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A night photograph at a water-side ceremony. A smiling young man in an orange-red saffron robe and a long gold necklace sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat at the water's edge, a small red bindi on his forehead and white markings on his cheek; he holds a small object in one hand while gesturing with the other. A row of women and girls behind him, several in white and orange saris, press their palms together in greeting. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with gold border leans forward and touches the water, and a kneeling devotee in white reaches toward the pool. A decorated garland of pink flowers lies on the left. Bright lights and the rippling dark water reflect the scene.

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Night outdoor ceremony beside a water-filled tank or pond. A seated man in an orange-red saffron garment and a gold necklace smiles while gesturing with one hand; a woman in orange and maroon sits beside him. Behind them a large crowd of mostly women, many in white and yellow garments, claps and watches from raised steps. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha-style necklace leans over, and another person lies prostrate face-down on the wet stone edge. A yellow cloth lies on the step and a decorated object with pink flower garlands sits at left. Floodlights reflect on the dark water.2011-07-16Night outdoor scene at a waterside ceremony. A man seated on a zebra-striped cushioned seat wears an orange-red robe, long gold beaded necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, and extends his bare foot into dark water while another man kneels at the water's edge in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, washing or touching the seated man's foot. A bald man in the lower left wears a rudraksha mala and a flower garland hangs from the seat. Behind them a crowd of many people sits on tiered steps, many women in white and orange clothing, several clapping hands, with bright floodlights and a glowing circular light reflecting on the water. Water-wash ritual with clapping devotees.2011-07-16Night outdoor photo at a water-side ceremony. A seated man in a long orange-red saffron robe, gold chain necklace and a red tilak on his forehead sits on a zebra-print cushioned seat with pink and orange flower garlands draped over its arm, smiling with hands open. Beside him a woman in an orange-red sari smiles, and a row of women in white and yellow-bordered saris sit along the water's edge with palms pressed together. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with gold border lies prostrate, and a bald priest in the lower left with a rudraksha mala watches. Dark water reflects lights to the right, and a crowd sits in the background.2011-07-16Night photograph at a waterside ceremony. A man in orange-saffron robes and a long beaded necklace sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat at the water's edge, smiling and raising one hand, while a devotee in white with gold-bordered cloth and a yellow cloth kneels in the water to wash his feet. A small deity murti draped in orange with pink flower garland sits on the left. Behind them, a large crowd of seated people in white, red and yellow clothing claps and watches from tiered bleachers, with a floodlight overhead and dark water reflecting light on the right. A man with a rudraksha mala in the lower left foreground watches the scene.2011-07-16Night outdoor ceremony beside water. A man in an orange-red saffron wrap and gold beaded necklace sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat with a microphone in hand, smiling. Before him a young girl in a white dress with a yellow sash kneels at the water's edge, bending forward to touch the water and his feet. Behind them a seated crowd of devotees in white and orange clothes claps. A small golden kalasha-like vessel wrapped with an orange cloth and a pink garland sits on the seat, with marigold garlands and a plate of flowers in the foreground. Water reflects lights. a person: the seated man wears saffron/orange clothing and a gold necklace, with a ceremonial presentation.2011-07-16Night outdoor ceremony beside a water tank with steps. A seated man in an orange-red robe with gold border and a long beaded necklace holds a microphone and smiles, while a devotee in white dhoti and shawl bows low with forehead to his bare feet at the water's edge. A smiling man in saffron robe stands nearby, and other men in white and saffron watch from the steps and a crowd on tiered seating behind. Flower garlands and a brass vessel lie by the seated figure, and a zebra-striped cushion sits under him. Lamps light the scene.2011-07-16Night photograph of an outdoor ceremony at a water edge. A seated man in a red-orange silk robe with a long gold-beaded necklace sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat, smiling, with a small brass deity murti draped in a pink and white flower garland beside him. A devotee in an orange robe bows low with his forehead touching the stone step at the seated man's feet, beside folded yellow, white and red cloths. Behind them a large crowd sits in rows, many in white and orange clothing, clapping and smiling. Hands are raised in applause among the spectators, and water glints in the foreground. The scene appears to be a foot-worship ceremony (padapuja) held at a temple tank.2011-07-16Night photograph at a water-side ceremony beside a dark pool lit by a floodlight. A man in an orange-red robe with a gold border sits on a zebra-print seat holding a microphone and smiling, with gold-chained necklaces and beads visible. A bald man in a white dhoti with gold border kneels and bows his head to the feet of the seated figure. Behind them, a standing man in orange robe and another in white with gold trim, hands folded, and a crowd of people in white clothes watch and clap from stepped seating. Flowers and an oil lamp sit beside the seat.2011-07-16Night outdoor photo at a water-side ceremony. A man with short dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders and a gold chain necklace, sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat with a garland of pink flowers draped on a golden staff beside him, gesturing with his open hand. In the foreground a man in a white dhoti with yellow borders kneels at the water's edge washing or touching the feet of the seated man, holding a yellow cloth. Behind them a crowd of devotees, many women in white and orange saris, sit along the bank applauding. Bright floodlights reflect on dark water to the right.2011-07-16Night outdoor ceremony beside water. A man with short dark hair, wearing an orange-red robe and a long gold-coloured necklace, sits smiling on a zebra-striped cushioned seat with a red velvet base. A small golden deity murti draped in orange cloth and pink flower garlands sits beside him. A person in an orange robe kneels on the steps at his feet, hands pressed to the ground beside the folded red, yellow and white cloths. Behind them a large seated crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing claps and watches from tiered steps.2011-07-16Night photo at a water-side ghat with dark water in the foreground. A shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with gold border bends forward with his head pressed to the stone edge, hands folded, while a seated man in a red-orange silk garment with gold patterning and a ceremonial bead necklace smiles and holds a microphone. Behind them, men in saffron/orange robes and white dhotis stand with hands folded in namaskar, and a large seated crowd in white clothing claps and watches from tiered steps. Marigold flowers and brass vessels rest on the stone platform. The seated man appears to be the presiding figure receiving the devotee's reverence; a bare-headed man with a shawl is also prominent. Appearance-based identity is unsure.2011-07-16Night outdoor ceremony beside water, with a seated figure on a tiger-striped cushioned seat wearing an orange-saffron robe, gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala, holding a small object in his hands. A devotee in a white dhoti with gold border kneels at the water's edge washing the seated figure's feet, while a bald man in the lower left foreground wears a beaded necklace. Behind them, a crowd seated along the bank, many in white and orange clothes, clap and smile, with a pink floral garland draped on the seat. Spotlight glare reflects on the water. a person cues: orange ornate robe, gold necklaces and a mala on the seated figure, with the seat and garland indicating a central role; the washing of his feet is a devotee's act of honour.2011-07-16