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A 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A 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.2010-01-02 +1 copiesPhotograph 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 photograph of a holy dip at a riverside ghat where devotees wade in water beside a flower-decorated red and gold throne on an orange-draped platform. Marigold and orange flower garlands and palm fronds decorate the throne. Many people stand waist-deep in the water, some in white dhotis and kurtas, a woman in a red blouse and a woman in green and gold; a man holds a brass vessel near the centre. Other people in white clothes stand on the stone steps at the upper right. Some devotees are submerged, and the water shows red and yellow reflections.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 copiesDevotees in white and yellow-scarved white clothes wade and splash in a water tank during a ritual bath. At the centre, a figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold ornate throne under a floral arch decorated with marigolds and red flowers. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand among the crowd, many wearing yellow shawls. Red stone steps rise behind the throne. The scene suggests a sacred water ceremony with devotees immersed around the seated figure.2010-10-17Photograph of a ceremonial water procession in a stepped tank with red-painted steps and small shrines along the upper banks. A seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a floral arch and yellow canopy, with a small deity murti beside it. Around the throne, dozens of devotees wade waist-deep in water, many in white dhotis and saffron-yellow shawls, some reaching up with hands raised. A few men in orange and white stand nearby, and one bald man with red tilak wears a pink cloth. Garlands of marigolds and roses decorate the scene, consistent with a Dasara celebration.2010-10-17Outdoor 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 copiesOutdoor photo of a holy dip at a stone-stepped water tank, with devotees standing and wading in the water. At centre, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace speaks into a handheld microphone, appearing to address the crowd. A candidate for a person: the centre figure wears saffron-orange clothing, a garland and a beaded necklace, with long dark hair, though the appearance is only partly clear. Around him, people in white dhotis and yellow or orange shawls hold brass trays and plates of offerings, and some carry ritual staffs. Several people stand on the steps behind them and others are chest-deep in the water. Petals float on the surface.2010-01-02October 17 20102010-10-17A large outdoor pool with red stone steps is filled with people wading and splashing in water, many with raised arms. Above the water, a figure in saffron/orange robes and red-brown shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden arch of flowers, beside a small deity murti. The man on the throne wears an orange-saffron garment with a flower garland and a strand of beads. Many participants wear white ritual clothes with yellow sashes; one man in front has a shaved head and a rudraksha mala.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17