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A photograph of a crowd gathered in waist-deep water at an outdoor pool with red and white striped edging. At the centre, a man in a red robe with a white and red flower garland and rudraksha beads smiles, standing beside a tall golden trident held upright by a man in an orange-red shawl. Many people around them in white clothes raise their hands and cheer, while others wave from the water's edge. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or celebratory immersion.

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Outdoor photograph of a crowd standing waist-deep in a pool of water with a red-and-white tiled edge behind them. Many people in white wet clothing raise their hands and smile. In the centre, a man with long wet dark hair wears a red sleeveless top and a large white and red flower garland; he raises one hand. Around him devotees in white shirts and red or saffron shawls stand close, some with rudraksha malas. The mood is joyous and festive.2009-06-09A photograph of a large crowd of devotees bathing waist-deep in a tiled pool, many in white wet clothes and some in red and yellow garments. At the centre a man in a red shirt wears a thick white and red flower garland and holds a tall brass trident, while people around him smile and raise their hands. Water splashes and the pool edge shows red and white striped tiles.2009-06-09Photograph of a joyful crowd gathered in shallow water, many people raising their hands and smiling. At the centre, a young man with long swept-back hair wears a white and red flower garland and a red cloth, with a red mark on his forehead. Beside him a golden trident rises from the water, held by a man in red robes. Surrounding devotees wear white and red clothing, and a woman with grey hair stands at the upper right. The setting appears to be a river or temple tank at dusk.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09Photograph of a crowd standing waist-deep in water, many with arms raised and hands clapping in celebration. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a red garland with white flower strands and a red cloth, smiling as devotees around him raise their palms. Many men and women wear white clothing and red shawls, some with rudraksha malas. Bright water splashes around the group.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a crowd of people standing waist-deep in water, many with raised arms and smiling. A central man with long dark hair wears a white and red flower garland and a red top, laughing with arms outstretched. To the right, a man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala stands beside a tall golden staff topped with an ornate finial. Many others in white clothes, red and pink shirts, and a yellow cloth surround them, with a woman in a white-trimmed garment and an older woman in white on the right. The water is calm and light blue-grey in the background.2009-06-09A large crowd stands waist-deep in water, many in white clothing and some in red and yellow, with raised hands and smiling faces. A tall ceremonial staff topped with a golden finial stands at left. At centre, a bearded man in a red wet garment and a young man with a white flower garland and red cloth are prominent. Another man wears a yellow scarf and a rudraksha-style necklace. The water appears to be a river or sacred bathing site.2009-06-09Photograph of a crowd standing waist-deep in water at dusk. A central man in a red sleeveless top wears a thick white and red flower garland and holds a golden trident, smiling. Around him people wear white clothes, a man on the left wears a yellow shawl, and a bald man with a red mark on his forehead smiles. Others in white garments and rudraksha-style beads surround them. Faces are joyful, with a pale blue water surface beneath.2009-06-09