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A photograph of a temple tank ceremony at a Hindu temple complex. A decorated floating barge, draped in red cloth and heaped with white and orange garlands, is carried across water in front of a striped red-and-white stepped tank wall. A robed figure in orange sits on the barge under a small ceremonial canopy. Around ten people stand waist-deep in the water near a black lotus-shaped stone pillar strung with marigold garlands, several in white, orange and blue clothing, some with hands raised in devotion. A man in an olive shirt stands at the bottom edge of the frame with his back to the camera. Palm trees and a small building appear behind the tank.

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July 08 20092009-07-08Photograph of a water-filled temple tank with red-and-white striped stepped walls at a temple complex. A flower-decorated palanquin or float with white jasmine garlands, orange and yellow marigold strings, and purple flowers sits at the water's edge, carried by men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths. Many devotees stand waist-deep in the water, some in white, some in yellow or orange saris, some with bare heads. A man at the top left wears an orange cloth and stands beside the float. Palm trees and a small building appear in the background under an overcast sky.2009-07-08A flower-decorated boat, draped in red cloth and garlanded with white jasmine, yellow marigold and purple flower strands, floats on a water tank. A seated figure in orange robes sits under an ornate canopy, with a second figure in orange behind. Several devotees stand waist-deep in the water around the boat, some in white, blue and pink clothes with hands joined. A tiered red-and-white stepped wall rises behind the tank under overcast sky, with palm trees at the top. A man in orange waits on the right edge of the water.2009-07-08A photograph of a temple tank at Bidadi. In the foreground, a large black Shiva lingam stands on a black and white base with a yellow and red garland draped around it, a tall black shrine spire behind. A decorated boat-shaped float with a red and white canopy and flower garlands sits in the water, carrying a small deity murti. Around fifteen devotees stand waist-deep in the water, mostly in white and orange clothing, some holding their hands together in prayer. A striped red and white stepped bank and palm trees line the background.2009-07-08A photograph of a floating temple-style float decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers and green leaves, with a golden canopy and trident finial, sitting in water. A standing man in saffron-orange robes stands on the float holding a small lamp or offering dish. Around the float, many people stand waist-deep in water, some in saffron robes and others in white with yellow shawls, some holding brass offering trays and plates with flowers. Striped stepped tiers rise behind the water and palm trees appear in the background. The orange-robed figure has short hair and no crown, turban or rudraksha mala visible, so his identity is uncertain.2009-07-08A photograph of a floral-decorated boat moving through water in a tiered stone basin with red-and-white stepped sides. The boat, draped with white and yellow garlands and purple flowers, carries a figure in orange clothing seated beneath a flower-wreathed canopy. Many people in white and yellow clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the boat, some holding lamps or offerings, while others sit on the steps above under a grey sky.2009-07-08A large outdoor ritual in a shallow tiled water tank with red-and-white striped steps behind it and a black stone kalasha-like urn on a pedestal at upper left. Dozens of devotees stand waist-deep in the water, many in white clothes with yellow shawls or scarves, some in orange or red garments. At centre, a figure in a red garment stands in the water holding a long white stick toward an orange-clad person, with the group gathered in a circle around them. At right, a decorated red-draped platform is covered in yellow and white flower garlands, with brass lamps and offerings on it, and a man in a white shirt and yellow scarf stands nearby with hands folded. Many people stand with hands raised or folded in prayer. The scene suggests a water purification or abhishekam-style ceremony.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08Photograph of a flower-decorated palanquin carried through shallow water toward a large black Shivalinga-style structure with garlands and a fountain spray. A figure in orange and white sits under an orange canopy on the decorated platform, with a companion beside them. Several men in white dhotis and shirts wade in the water pushing and guiding the palanquin, while one stands at the lingam's base pouring water. Red-and-white tiered steps and onlookers stand in the background.2010-07-26Devotees wade waist-deep through a tank with white and red striped stepped walls, palm trees and a small shrine behind. A flower-decorated palanquin with marigold garlands and a red-and-white canopy is carried through the water by men in white dhotis with yellow shoulder cloths. Around them people in white, green, orange and maroon clothes stand in the water with hands folded, and a woman in a light blue headscarf and a man in a green shirt are visible in the foreground. A figure seated under the canopy is partly visible but too small to identify. This is a theppotsavam, a temple float procession in water.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08