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A crowded photograph of devotees bathing in shallow sea water, splashing and submerging themselves. Many wear orange and red saris or dhotis, and some wear white ritual cloth. A woman in the foreground raises one fist above the water, and another woman in a teal patterned top stands at the right edge. Others have hands pressed together or palms raised in prayer while dipping into the waves.

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July 13 20092009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13Devotees bathe waist-deep in shallow sea water under a pale sky, many dipping and pouring water over their heads. Men in saffron-orange dhotis and shirts wear rudraksha malas and marigold garlands, some with hands raised in prayer. Women in white and yellow saris with gold bangles stand among them, one in a dark blouse with a green-and-maroon sari near the foreground. Several lift water with cupped hands; a woman in front raises a fist. Boats are visible on the distant horizon.2009-07-13December 21 20152015-12-21January 30 20102010-01-30A photograph of a crowd standing waist-deep in shallow sea water under a pale sky. In the centre, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall trident aloft, while a second orange-robed sadhu beside him holds up a hand. Many devotees in white dhotis, orange and maroon clothing, and one woman in a blue sari wade nearby, some with hands raised in prayer. The scene suggests a sea bathing ritual.2009-07-13December 21 20152015-12-21Outdoor photograph of a large group standing waist-deep in shallow sea water under a pale sky, apparently a sacred bathing ritual. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha-style necklace and a bead garland stands with hands raised to his face. Beside him, a man in an orange robe holds up a white ceremonial staff or flag. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, a woman in a blue sari in the foreground, and others in red, yellow and pink clothing wade in the water.2009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13A large crowd gathers waist-deep in a river during a ritual bathing event, with many people in white and saffron-orange dress, garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. In the center, several men in white dhotis, bare-chested with ash and orange cloth, stand in the water near a long staff; one man in white holds a staff while others with folded hands watch. A person is submerged or ducking in the water in the foreground. Behind them, dense spectators in red, yellow and white clothing hold red flags and camera equipment, and photographers line the water's edge. Water splashes around the figures.2016-05-21Outdoor photo of a large crowd wading into shallow sea water under a pale sky. In the centre, a man in an orange-red dhoti and a red shawl, with a long-haired head, a gold-coloured garland and a rudraksha-style mala, raises one hand in greeting. Behind him another man in orange holds a tall silver trident aloft. Around them devotees in white, orange, yellow and blue saris and white dhotis stand waist-deep in the water. A woman in a blue sari with grey hair faces the central figure with her hands together. The shoreline and open sea are visible at the back.2009-07-13December 21 20152015-12-21