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Photograph of a holy dip in water at Vaidya Sarovar. In the centre, a man stands waist-deep wearing an orange top and a large garland of white and red flowers with gold-coloured beads, a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees in white clothes with red or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas stand in the water, some holding brass kalasha pots. Pink flowers lie on a brass pot at the lower right, and a microphone is visible at the lower left. A watermarked copyright line appears in the image, but it is not reproduced here. a person appearance is not clearly established from the visible cues, so the in-person status is marked unsure.

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January 02 20102010-01-02A photograph of a large crowd standing waist-deep in the water of a stone-lined tank, a holy dip at Vaidya Sarovar. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron garment wears a large white and red flower garland and stands among devotees. Around him, many people in white dhotis and yellow or red shawls hold small brass and copper kalasha pots and vessels aloft, while some carry trays of flowers and offerings. Several devotees in red and orange clothing, and a few Western-looking attendees in white, stand nearby. Stone steps and a white wall form the background. The central figure appears to be a person in saffron-orange clothing and a garland, presiding over the holy dip ritual.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large crowd stands waist-deep in a water tank during a holy dip. At the centre, a smiling man in orange cloth wears a thick garland of red and white flowers with yellow marigold strands and a rudraksha-style mala, with a red tilak on his forehead. He is in the water surrounded by devotees in white and yellow clothing and orange scarves, many holding small golden kalasha pots. A woman in a white sari with a red bindi holds a pot at the right, and a gilded kalasha with pink flowers sits on the water in the foreground. Dark stone steps and red-and-white painted edges frame the tank.2010-01-02A crowd wades through water during a holy dip at a sacred tank. At the centre, a smiling man with long wet hair wears an orange robe and a garland of red, white and orange flowers over gold necklaces, and is surrounded by devotees. Several men in white garments with red or yellow shawls hold up ornate copper or brass kalasha pots. A bald man in an orange robe and gold necklace stands to the right beside a man in white with a red shawl. Other people, including women, are visible in the background, and some hold up brass pots in the 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 copiesA photograph of a ritual bathing ceremony in shallow river water under a clear sky. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a rust-red robe, wearing a heavy rudraksha mala and a large ornate gold pendant, stands in the water with his palms pressed together in prayer. Around him, men in white dhotis with gold borders and gold necklaces stand in the water, some holding hands in a chain. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold necklace kneels to the right. Red and orange flags, a garland and a few cameras and mobile phones appear in the background. The water is muddy brown.2016-05-09A photograph of a group of people standing waist-deep in dark water at dusk, many in white clothes with red and yellow sashes, rudraksha malas and yellow garlands. In the centre, a smiling man with long wet hair wears an orange-saffron robe, a heavy gold necklace and gold-coloured garlands, cupping water in his hands as if pouring it out. Beside him a man in a red-orange robe with yellow garlands also stands in the water, and a brass kalasha-like vessel is held nearby. Others in the background raise their arms and hands. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or abhishekam-style water offering. a person: the central figure has long swept-back wet hair, saffron-orange robe, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha-style garlands, consistent with the page's reference to a person appearance.2010-02-12A man stands waist-deep in water at a holy dip, wearing an orange sleeveless top, layered garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, and a ceremonial gold necklace with bead ornaments. He has long, swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and he smiles slightly. Behind him, two men hold golden kalasha-style vessels draped with red cloth; one wears a dark shirt and the other white. Hands from the lower left reach toward him over the water. Presentation cues are consistent with the page's identification of a person, appearing in the water with garlands and ornaments, while the surrounding attendants are devotees. Four people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJune 09 20092009-06-09April 22 20162016-04-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a holy dip in water. A central man with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a red garland of beads and a red garment, raises one index finger while holding a silver tray heaped with white flowers. Around him, men in white clothes with red sashes stand waist-deep in the water, and to the right a man in a maroon shirt holds a conch-shaped vessel with a red cloth. The water is bright and rippling.2010-01-02 +1 copies