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A dim evening photograph of a procession at a water tank. In the centre a smiling man in orange robes wears a white and red flower garland over a rudraksha-style bead necklace and holds a tall umbrella pole with a fringed, multicoloured canopy. Behind him rises a dark black Shiva linga on a pedestal decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, with water spraying from it. To the left a bearded man in orange robes stands beside a shaved-headed man in white with a yellow shawl. On the right a man in orange holds a silver tray with offerings and wears a bead necklace. Devotees in white stand on the steps and bathe in the water behind, and the red stone tiers of the tank rise in the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Dusk photograph at a tank with stone steps and a red-tiered spectator stands. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe wears a large white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, smiling as he descends toward the water. Behind him a multi-coloured ceremonial umbrella with tassels is held aloft. Near the water stands a dark stone linga-shaped structure wrapped with yellow-orange garlands, with fountain jets nearby. On the left a figure in orange robes with long dark curly hair stands on the steps; to the right a sannyasi in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a silver platter of offerings. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis with yellow shawls assist, and devotees bathe in the water.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a water ritual at a large black stone lingam-style vessel in a pool of water. A standing man in saffron/orange robes and an orange cloth stands beside a golden ornate chair under a golden umbrella, smiling. A second man in orange robes with a full beard stands to the right holding an object. In front, a seated man in orange robes holds a wooden stick, with garlands of marigold and white flowers around the platform. A man in white clothes stands on the stone base at left. Many devotees in white clothes wade in the water with hands raised, water splashing around them, and a red-and-white striped wall and palm trees behind.2009-01-02January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20092009-01-02A photo of a ceremonial procession at a stepped water tank, with a crowd in white dressed devotees lining the steps and banks. In the foreground, a barefoot figure in saffron robes wears a long white and orange flower garland and walks at the front, with a hand extended in gesture, flanked by saffron-clad attendants. Behind them, a helper in white holds a tall silver kalasha decorated with yellow and white flowers, and a red and multicoloured canopy with tassels is held aloft. One attendant in saffron carries a small tray with flowers. The scene is bright, with the water at left reflecting sunlight, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge. Several dozen people are visible in the scene, with the crowd on the steps behind them numbering in the dozens.2009-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20092009-01-02July 26 20102010-07-26Outdoor photo beside a stepped stone tank with green water, a tall wall of terracotta-coloured niches behind it, and a fountain jet rising from a decorated structure. In the foreground, a man with long dark hair, tilak on his forehead, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and wrist bands, wears a maroon-brown robe with orange borders and holds a tall staff, walking down the steps. Beside and behind him, several men in orange-and-maroon robes carry a multicoloured fringed canopy and staffs. A man in white shirt with a lanyard and another in a dark jacket stand at the right edge. Ceremonial procession near a water tank.2015-02-19Outdoor water ceremony at dusk with a large crowd standing waist-deep in a pool. Many people wear white clothes and some wear white tank tops. A tall black shivalinga with a golden face and garlands stands at the back, with water spraying above it. In the center, a smiling figure in saffron-red robes with a white garland and a white headband sits on a golden throne-like seat, waving. Gold staffs and a golden canopy frame the seat, and a colourful umbrella with tassels and a blue-and-red pattern stands at right. Orange-robed attendants stand nearby, and a banana-leaf plant and flower garlands surround the platform.2009-02-23December 12 20162016-12-12Dusk at a water tank where a large black linga with floral garlands and a fountain stands on the left. Several men in white dhotis and shirts wade in the water, some holding a platform. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne decorated with marigold garlands, flanked by attendants in orange, on a raised palanquin-like platform. Red-lit steps rise behind, lined with a crowd of onlookers in white. Floating petals cover the water. The seated figure resembles the a person in saffron robes, rudraksha and a throne, so the candidate is in_person; the scene shows abhishekam-style water ritual honouring the linga.2010-02-12