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Night 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.

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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 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 gathered in and around a stepped water tank lit by strings of lights. In the water, a group of devotees in white and yellow-trimmed white garments stand waist-deep, and a woman in an orange-red sari stands centre, arms raised. Behind her, a figure in red-orange robes with a red-and-orange garland stands in the water. Many people on the steps and in the water raise their hands in devotion. At left, a cameraman films the scene. Garlands of flowers decorate the edge at right. The crowd is dense and visible across the frame, so the count is well above twenty.2010-02-12A photograph of a large crowd gathered in shallow dark water at night around a central figure in a red-orange garment and a red-orange garland, who holds a guitar-like stringed instrument. Many devotees in white and yellow-scarved clothing, some in saffron and red saris, stand waist-deep, arms raised or hands folded. Behind them a dark stone structure with a tiered flower or leaf-patterned decoration and a hanging garland rises above the water, with a small fountain spray.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 large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a water tank at night, arms raised overhead, many wearing white wet clothes with yellow scarves or sashes and some in red or orange garments. Stone steps with small oil lamps line the back wall, and a fountain-like water spout rises at right. A few people wear garlands or pendants. The mood is a collective ritual immersion, with no clearly identifiable a person figure among the visible faces.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08A 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.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A 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.2010-02-12