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A large crowd stands waist-deep in water at a riverside ghat, many people in white and orange clothing. In the centre, a red-cushioned throne-like seat draped with garlands of flowers and marigolds sits on a raised platform. A man in orange robes stands at the foot of the throne with hands on the head of another man in orange, while a bald man in orange attends beside them. A man in white holds a small red-and-white box, and a man in white kneels beside the seat. Yellow plates of offerings sit on the platform. Many onlookers press close on the steps, and the scene reads as a ritual bathing or anointing ceremony.

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Outdoor photo at a water tank with stone steps: a large crowd of devotees, many in orange and saffron clothing and white kurtas, stands closely around a decorated palanquin with a red cushioned seat, a gold canopy, and garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers. A bald man in a saffron garment with a white floral garland stands at its center, receiving attention from attendants; a white cloth is held up nearby. Behind them, many people wade and bathe in the brownish water, and a small gold-roofed shrine structure stands on the far bank.2009-01-02Outdoor photo at a river or temple tank where many people wade and bathe in brown water behind a stone step. In the foreground a crowd of devotees in white and orange clothes surrounds a bare-chested man in orange cloth with a white flower garland, holding a small object in his hands near a metal box. Behind him stands a golden throne-like seat with a red cushion, decorated with garlands and colourful balloons. A bald man in orange robes stands at the right, and several people in orange shawls and white kurtas attend the scene.2009-01-02A crowded river-ghat scene during a ritual procession. Many people wade in brown water in the background, some in white and orange clothes. In the centre, a gold-framed throne-like palanquin draped in red fabric and decorated with white and orange garlands sits on a blue-and-red cloth. A bald man in orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl stands on the steps beside the palanquin with a hand on a red-and-white box, while a man in white clothes and an orange shawl reaches toward it. Devotees in orange and saffron saris and white shirts press close on the stairs, and a cameraman with a camera stands at the left edge.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a crowd around a shallow temple tank at dusk, with many people wading in brownish water. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and a white floral garland, standing beside a bald man in orange robes. Behind them a gilded palanquin with a red velvet seat, marigold garlands and yellow-orange balloons sits on a decorated platform. Others in white and orange clothes stand in the water, and a dark stone fountain structure with a domed top and attendants in yellow and white stands at the back.2009-01-02Outdoor photo at a riverbank where a large crowd stands waist-deep in water. A decorated palanquin-style platform with a red cushioned seat, gold crown-like finial, and garlands of marigolds and white flowers rests near the water's edge. Several men in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls lift and carry a red-and-white box wrapped in white cloth. Nearby a bald man in orange robes stands beside them, while a man in white clothing and devotees in orange saris and shawls press forward with hands folded in prayer. Colourful balloons decorate the platform.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A large crowd gathers at the edge of a water tank during a festival procession. Many people wade in the water in white and light clothes, while a golden palanquin with a red velvet seat, garlands and marigold-coloured decorations sits at the water's edge. Several men in saffron and orange robes walk alongside, one wearing a white garland. A bald man in orange clothing stands near the palanquin, with devotees pressing close around it. Children and adults in white and yellow surround the scene, and a pink balloon appears in the lower right.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A dense crowd gathers at a riverbank during a ritual bathing scene. In the centre, a man with wet hair and a bare upper body wears an orange cloth and a white and multicoloured flower garland, while another man in an orange robe stands behind him, placing a hand on his forehead as a blessing. Devotees in white and orange clothes crowd around, some holding a tray with flowers and a small container. Behind them, people wade in the murky water, and a decorated red-cushioned palanquin draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and balloons stands at the water's edge. A plate of yellow flowers sits on the palanquin base.2009-01-02Overhead view of a crowded water ritual at a temple tank. A large ornate golden canopy sits over a red-cushioned throne-like seat on a decorated blue-and-gold cloth, surrounded by flower garlands, banana and fruit plates, and marigold offerings. Dozens of people wade or bathe in the water around it, many in white or orange clothing with yellow garlands. Men in saffron robes stand on the steps near the seat; one holds a white plate of offerings and another holds a long garland. Onlookers in saris and white shirts press along the steps and edges.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02