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A photograph of a crowd of devotees standing waist-deep in water at night before an illuminated structure decorated with marigold-style garlands and a red-and-white striped barrier. A central figure in an orange-red robe and a long beaded mala stands in the water, holding a small brass vessel, with a garland draped around his neck; a person beside him wears a matching orange robe. Around them, many participants in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls raise their hands, some with palms pressed together, and women with long braids stand nearby. Lamps and lights glow above the water. a person is the figure in the orange-red robe with the long beaded mala at the centre of the water ritual, identified by a swept-back appearance and a distinctive mala and orange robe.

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A photograph of a large crowd standing waist-deep in water at night, many people in white and yellow garments and orange saris, some with arms raised. Near the centre, a person in an orange garment with a beaded garland stands among the group, with several people in white and yellow around him. Women with hair in braids and buns wear white, orange and yellow clothing. Floating flower petals dot the water, and a red and white border runs along the pool's edge in the background. Devotees appear to be bathing together in a ceremonial tank.2010-02-12Night photo of a large crowd standing waist-deep in a water tank at a temple-style ritual site. Many devotees raise their arms in devotion. Some wear white clothes with yellow shawls and others wear orange or red garments. A tall decorated structure draped with marigold garlands and flower strings stands at the right edge, and people are lined up on tiered stone steps in the background. Several men in saffron-coloured robes stand among the group near the centre, and the water shows reflected lights. No single individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the a person field is unsure.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08A large crowd stands waist-deep in dark water beside a red brick wall in a night-time ritual bathing scene. Many participants wear white clothes with yellow shawls or sashes, and several are dressed in orange-red robes with rudraksha or bead malas. A woman in an orange-red garment and multi-strand beaded necklace stands near the centre, and a man in orange-red with a long beard and mala stands to the left. Some people raise hands, and a metal vessel is visible in the water near the centre. The scene suggests a sacred river or tank bathing event with participants gathered closely together.2010-02-12Night ceremony in a water tank with a large illuminated linga structure and garlands in the background. A central figure in a red-orange robe with a garland of flowers stands waist-deep in water, arms raised, surrounded by devotees dressed in white, many wearing yellow or orange-yellow shawls. Some participants raise their hands skyward, and a man in a red robe stands to the left. A cameraman with a camera on a tripod is visible at the lower left. Crowd of several dozen people in the water.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A photograph of a group standing waist-deep in dark water during a ritual bathing scene beside a stone-walled tank. Most people wear saffron-orange robes and orange or marigold garlands, while several men on the left and right wear white or white and yellow clothing with red scarves. A man in the centre with long dark hair and an orange robe and orange flower garland gestures with his hand and smiles. Other participants with orange clothing and gold or rudraksha-style necklaces stand nearby. Petals float on the water and a small floral offering lies in front. Above the tank hangs a decorative garland arrangement in orange, white and yellow on a dark wall.2010-02-12A photograph of a large crowd standing waist-deep in dark water in a red-walled tank. Many people wear white or light clothing, with yellow and white garments visible among them. A central figure in an orange-red robe with a garland stands near the middle, with hands raised and others in red robes beside him. A man at the top right raises his arms, and a rope or pole extends upward on the left. Some people look toward the camera and others are turned away, surrounded by the mass of bathers.2010-02-12Outdoor water ritual at dusk in a stone-edged tank. Dozens of devotees stand and sit waist-deep in water, many in white garments with yellow shoulder cloths. A bald man in an orange-red monastic robe kneels in the center beside a white-rimmed circular tray with red flower petals and a silver trident-shaped object. A younger man in a red sleeveless top sits near him. Others in white, red and maroon clothes watch from the steps and back wall. Some attendees hold their palms together in prayer. A bearded man in white is seen among the onlookers. The scene suggests a sacred bathing or abhishekam-style ceremony.2009-07-08A night photograph of a ceremony in shallow water in front of a large black linga-shaped monument decorated with a yellow and orange floral garland and string of marigolds, with lit lamps along the tiers behind. A man in an orange robe and gold necklaces at the upper right holds a lit lamp aloft while people around him stand waist-deep in the water with hands folded in prayer. Several women and men in orange robes stand in the water holding silver plates and offerings. Men in white robes and yellow scarves, some wearing mala beads, stand nearby, and flower petals float on the surface.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08