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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.

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Night 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 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 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 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 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 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.2011-07-16Night 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 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-time outdoor scene at a water-side ghat or tank with steps and a metal railing. A man in saffron-orange robes with a red-orange shawl, wearing a long beaded necklace, sits on a striped cushioned seat holding a microphone in his right hand while his left hand is raised in blessing. In front of him a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border bows low, forehead touching the seated man's feet, and worshippers in white garments stand in the water and on the steps behind. Flower garlands and a brass lamp sit on a tray beside the seat, and a crowd of devotees in white fills the stands at the top right.2011-07-16Night ceremony beside a water tank with steps lit by floodlights. A man in saffron-orange clothes stands on the left holding a brass vessel, with a bare-chested, shaved-headed devotee in white dhoti prostrating at the feet of a seated man in red-orange robes and a gold-embroidered shawl, who holds a microphone and smiles. Flower garlands and a brass plate sit beside him on a leopard-print cushioned seat. A crowd in white clothes watches from stands behind, with people standing in the water on the left and a lit railing at the edge.2011-07-16Night outdoor ceremony beside a water tank with stone steps. A man in a red-orange silk garment with gold border and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on a leopard-print cushioned seat, holding a cordless microphone and smiling; flowers and a small brass lamp sit by him. A bald devotee in white dhoti with gold border kneels at the water's edge, bowing his head to the seated man's bare feet. Standing beside them are a saffron-robed man smiling and several men in white dhotis and shawls, with a seated crowd of white-clad devotees along the upper steps and garlands strung along the bank.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.2011-07-16