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Outdoors at a rocky lakeside with shallow water and green algae, three men wade in the water. Two shirtless men in white dhotis, one with a red sash, lean over a wooden raft or platform loaded with yellow and orange marigold garlands, flowers, cloth bundles and offerings, which they appear to be pushing or setting into the water. A third man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands in the water at the right edge. Bare grey rock and a pale hazy sky form the background, and a small plastic-wrapped item floats near the bottom right.

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Outdoor photo of two bare-chested men in white dhotis wading into a shallow, algae-tinged lake or pond toward a rocky granite shoreline with sparse trees and grass. The man on the left has a red thread or mala around his neck and a wristwatch; the man on the right wears a red waistband. Both lean forward and reach into the water, with a few yellow flower petals and a green plastic item floating nearby. A partially visible third person stands at the right edge in dark clothing. Hazy sky.2024-01-11Devotees in white dhotis, some bare-chested, wade into shallow water near a rocky shoreline to immerse a large blue-skinned Kali murti adorned with yellow marigold garlands, a silver crown and a white and pink embellished garment. Several men with their hands on the murti and on a wooden platform carrying a reclining white figure with red-painted face and hair; a dog-like figure lies beside it. A man at left wears a rudraksha mala and white dhoti and bends forward to steady the platform. Calm grey sky and rocky hills form the background.2024-01-11Outdoor photo at a rocky lakeside. A blue-skinned Kali murti with a crown, raised hand, garland of marigolds and a white-and-pink patterned sari-like robe stands on a red wooden platform set in shallow water. Two bare-chested men in white dhotis with red-and-green borders attend it: one kneels at the water's edge tending the base, the other stands at right holding the cloth at his waist. Garlands and offering items surround the murti. Grey rock outcrops and sparse grass lie behind the water, with a small shrine visible on the far rocks. A crumpled foil packet floats near the bottom right.2024-01-11A photograph of a Kali murti with blue skin, a silver crown, red tongue and multiple raised arms, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and a white-and-gold ornamented garment, being carried on a wooden plank into shallow water at a rocky lake edge. Three men in white dhotis, with bare chests, lean over the plank and support it; a fourth man in a white shirt stands behind the figure. One bare-chested man wears a red-beaded mala. A small white bird figure and a bundle of red cloth sit on the plank, and a silver foil packet floats nearby. Rocky hills rise in the background under a pale sky.2024-01-11A deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow, green, pink and white flowers sits on a gold-trimmed palanquin under a multicoloured canopy, being carried into a temple tank. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis wade chest-deep in the water, steadying the palanquin, while two priests with shaved heads and bare upper bodies, wearing white dhotis and garlands, carry ritual objects, one holding a brass vessel. A woman in white with a yellow cloth stands on the steps. A framed portrait beside the palanquin shows a seated man in orange robes with yellow flower garlands, labelled with a printed name. Steps lead down to the water, with flower petals floating on the surface.2010-09-12Photo 11742779October 04 20142014-10-04A photograph of a floating ritual barge being pushed through a water tank by devotees wearing white dhotis and shirts, several standing waist-deep in the water. The barge is decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, banana leaves, and a multicoloured canopy umbrella. Under the canopy sits a Ganesha murti adorned with flowers. Beside it, a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda" shows a seated figure in saffron robes and a beaded mala, garlanded with yellow flowers on a red cushion. Brass lamps and flower offerings rest on the orange cloth. A man in white with a yellow shawl holds the umbrella pole at the rear, and a bald devotee in white watches from the lower right. Red-painted steps and fountains line the tank behind.2010-09-12October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a river ritual on the Ganga at Varanasi. Three men stand waist-deep in greenish water. The man on the left, with a long reddish-maroon cloth wrapped at the waist and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, bends forward and supports a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shirt with gold-bordered cloth. A third man in white shirt and maroon lower cloth kneels in the water on the right, steadying the initiate. A white-clad figure stands on the stone steps at left, and a blue boat with lettering is visible at top. Water splashes around the group during the dip.2013-02-13September 12 20102010-09-12Outdoor photograph of a water-side ritual at a riverbank or tank, with green water and a metal railing behind the crowd. Several men stand waist-deep or near the water's edge. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with red-and-orange cloth at his shoulder bends forward over a brass kalasha-style vessel, pouring water. Beside him, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and red sandalwood marks on his chest assists. Behind them, an older bald man with a white beard wears a saffron-orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, and a man in a blue shirt stands nearby. Other devotees in white and bare-chested men crowd the scene, with a brass pot and offerings on the lower right.2022-02-17