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A large outdoor water ritual at a sacred tank: many devotees stand waist-deep in water holding small silver kalasha pots, some with white ritual clothes and orange or saffron garments, others in yellow scarves. A raised red throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and flowers stands on a saffron-draped platform at upper left. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe holds a microphone on the steps at right, while a man in a white kurta and yellow scarf stands nearby. A dark-haired figure floats face-down in orange cloth at lower left, possibly a devotee being immersed. The scene suggests a holy dip with kalasha offerings in the waters of a sarovar.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Photograph of a holy dip ceremony in a stone-lined tank of water. A figure in an orange garment with a white floral garland wades in the foreground, partly submerged. Several devotees in water hold brass vessels and small metal pots. Behind them on the steps, a man in a white shirt holds a microphone in one hand and a second microphone in the other, with a yellow shawl draped over his shoulders and a rudraksha mala. On the left, a raised red and gold throne sits draped with marigold and flower garlands on an orange platform. Other people in white dhotis and saffron clothing line the steps, and bright flower arrangements decorate the scene.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 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 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 copiesCrowded holy dip in the sacred waters of a tank with a stone-edged ghat. Many people stand waist-deep in water wearing white ritual clothes, red sashes and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Central figure has long dark hair, an orange garment, a flower garland and holds a silver spoon-like ladle over a small brass bowl. Nearby devotees hold ornate golden kalasha pots aloft, and others have hands folded in prayer. Water reflects orange evening light. The scene is a ritual bathing and offering at a water tank.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a water tank during a festival bathing ritual. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, while others wear saffron-orange robes with orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Arms are raised in joy, and some people are smiling or shouting. Behind them stands an ornate golden palanquin-like throne with a red cushioned seat, decorated with marigold garlands, a balloon, and colourful cloth draped over its base. Small deity murti or metal figures are held by a devotee in the foreground, and the tank is surrounded by red-and-white striped walls.2009-01-02Large crowd of devotees wading in the red-tiled sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar, holding golden kalasha pots topped with pinnacle finials. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis with red shawls, and several hold brass lamps and kalashas aloft. A few figures in saffron and orange garments stand in the water, one wearing a red shawl and a flower garland. Onlookers line the stone steps and the water's edge in white and coloured clothing, and a water spout arcs from the left. Scene reads as a holy dip ritual with kalasha offerings.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copies