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Night 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.

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Night 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.2011-07-16Night 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 photo at a water-side ceremony. A young man with a shaved head, orange-red robe and gold-beaded necklace sits on a leopard-print seat holding a microphone and gesturing, flanked by a garland on the seat. In front, a bald man in orange cloth kneels at the edge of dark water with a white-wrapped devotee bending to touch the water with a yellow cloth or offering. Behind them a crowd of devotees in white and orange-red sits in tiered rows, many clapping, under bright floodlights reflecting on the water.2011-07-16Night 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 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 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.2011-07-16Photograph of a seated man in an orange-red satin robe and a zebra-striped cloth, wearing a beaded necklace and holding a microphone, smiling at an event. A shaved-headed man in white kneels and washes his bare feet with water at his feet, with a red cloth beneath them. Behind them a crowd of smiling devotees, many women in white and orange, watch and clap. Pink flower garland hangs at the left edge beside a golden vessel.2011-07-16Night-time outdoor ritual at a water tank with stone steps lined by seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts. A seated man in a red and orange silk garment with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace speaks into a handheld microphone while gesturing with his raised hands, perched on a tiger-striped cushioned seat at the water's edge. A bald man in a white dhoti kneels and bows in the water before him, and a monk in saffron robes stands nearby. Other white-clad priests stand in the water behind them, and a row of brass lamps and flower garlands sits on the steps. Several spectators watch from the stepped stands above.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 photograph at a riverside ghat with stone steps. In the foreground a bare-chested devotee in white dhoti and an orange-red cloth kneels in the water with palms pressed together, head bowed, at the feet of a seated figure. The seated figure wears a vivid orange-red silk garment with gold border, a long gold necklace and beaded malas, and holds a microphone in one hand while gesturing with the other, sitting on a zebra-striped cushion. Behind them a large seated crowd of men in white dhotis and shawls, some in orange, sits on the steps with hands folded, and a few hold cameras. Marigold garlands, a brass vessel and a decorated boat appear near the water, with lit lamps along the railing.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.2011-07-16