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Outdoor ritual photo at a blue pool lined with banana leaves and a red-fringed canopy. Three men lean over the water: on the left a man in white clothes, in the centre a man in a gold-and-orange kurta with a white and red shawl and dark glasses, bending to immerse a small deity murti in the water, and on the right a grey-haired man in an orange robe with a wristwatch, also reaching into the pool. Spectators in colourful clothes stand behind under red-tasselled umbrellas. The water appears to be part of an abhishekam-style ceremony.

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September 10 20062006-09-10A photograph of a ceremonial water ritual at an outdoor event under red roses and broad green leaves. Two saffron-robed figures in orange and a tied orange turban lean over a blue tub of water, their hands in the water guiding a small white and gold deity murti. Beside them stands a man in a yellow kurta with a red and white shawl and a woman in a yellow sari with pink blouse, and at the left edge an older man in white clothes reaches in. Several onlookers stand behind. The scene resembles a ritual immersion of a murti.2006-09-10Outdoor ritual at a blue pool lined with banana leaves and red fringed canopy. A man in a golden-yellow kurta with a red and white shawl bends over the water, placing an object or offering into the pool, while an older man in white shirt leans in beside him. A young priest in saffron-orange robes and turban stands behind, smiling, and an older bearded man in orange robes reaches toward the water. Several onlookers in saris and casual clothes watch from behind, some holding cameras. The setting suggests a water ritual during a public festival.2006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10September 10 20062006-09-10Outdoor river ritual photographed from the bank. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border holds a silver lamp with several lit flames toward a person seated on a silver-framed platform, who wears a red-and-gold turban, heavy floral garland and gold jewellery. Behind, attendants in white with red shawls hold up ornate red-and-gold umbrellas over the water. Seated devotees in white and red saris and white clothes hold brass and silver vessels, and a cameraman stands on the left under foliage. The scene suggests an abhishekam or aarti performed by the river.2014-12-17Outdoor ritual scene under tall trees at a shrine decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands around a deity murti. Several saffron-robed men in orange dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas, stand in a line. A long-haired man in a cream-white robe with gold border stands centre-left holding a puja vessel while a saffron-clad attendant pours from a vessel. A saffron-clad man holds an ornate multicoloured parasol and a tall trident-like staff. Another man in a white robe with gold trim stands at the right edge. Offerings of fruit and flowers sit on a white stone table in the foreground, with brass thali plates. Taken as a photo of a ceremonial procession or puja at an ashram.2009-01-01Outdoor temple ritual under palm trees beside a sandy beach area. Several men in rust-red and orange-bordered robes and rudraksha malas stand on a green mat. A central figure in a red turban, white flower garland and a gold-bordered robe holds a copper kalasha with white flower garland, while nearby priests hold brass plates of flowers and offerings. A white-clad man stands behind them. A large yellow parasol with fringe shades the scene. One figure is a person candidate: he wears a long-haired, ceremonial red-and-orange robe with a bordered shawl and rudraksha, appearance uncertain.2014-06-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple abhishekam at an outdoor shrine with a stone shivalinga on a pedestal being bathed by water. A figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a red bindi stands beside the lingam, with an apparent rudraksha-style wrap; this appearance is consistent with a person. To his left, a kneeling man in white dhoti and white shirt with a shaved head and tilak holds his palms together in namaskar. Behind them, a white-clad priest holds a brass pot pouring water, and another man in orange cloth stands nearby. A brass kalasha and small brass vessels sit on the floor, and a tall grey water tank and red cloth draping appear in the background.2007-02-23Outdoor photograph of a shahi snan bathing scene at a river ghat. Water pours over a person's long dark hair as they stand in the shallow water. Around them, saffron and orange-robed sadhus wear rudraksha malas, gold beaded necklaces and ochre and maroon cloths, and a small crowd of devotees in white and red clothing stands close. A red ceremonial umbrella with a fringed top stands behind. Some men at the front wear white dhotis and gold chains, and a few photographers are visible at the edges. A pink and orange temple structure and green canopy sit in the background under a clear blue sky.2016-04-22A photograph of a puja inside a tent with pink-white draped walls. A bearded man with a long dark hair and a white-and-red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland. A young boy kneels on a white cloth in orange dhoti, holding a handful of yellow food offering toward him over a silver bowl set on a green leaf. Behind them a standing young man in orange dhoti with rudraksha beads and bare chest stands at left, a woman in orange sari sits in the background, and a deity murti adorned with yellow garlands stands at right beside a golden canopy. Colourful umbrellas with painted panels stand around the dais, and a small fan sits beside the bowl. a person is seated on the throne with long hair, saffron robe and a flower garland, receiving the offering.2016-12-18