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A photograph of a water-filled rectangular tank at an outdoor amphitheatre with red tiered stone steps. A raised ornate throne-shrine with a golden arched canopy, marigold garlands and a floral backdrop sits in the water. Around the shrine, many people in white dhoti and white clothing stand waist-deep in the water, some with raised hands, along with others in orange robes and women in saris. Two saffron-clad monks stand in the water in the foreground, and a bald man in orange and another in red stand near the steps. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or abhishekam-style event.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A flower-decorated ceremonial palanquin with a floral arch and a gold-canopied seat stands in shallow water inside a red-stone tiered tank. A figure in an orange-red garment sits on the seat, which is draped with marigold and white garlands. Around it, men in white dhoti-style clothing, many with yellow sashes and rudraksha-like beaded necklaces, wade in the water and steady or guide the palanquin, while a crowd of onlookers in white, orange and red stands along the stone steps. The scene resembles a procession of the palanquin through water.2010-10-17Outdoor ceremony in a shallow stone-lined pool with red tiered steps behind it. A central golden throne with red cushions sits under a decorated arch of white and red striped fabric, topped by a yellow canopy and floral garlands. A seated figure in orange robes and red garlands occupies the throne. Devotees in white dhotis and saris wade through the water, while a man in orange robes and a man in red-orange cloth stand near the base of the throne. A person in a pink-and-white shawl and several others in white stand nearby. Many people, including children, wade and splash around the platform.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor photo of a ceremonial water ritual at a red-stepped tank. A figure with long hair, wearing orange and red garments with red-and-white garlands, sits on a gold and red throne under a floral arch decorated with marigolds and white flowers. Around the throne, many people stand waist-deep in water in white and yellow clothing, some in orange robes, several pouring or splashing water and reaching toward the seated figure. Some people wear yellow sashes and shawls; one in orange kneels and pours water. Stone steps with stands line the background.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a large ritual pool at a Dasara celebration, with a red stepped amphitheatre behind it. Many people in white dhotis and white clothes stand waist-deep in the water, some in saris and salwar kameez on the right. In the centre, a figure in orange-red robes sits enthroned on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a decorated arch and an orange canopy, flanked by garlands and flower arrangements, while water is poured over the seated figure. The scene looks like a purification or abhishekam ritual. Approximately 30 people are visible.2010-10-17Outdoor photo at a red-stepped amphitheatre-style pool where devotees stand waist-deep in water for a Dasara celebration. A seated figure on a golden throne-like peetha under a decorated canopy wears an orange shawl and a red floral garland, with flower-draped arch and a small deity murti at the side. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes surround the throne, some reaching up with hands raised; one man in an orange-red robe is lifted or supported in the water near the right. The scene is festive, with marigold and red flower decorations and offerings.2010-10-17Outdoor photo of a holy dip at a stepped stone tank with tiered red steps lined by black lingam-shaped pillars. At the centre, a seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold and red throne decorated with yellow and orange flowers, greenery and tall trident-shaped staffs. Two attendants in orange robes stand beside the throne, one holding a staff. Dozens of people in white clothes wade in the water around the platform, many with hands raised or pressed together, while others in white and yellow stand on the steps. Some people hold small brass vessels and offerings.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual at a red-tiered stepped tank where devotees stand waist-deep in water, splashing and pouring water over a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) beneath a striped arched canopy with a gold fringed umbrella. The seated figure wears an orange garment and red-and-white flower garlands, and the throne is decorated with orange and red flowers. A man in a rust-red robe stands at the front of the water, leaning toward the throne, while many people in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes surround him, some with bare shoulders. Stone stadium seating rises behind. This appears to be a water abhishekam or purification ceremony during a festival.2010-10-17