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Night photograph of a large crowd gathered in a water-filled sunken tank, many people standing waist-deep in water with arms raised, some holding small objects. Several people in front wear red or orange garments and garlands, while many others wear white dhotis or sarees with yellow and orange borders. A decorated ornamental canopy with floral garlands and red-and-white painted trim stands at the upper right, and tiered stone steps with small lamps line the background under a dark night sky. The scene suggests a ritual bathing ceremony in the water tank.

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A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a water-filled sunken tank at night, many in white clothes with yellow shawls, arms raised and hands folded in devotion. A figure in orange-red robes and a garland stands centrally in the water with arms raised. Other devotees in saffron and white cluster around, some holding offerings. Behind the tank, a large dark linga-shaped structure is decorated with orange and white flower garlands, and tiered rows of spectators and lamps fill the stadium-like background. Ritual abhishekam in the sacred water appears to be taking place.2010-02-12A photograph of a large group of devotees standing waist-deep in water around a dark stone structure with a wide basin and garlands. Many wear white clothes and yellow shawls or sashes. In the centre a few figures in red and orange robes perform the ceremony, and a man in a red garment stands near the middle. On the right, a decorated palanquin or ratha is draped in white and yellow flower garlands and topped with a red and orange canopy. Steps and tiered seating line the background. No person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the central figures are described by role only.2009-07-08Night 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.2010-02-12A night photograph of a crowd standing waist-deep in water at a temple tank in front of an illuminated structure. A woman in a red sari with gold necklaces stands centrally in the water holding an upright lamp or torch raised overhead. Around her, devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and orange or red garments raise their arms and hands in devotion. A man in an orange-red garment and a priest-like figure stand nearby. A camera operator on the left films the scene with a handheld camera. Above, a decorated arch of marigold garlands and white-and-red floral ornaments hangs over the water, with a vertical garland strand suspended above.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 20092009-07-08Night photograph of a large black stone linga-shaped sculpture, its base and top wrapped in garlands of yellow, orange, white and pink flowers, with water jets arcing into the dark sky. Crowds of devotees stand and wade in the water around its base, many in white clothes and yellow or orange shawls, some with arms raised in celebration. A tiered stone-seated amphitheatre behind it is lined with small oil lamps. The scene resembles a linga abhishekam at night. A man in an orange garment stands near the front of the group, and a few men in white and yellow sashes are visible among the devotees. Roughly fifty to one hundred people are visible, with many partly obscured by others.2010-02-12Large crowd of devotees stand waist-deep in water around a black stone shivalinga-style structure with a tiered base at a temple tank. Many wear white clothing with yellow shawls, and several wear orange-saffron garments. A person in orange, holding a trident-like ceremonial staff, stands in the water near the center, while another figure bends forward in the water in ritual immersion. Red-and-white striped steps line the tank behind, and at right a decorated palanquin or ratha canopy is adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and white. Palm trees and overcast sky are visible above.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A photo of a large crowd standing waist-deep in a pool at night, many in white clothes with yellow scarves. In the centre, a man in a red sleeveless top stands in the water beside a floating ring of flower garlands. On the left, a man in red robes holds up a brass trident, and a bald man in an orange shawl with beaded necklaces stands nearby. Behind them, people line the tiled edge of the pool, and seating stands rise in the dark background. The scene suggests a sacred bathing ritual, with many participants and onlookers gathered around the water.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08