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Night 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.

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Night 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 photograph of a ceremonial initiation. A seated figure on a zebra-striped seat, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a gold necklace and a red tilak, holds hands together in greeting while smiling. A devotee in an orange robe kneels at his feet with hands pressed together, bowing forward. Folded red and yellow cloths with white fringe lie on the stone step in front. A small golden deity murti stands on the left side of the seat. Behind them, a large crowd of seated devotees, many in white and yellow, claps and watches from tiered steps lit by night lighting.2011-07-16Night outdoor photograph of a seated woman in a red-orange silk sari with a dark zebra-striped cushion or seat, her bare feet resting on a stone ledge where folded yellow, red and white cloths lie. She raises one hand in greeting while smiling. A man in an orange-red robe kneels at the water's edge beside her, his palms near her feet, as if performing a foot-washing ritual. Behind them, a seated crowd of many people in white and orange clothing watches and claps under lights.2011-07-16Night outdoor photo of a seated man in an orange-red saffron dhoti and shawl with a gold chain necklace, seated on a zebra-striped cushioned seat. A devotee in orange robes with maroon borders kneels and bows with hands pressed at his feet, while folded yellow and red cloths lie on a white fringed cloth on the ground. Behind them a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sit in rows, many clapping with hands together and smiling, several women wearing yellow and orange shawls. The seated man appears to be a person, based on his saffron and red robes, gold necklace and the central seat position, with the devotee performing padapuja at his feet.2011-07-16Night outdoor gathering at a ceremony where a seated figure in a red-orange silk garment and a long gold-beaded necklace sits on a zebra-striped cushion. A devotee in orange robes with a maroon border lies prostrate, touching the seated figure's feet, while folded yellow and red cloths lie on a white-fringed mat in front. Behind them a large crowd of mostly women in orange, white and yellow clothing sits clapping and smiling. The seated figure's face is not visible and no identity is established from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.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 of a seated man in an orange-red silk robe with a long multi-strand gold necklace and white forehead markings, seated on a zebra-striped cushioned seat. A devotee in an orange robe kneels in front of him, bowing forehead to his bare feet, while hands are pressed together. A small gold figure with a garland of pink flowers stands beside the seat. Yellow and red cloths lie on the ground. Behind them a large seated crowd of men and women in white and orange clothes claps and smiles under string lights. The seated man is a person by appearance cues: saffron robe, gold ceremonial necklace and presentation as the honoured figure, so he is marked as probable.2011-07-16Night photograph of an outdoor water ceremony at a temple tank with a crowd seated on stone steps. A figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold chain sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat beside a small gold deity murti with a pink garland and a yellow marigold garland. Another person in white and orange-red clothing sits with hands joined near the water, and a person in white kneels at the water's edge, bowing and touching the water with both hands. Spectators in white, orange and red clothing watch from the steps, and a microphone is visible. Floating marigold petals and a brass offering plate are in the foreground.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 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 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-time photo at a lit water tank with stone steps. In the foreground a man in white dhoti and shawl bows low with his forehead touching the feet of a person seated on a zebra-striped couch at the water's edge. The seated person wears a deep red-orange silk garment, a long mala of beads, and a gold-toned necklace, and holds a microphone in one hand. Beside them, another person in saffron-orange robes sits near the water. Behind, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts sits along the steps, many holding phones or cameras. Marigold garlands and yellow flowers lie on the stone ledge, and a decorated shrine-like structure with garlands stands at the far left of the water.2011-07-16