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Photograph of a riverside ritual on a temple-style ghat. Four men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha or gold bead garlands walk down white steps into greenish water, carrying a gold kalasha-style vessel and offering plates of flowers. A man in white dhoti and yellow shawl wades in the foreground holding a decorated pot with flowers and a coconut. Two men in white stand on the dark stone platform above, one fanning with a white whisk. Red and white painted pillars frame the steps. The scene suggests a water ritual or puja procession.

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Photo of a water ritual at a temple tank with red-and-white striped walls and dark stone steps. Four men in saffron-orange robes with white-and-orange garlands stand in the water; the central man with long dark hair and a beard holds a metal plate of flowers, while the man at left kneels holding a golden kalasha-style vessel and the man at right holds a small gold pot. Above, a man in white dhoti and yellow sash waves a white fan or cloth, and another barefoot man in white stands on the steps. In the foreground, a man in white with a yellow sash wades forward carrying a woven basket decorated with yellow flowers and a coconut. Suggests a puja or abhishekam-style offering in water.2009-09-29Night ritual bathing in a stone-lined tank with red and white painted borders. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange robe with a maroon sash stands waist-deep, facing a man with a shaved head in an orange robe and multiple garlands who holds his hands to his chest. Other people in orange and white clothing with yellow shawls stand in the water, one holding a silver tray of flower garlands. Petals float on the water and the scene shows a devotional water ceremony.2010-02-12Outdoor photo at a stepped stone tank with red-painted sides, where a figure in an orange sleeveless garment and a white flower garland stoops at the water's edge to release an offering, cupping a small tray or plate. Beside and behind them, a man in white kurta holds a red-and-gold umbrella with tasselled edge over the scene. A second figure in orange robes with an orange head covering stands close, also near the water. Rows of empty red stone steps and a low building with multiple windows form the background, with a few white-clad people standing on the steps and walkways.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA temple abhishekam in progress at night. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold bead necklace and a red tilak on his forehead pours liquid from a white vessel over a white marble statue of a seated figure with a raised hand, while a bearded attendant in orange holds a silver tray. To the left, an orange-robed priest with glasses holds a brass lamp with a flame and a bell. A third orange-robed devotee stands with palms joined on the right, and a woman in a red shawl watches from behind. Flower petals lie on the wet floor, and a dark stone basin holding offerings sits at the right edge. A short-haired man with a red tilak ...2010-02-12Outdoor ritual bathing scene in shallow water beside a white and red checkered wall, with orange pennant strings and palm trees behind. A man in an orange robe stands with hands joined in a respectful gesture before a golden throne-like seat draped with red cushions and white and pink flower garlands, beside a golden canopy. A second attendant in orange kneels and holds a brass tray. A third orange-robed attendant with long hair and a beard stands at the right of the throne. Many men in white clothes are waist-deep in the water in front, and several more people sit or stand along the wall. Balloon-animal decorations float among the garlands.2009-01-02A photo of a ceremonial procession at a stepped water tank, with a crowd in white dressed devotees lining the steps and banks. In the foreground, a barefoot figure in saffron robes wears a long white and orange flower garland and walks at the front, with a hand extended in gesture, flanked by saffron-clad attendants. Behind them, a helper in white holds a tall silver kalasha decorated with yellow and white flowers, and a red and multicoloured canopy with tassels is held aloft. One attendant in saffron carries a small tray with flowers. The scene is bright, with the water at left reflecting sunlight, and a camera operator is visible at the right edge. Several dozen people are visible in the scene, with the crowd on the steps behind them numbering in the dozens.2009-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor temple ritual beside a stone-edged water tank at a temple. In the centre, a man in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark walks along the stone path. Beside him, a bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth carries a brass plate of flowers and leaves, and a white-clad man walks at right near the water. Behind them, a row of people in white and orange clothing stand on the steps, many with hands folded. Several stone shivalinga stand on square bases at left, with a brass pot and kalasha nearby. A tall golden trident is visible above the crowd. The central figure's appearance is not clearly confirmed, so he is described by role only, as a robed devotee leading the procession.2017-05-22 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17July 31 20152015-07-31January 02 20092009-01-02December 12 20162016-12-12