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A night-time photograph at the edge of dark water where a shirtless man in orange dhoti and orange shawl stands on a stone step holding a lit oil lamp in a brass holder over the water. Several people in orange and white robes stand behind him on the stone platform, one with hands folded in prayer. On the left, a person in white holds a brass tray of white and pink flower petals. Floating petals form a ring on the dark water, and a small lamp floats near the right edge. The scene appears to be a river or temple-tank offering at night.

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June 22 20092009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22Night photograph at a stone-edged water ghat. A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti with an orange shawl stands barefoot on the steps, extending both hands to release an offering into dark water. Behind him, people in white clothes stand on the bank; one holds a tray of flowers, and another in white holds hands together in prayer. A handheld light glows near the offerer. The dark water fills the right side of the frame. A copyright line appears at the lower right.2009-06-22Night-time photograph at a water's edge, with a stone step leading down into dark water. A barefoot figure in orange robes, bare-chested and with a orange shawl over the shoulder, stands on the step with one arm extended toward the water. Beside him, another person in orange clothing stands. Behind them, several people in white kurtas and dhotis stand in a group; one man in white holds a brass plate of flower garlands and petals. A man in the foreground in white clothing holds green objects in his hand. The scene is dim, lit mainly by ambient light, with a faint corner logo and copyright text at the edges.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22Night-time photo at a water's edge with a concrete step running into dark water. A bare-chested man in orange cloth draped over his shoulders and wrapped around his waist stands on the step, extending a small lit lamp over the water. Behind him, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand on the bank; one holds a tray of flowers and another a small lamp, while an older man in white folds his hands in prayer. The scene suggests a ritual offering of lamps on water, with a dim lantern light at the right edge.2009-06-22Night photograph of a riverside stone ghat at Kartheekai Deepam. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the front with palms pressed together in namaskar, with distinctive long swept hair and a gold neckline. Beside them, a man in an orange robe and a tall decorated white cap holds a lit oil lamp flame. Other orange-robed people and devotees in white stand along the steps, with strings of small red lights along the upper edge and a full moon over dark water. Scene reads as an evening lamp-lighting ritual.2010-11-21Night photograph at a water's edge with a stone step. A man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left holding a green vessel, while a line of people in white and saffron clothing waits on the stone path. A figure in an orange robe at right extends an arm and scatters petals or flower offerings over dark water, and more petals float on the surface in the lower right. Several white-clad devotees hold offering plates in a ritual of water offerings.2009-06-22Night photograph at the edge of dark water on a stone-paved bank. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and orange shawl stands on the step, reaching out to scatter petals or flower offerings over the water. Beside him a man holds a shallow tray of white flowers. Other devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white shirts stand behind them, and a man at left in a white kurta holds a green container. Petals float on the dark surface in the foreground. The scene appears to be an evening water offering, possibly a puja at a riverbank.2009-06-22June 22 20092009-06-22Night photograph of a riverside or water-edge ritual. Several men in white ceremonial clothing stand on stone steps in the foreground, one holding a small tray or plate of white flowers. A man in orange-red robes on the right scatters petals or flower offerings onto dark water. A lit oil lamp flame appears at the far left edge. Most of the frame is dark. Count of visible people is approximate.2009-06-22