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Night photograph of a ritual immersion in dark water at a riverbank or tank. Several people stand waist-deep in the water wearing white dhotis and white saris with yellow or red sashes. A man in a saffron-orange cloth stands near the centre, and one man in the middle points toward the right. On the right, men in white stand beside a flower-decorated float or palanquin draped in green foliage, pink and white blossoms and orange cloth. On the left, a line of women in white saris stand on the bank. Lights line the steps in the background, and a crowd in white stands along the distant embankment.

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Night 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.2010-02-12A 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.2010-02-12January 11 20092009-01-11Outdoor 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 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.2010-02-12A large group of devotees stands waist-deep in dark water at a stone ghat with red-brick walls behind them, many raising hands in the air. Several men wear red or orange cloth with rudraksha malas, and many others wear white clothing with yellow scarves draped over their shoulders. Women in white saris and yellow garments stand among them, and a metal trident-like object is visible at the left edge. Water splashes around the crowd. No person clearly matches a distinctive a person appearance, so no candidate is identified.2010-02-12A large group of devotees stands waist-deep in a dark tiled water tank at night during a ritual bathing event. Most wear white clothes that cling to their bodies, while some women wear yellow-bordered saris and others wear red or dark tops. Many raise their arms and hands upward in devotion. A tall metal trident stands in the water near the centre, and a fountain-like jet of water rises at the right. Red-and-white striped steps and lamp lights line the tank edges in the background. A man in white at the right raises both arms high. Several people in the crowd appear to be looking toward the centre, but no figure can be clearly identified as a particular teacher with confidence.2010-02-12A 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 night photograph of a crowd wading in a water tank beside a tiered red stone amphitheatre lit with rows of small lamps. Many people in white garments, some in saffron or orange cloth and yellow sashes, raise hands and palms toward a central figure holding a ceremonial staff. A tall metal pole draped with garlands of marigolds and white flowers rises from the water's edge, with a black cloth backdrop and water jets spraying behind. Spectators in white and coloured clothing sit or stand on the steps above. A balding man in plain white cloth stands in the water in the foreground. The scene reads as a mass ritual bathing or abhishekam at the water's edge.2010-02-12June 02 20162016-06-02Night 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 15.2010-02-12A night photograph of a crowd gathered on tiered brick steps beside a water body, facing the water. Many people stand and sit on the steps, most wearing white dhotis and white shirts or saris, with a few in coloured clothing such as an orange top and a red garment. A bright light glows in the dark sky above the trees on the right, and a metal staircase descends to the water at the right edge. Small clay lamps line the lower step. The scene appears to be a riverside or temple-tank observance after dark, with people watching quietly.2011-07-16