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Outdoor photo of a ceremonial holy dip in a water tank with orange-tiled steps and a red-cushioned throne draped in marigold and yellow flower garlands at the top left. Many people stand waist-deep in the water, holding small silver and gold kalasha pots and trays. A woman in an orange sari with a long garland and a man in orange robes with a microphone lead the immersion. Men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and women in orange and white saris stand among them, with a bald man in orange and red clothing at centre. A person in orange with long hair and an orange wrap and rudraksha mala stands at the right edge beside a tall yellow-and-orange banner. A dark-haired figure in orange sits in the water at lower left.

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January 02 20102010-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of devotees standing waist-deep in water at a sacred tank, many in white and yellow clothing with saffron and orange shawls. Several people hold brass trays or kalasha-style vessels with small metal lamps and offerings. A decorated boat draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and green leaves sits at the left edge. Some women wear orange saris and others wear white, and a shaved-headed man in white holds a tray at the centre. The water is dotted with floating petals and flowers.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a ritual bathing scene in a pond with stone steps. Many devotees stand waist-deep in the water holding small brass lamps with lit wicks, a dish of offerings and floral garlands. Several saffron-robed figures wear orange clothing and rudraksha malas, while others wear white dhotis and yellow shawls. A man in the foreground at centre wears an orange robe and holds a lamp. Marigold and orange flower garlands hang on the left, and a multicoloured canopy with a golden emblem appears at top right. Petals float on the rippling water.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large group of devotees stands and wades in the water of a stone-stepped tank, holding brass kalasha pots and small silver offerings aloft. Many wear orange or saffron garments with white dhotis, yellow shawls and marigold or rose garlands, and women wear orange saris with bindi and nose ornaments. Standing on the steps at right, a man in an orange robe wears a long rudraksha-style bead mala and gold necklace. Another orange-robed figure with garlands stands beside a wooden staff, and marigold and rose decorations hang at the left edge.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a holy dip in a stone-lined tank with reddish-brown water. Devotees wade waist-deep in orange and saffron robes, several wearing flower garlands. Many hold silver and copper kalasha pots and a silver tray. A man in the foreground on the left raises one hand. On the raised orange platform at the back, a seated figure in white stands beside a red and gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, flowers and banana plants, and a woman in white and a bald man in orange stand nearby. Steps lead up at the left. Approximately 15 to 20 people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of devotees bathing in the Vaidya Sarovar water tank at dusk. Several people wade waist-deep, some in orange or saffron garments and others in white, holding small golden kalasha pots aloft. At the top left stands a red and gold throne draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers on an orange cloth, empty of any occupant. On the steps at right, a man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala holds a microphone, while other white-clad figures stand along the stairs. Water reflects the bright red steps and sky.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large group of devotees standing in water at a stepped ghat beside a sacred tank, with the water reflecting the crowd and scattered flower petals. Many people wear white and yellow cloth, and some wear orange robes. Several devotees in the water hold small lit oil lamps or decorated offerings aloft. On the steps, a figure in orange robes with a red-and-white flower garland stands near several people holding colourful striped umbrellas, and one person beside him carries a trident-topped staff. A devotee in orange with a shaved head stands near the front of the group. Ceremonial umbrellas and garlands frame the scene at dusk during a holy dip ritual.2010-01-02A large crowd stands waist-deep in the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar, with many people holding small brass or woven offering trays with flowers and lamps. On the stone steps behind them, devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, some wearing yellow or orange shawls, sit and stand. Two multicoloured ceremonial umbrellas with gold finials are held aloft above a group near the centre, and several people in saffron or orange robes stand in the water. Garlands of flowers and yellow cloth decorate a raised dais at left, and tall saffron and yellow flags are visible at top. Floating flowers dot the water's surface.2010-01-02