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Night photograph of a group standing waist-deep in a water tank beneath a large black linga-shaped structure garlanded with orange and white flower chains and a yellow marigold strand. Many devotees wear white or saffron-orange garments, with yellow shawls on some. A bald man in orange on the right holds a brass plate of flowers, and a woman in orange at center smiles while receiving garlands. Red-and-white striped steps and string lights line the tank behind them.

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A 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12Night photo of a ceremony in shallow water beside a large black linga-style structure draped with marigold garlands and orange-and-white ribbons, with lights strung along the stands behind. A man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads, bare-headed and holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small vessel in the other, faces a row of people in orange garments standing waist-deep in the water. Several women in orange saris hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, while men in white with yellow shawls stand with palms joined in prayer along the edges. Flower petals float on the water. The scene resembles an abhishekam or aarti in the water. Counting the visible people gives roughly 15.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08A 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.2010-02-12A photograph of devotees bathing in a stone-lined water tank beneath a large dark pedestal of a temple structure, with a red and white striped base. Several people wear white or orange garments with orange shawls, wading waist-deep in green water, some holding offerings and scooping water. In the foreground at left, a decorated wooden boat or palanquin with pink, purple and red woven cloth and flower garlands carries offerings and white flowers on a tray. A gilded finial rises at right beside a man in white with a red shoulder strap. Marigold and rose garlands hang from above. Overall this shows a ritual water ceremony at the temple tank. Persons visible: about ten.2009-06-09Night procession on water at a temple tank. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne (peetha) atop a raft-like platform draped in orange cloth is garlanded with bands of marigold and white flowers. Around the throne, several people in saffron/orange robes sit; one holds a ceremonial item. Below, about a dozen devotees in white clothes with orange sashes stand waist-deep in the water pushing or steadying the raft. Behind, a large illuminated shivalinga stands with floral decorations and a silver band near the water's edge, with spectators and lamps on the steps and far bank in the dark.2010-02-12Night photograph of a large crowd of devotees wading and bathing in a tiered stone tank around a huge black Shiva linga adorned with white and multicoloured flower garlands and a gold crown-like top, water jets spraying down over it. Many devotees wear white clothing, some in saffron or orange, and some wear yellow sashes, with a few men in white dhoti and shawl at the edge of the water. Oil lamps and string lights line the tiered steps behind, and floating flower petals and offerings dot the water.2010-02-12A large crowd stands and wades in a stepped water tank at night, most dressed in white ritual clothing, many with raised arms and hands. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the centre, one wearing a red shawl and another with a red top and garland among them. Some wear yellow scarves over white. A water jet arcs up from the centre, and a floral garland decoration with orange and white draping sits on the right edge beside stone steps lined with lights. Several figures on the right wear white with a red-and-white sash.2010-02-12A photograph of a group of devotees standing waist-deep in dark water beside a red-and-white striped stone wall. A man in the centre wears an orange sleeveless garment and smiles, while a bald man on the right wears an orange-and-red shawl draped over his head, a marigold and flower garland on his neck, and holds brass vessels. Several people wear orange saffron robes with white and yellow garments on others, and a man at the far right has a gold necklace. Some devotees hold brass lamps or pots while standing in the water, and a figure at the bottom right has long curly hair and wears orange clothing.2010-02-12Night photo of a floating platform on water in front of a large black linga with silver-banded top and flower garlands. A seated figure in orange robes with long hair and a red-and-white garland sits on a gold and red throne decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. Attendants in orange clothing stand beside the throne, one holding a tray. Around the platform, about a dozen people in white clothes stand chest-deep in the water, some with hands raised in prayer, one in orange and white. A man in white stands on the stone steps at right, and rows of oil lamps line the tiered steps.2010-02-12A large crowd of devotees stands and wades in the water of a stone-edged sacred pool beside a black circular structure garlanded with marigolds. Many people wear white shirts and dhotis with yellow or orange shawls, and several hold up silver-coloured kalasha-shaped vessels and brass plates of flowers. At centre, a man in an orange shirt and red garland smiles in the water, and a bald man in dark clothing stands behind the crowd. A large brass trident leans at right. Water sprays over the pool edge, and an orange-tinted pool extends at top right.2010-01-02