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Night 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.

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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 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 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 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.2011-07-16A 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.2011-07-16Night outdoor photo at a water-side event. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red draped garment, ornate gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala, sits on a zebra-print cushioned seat holding a microphone and gesturing as they speak. Beside them a small gold deity murti with pink garland sits on the seat. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes sits on the water's edge with bare shoulders. Another man in white dhoti with a red sash and bare chest kneels in the water holding a yellow cloth. Behind, a seated crowd of devotees in white and orange clothing claps. A large round lamp hangs over the water, and the pool reflects bright lights.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 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.2011-07-16Night-time outdoor ritual at the water's edge, with a stepped stone ghat and water in the foreground. A woman in a red-orange silk sari with gold-bordered pallu sits on a tiger-striped cushioned seat, holding a microphone in her right hand and smiling. Before her a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a red lower wrap bows forward, pressing his forehead to her feet. Behind them, a row of seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls clap and fold hands, and one man in an orange-saffron robe sits among them. Marigold garlands, flower offerings and a brass plate lie on the steps, and a boat is tied up at the left bank with strings of lights along the rail.2011-07-16Night photo of a riverside or tank ceremony. A man in an orange-red silk garment with gold trim and a long beaded necklace sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat, holding a microphone in one hand and gesturing with the other while smiling. Below him, a devotee in a white dhoti and white shawl bows low and touches the water's edge with his forehead. Behind them, a seated crowd of men in white dhotis and orange robes claps, and many more people fill the tiered stands under floodlights. Floral offerings and brass vessels sit near the water, and a decorated boat is visible at left. The seated speaker's appearance is distinctive, with orange-red robes and gold-trimmed beaded adornment, so he is a person candidate.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. 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.2011-07-16