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A 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.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A 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 copiesA 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 copiesA large outdoor tank with red-and-white striped steps is filled with dark water, where many people stand waist-deep in white clothes and yellow-bordered garments. A group in the centre forms a tight cluster, some with arms raised. On the right, a figure seated on an ornate yellow-and-gold throne draped in marigold garlands wears orange robes and a red shawl, with a garlanded deity murti beside the throne. Another person in orange sits by the steps at right. Several devotees in white and yellow stand on the steps in the background. The scene suggests a ritual bathing ceremony led from the throne.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Photograph 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.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17Photograph of a floral-decorated ceremonial raft on water with devotees wading around it. A seated figure in an orange robe and red garland sits on a golden throne with red cushions beneath a yellow arch decorated with a flower motif. Beside them on the raft stands a smaller figure in red garments with a white garland, near a brass kalasha. Devotees in white clothes and bare chests wade in the water, some holding the raft, and a monk in a saffron-orange robe stands at left. Marigold and rose garlands cover the raft's railings. Several people are visible in the background of the river. Appears to be a river procession with a throne-raft.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Photograph of a large crowd standing waist-deep in a tiered stone water tank, with fountain jets spraying at left. A central ornate golden throne draped in flower garlands and marigolds sits on a raised red platform in the water. A seated figure in orange robes with a white-and-red garland rests on the throne, with a red-robed attendant beside him and a trident-style staff standing at left. Many people in white and light clothing reach up with hands raised around the platform, some holding small brass vessels. Red-tiered steps and potted plants with a row of black seats fill the background. A dark-clothed figure in white stands on the steps at right.2010-01-02 +1 copies