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A photograph of a ceremony beside a stone-stepped pond edged with potted plants. A shaved-headed man in an orange shawl and orange-and-red dhoti stands at the left, holding a small book and wearing a rudraksha mala, a priest-like role with no distinctive a person cues beyond ordinary clothing. Two women in white saris with gold borders sit on the upper steps, one with a rudraksha mala. Below, about eight young women in white saris with gold borders sit along the pond's edge, leaning forward to touch the water as pink petals float on its surface, with a green-brown reflection beneath.

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November 16 20152015-11-16A group of young women in white saris with yellow borders kneel along the stone steps at the edge of a pond, dipping their hands into the water. Rose petals float on the surface. A shaved-headed man in an orange upper cloth and red-gold lower garment stands on the left holding a paper, possibly leading the ritual. Behind them, two women in white sit on the red brick steps, and rows of potted plants line the terrace.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a riverside or tank ghat with red stone steps lined with potted plants. Many people in white dhotis and saris with gold borders sit along the stone edge and step toward the water, with rose petals floating on the surface. A man in an orange-saffron cloth bends forward at the water's edge, while another man in a shaved-head, orange robe sits on the steps. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands on the steps, and a woman in white stands nearby holding a small vessel. Reflections of the white-clad group shimmer on the water.2015-11-16A photograph of a riverside ritual on stone steps by water. A shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha beads, stands at the left with hands raised to his head. Seated on the step below in a row are about eight young women in white saris with gold borders, hands raised to their ears, some holding flowers. Two older women in white saris sit higher on the steps, one with a brass plate, and a third woman stands behind them. Terracotta pots with plants line the red brick wall behind, and flower petals float on the water in front.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a riverside or tank ritual at stone steps lined with potted plants. A bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala stands at the water's edge holding a white sheet of paper. Before him, a row of people in white dhotis and white garments with yellow borders kneel and bend toward the water, some with hands clasped or touching the surface, and petals float on the water. Two women in white saris with yellow borders sit on the upper steps, one holding a small brass plate. a person candidate identity is uncertain from appearance; the orange-robed man is a priest-like figure leading the rite.2015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16November 16 20152015-11-16