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A photograph of a ceremonial water ritual in a red-tiered stone tank. A seated figure in orange robes and a white and orange garland sits on a raised golden throne canopied by a yellow-and-orange umbrella and decorated with floral garlands in pink, orange, purple and white. Around the dais, dozens of devotees wade waist-deep in the water, mostly wearing white clothing, with some in yellow, red and orange saris and lungis. Water sprays from a fountain at the left and a lit building with garlands appears at top left, with stepped seating rising on both sides.

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October 17 20102010-10-17July 26 20102010-07-26Outdoor pond ceremony at a red-stepped amphitheatre. On a raised dais decorated with marigold garlands and a yellow canopy, a man in an orange-red garment and a red-cushioned gold throne sits as the central figure, with a deity murti beside him. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts stand waist-deep in the water, some with raised arms, a few in orange saffron robes, and others with rudraksha or floral garlands, surrounding the dais. Onlookers line the pond edge. The scene suggests a ritual immersion or devotional bathing event.2010-10-17July 26 20102010-07-26January 02 20102010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial procession in shallow water beside red-tiled steps. A decorated raised platform with a white canopy and orange border stands in the water, garlanded with marigolds, orchids and green leaves. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on it, with a kalasha and offerings set before the platform. Many people stand waist-deep around it, mostly in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls, some raising hands and carrying flowers. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes and rudraksha-style beads on a decorated platform, with a kalasha and offerings placed around him. Labelled as a procession with devotees wading in the water.2010-07-26Devotees wade waist-deep through shallow water in front of a tall red stepped wall at a temple tank. At the centre, a decorated ceremonial seat under a yellow canopy holds a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red shawl, surrounded by marigold and rose garlands and red and white flower arrangements. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes stand around the seat, some with hands folded, while others in white and red clothing stand nearby. A water spray arcs from the left edge. The scene resembles a ritual bathing or abhishekam procession.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17July 26 20102010-07-26October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor photo of a flooded red-tiered stadium-style ground where devotees wade waist-deep in water. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits enthroned on a gold and red seat beneath a yellow canopy, decorated with garlands and flower arrangements. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes stand in the water, while one man in orange robes and another in a red-and-white garment stand nearby. Some women in white saris and children stand at the right edge, and a few onlookers watch from the stands on the left. The throne is festooned with marigolds and white floral strings, consistent with a ritual procession or abhishekam-style water ceremony.2010-10-17