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A large black stone Shivling stands on a round black yoni-pitha base in an open courtyard, draped with a garland of flowers and green leaves. Silver-framed plaques are fixed to its shaft. Steel railings and a metal staircase lead up to it, and a fine wire mesh fence sits in front of the photo. Behind is a tiered brick wall lined with rows of small potted plants, a plain concrete boundary wall and a tree. No people are visible.

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A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor water pool, with a yellow and orange marigold garland draped down its front. Metal stairs with railings rise on the left, and water sprays from jets around the lingam. A brick-red stepped wall with potted plants and a grey boundary wall form the backdrop under a pale sky. No people are visible.2014-10-04A large black stone Shivalingam stands on a circular yoni-pitha base in an outdoor temple compound, surrounded by shallow water. A silver metal scaffold staircase with railings and a platform rises beside it, giving access to the top of the lingam. Behind it, tiered red brick walls are lined with small lamp niches, and green potted plants line the left wall. A white building with a doorway stands at upper left and a tree at upper right. No people are visible.2014-09-16September 01 20142014-09-01A large black stone Shiva lingam stands on a circular black yoni-peetha base on a raised red platform in an outdoor water-filled tank. A garland of yellow and orange marigolds wraps around the lingam. Water jets spray from the basin around it, and a metal staircase with railings rises beside the tank. Tiered rows of potted plants line the red brick walls, with trees and a grey wall behind. No people are visible.2014-10-04A large dark grey stone Shivalingam stands on a black circular yoni-pitha base on a raised concrete platform. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds drape the lingam. A metal staircase with railings rises beside it to a viewing deck. Behind is a tiered red brick wall with rows of small black lingams set into it, and palm trees and a water tower appear in the background. No people are visible.2010-12-22October 04 20142014-10-04Elevated view of a large outdoor water tank at a temple-style complex. A massive black stone Shivalinga rises from a central platform reached by a white metal staircase and railed walkway, reflected in green, algae-tinged water. Rows of dark stone lingams with round bases line the tank's edge in the foreground. Tiered brick steps with planted terraces stand behind, a small bust sits on a pedestal at right, and a single person in white walks along the left side. Greenery and a white wall with a blue logo frame the scene.2014-09-17A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a raised square platform in a water-filled pool, with thin water jets spraying from its base. A steel staircase with railings rises on the left to the platform. Behind the pool, a tiered wall of red terracotta pots with green plants rises, with a grey concrete block wall and trees beyond under a pale sky. No people are visible.2013-04-25July 07 20132013-07-07A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a tiered granite base in an open-air ceremonial tank surrounded by red-and-white striped plinth and rows of red stepped seating. Metal kalasha-style vessels in brass sit at its base, and a metal staircase with railings rises beside it. In the background, several people in white and saffron clothing stand and sit on the steps near a temple building with orange flags fluttering along the walls. A small metal deity murti stands near the base of the linga.2017-03-26A large black stone Shivalinga stands on a raised square platform in shallow green water, surrounded by a moat. The lingam sits on a round black yoni-pitha base with a broad rim. Metal railings and a narrow walkway with stairs lead from the stepped seating bank behind to the platform. Red-and-white striped plinth walls and steps support the platform. Stone terraced steps with greenery rise behind, and a white building with wooden doors is at the top. No people are visible.2014-09-07A large dark grey stone Shiva lingam stands on a raised square platform with a tiered base and a circular yoni-style pedestal, set in an outdoor sunken courtyard. Red-and-white striped platform sides and tiered red steps surround it, with rows of small dark stone lingams and potted plants on the steps behind. The ground is wet and no people are visible.2010-01-13