garlands draped on the lingam and on floating flower-decorated boats. A group in saffron and orange robes stands on the platform beside the lingam, and a golden umbrella is visible at left. Trees and a clear blue sky frame the scene, with orange bunting strung across the grounds.2009-01-02A photograph of a large black stone Shivalingam rising from a rectangular tank of green water, decorated with a flower garland and ribbons. Devotees dressed in white, some with yellow sashes, stand on the tiled steps and wade in the water around a floating platform. On the platform, a man in orange robes stands beside a golden ceremonial umbrella and a garlanded decorated structure, while others in saffron and white assemble around him. Balloons in orange, pink and purple tie to the bank in the foreground. Red-and-white striped steps, orange bunting and a clear blue sky frame the abhishekam-style water ceremony.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large black stone Shivalinga rises from a water tank at an outdoor site, garlanded with yellow, orange and green flower strings and set on a black square base. Around it, many people in white clothing stand in shallow water and wade near the base, while others in white walk down the red-and-white checkered steps of the tank's embankment. Four men in saffron-orange robes stand at the water's edge beside the linga, one wearing a red shawl. A golden palanquin with a fringed canopy and floral offerings sits at left, and water sprays up from a fountain near the linga. Orange festoon bunting and a clear blue sky frame the scene, with bare trees and construction earth behind.2009-01-02A large black Shivalingam stands in the middle of a shallow rectangular tank of clear water, with red and white striped banks behind it. Orange-robed priests and attendants gather at a raft-like platform beside the lingam, where a small golden palanquin or canopied seat is decorated with yellow garlands and colourful balloons. One orange-clad figure reaches up to touch the top of the lingam, which is hung with flower garlands. Many people in white clothing wade in the water and stand along the banks, with a crowd gathered at the front edge. Strings of orange and red bunting stretch across the background under a clear blue sky. This appears to be a ritual abhishekam-style event at an outdoor tank, with the attendees dressed in white and saffron.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02