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Elevated view of a large crowd gathered around a golden-canopied throne (peetha) set on a blue and red cloth in shallow water, decorated with marigold garlands and flower offerings. Several men in saffron/orange robes stand beside and behind the throne, one holding a ritual fan, while devotees in white and orange clothes wade in the water and press forward with hands folded. A black ornate tank structure with fountain jets and people bathing stands in the background. The seated figure on the throne is not visible.

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January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor 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.2009-01-02A 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.2009-01-02Overhead 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 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large crowd standing and bathing in shallow water at a temple tank or pool, with a golden ornate throne canopy and red seat decorated with marigold garlands, flower petals, fruit plates and balloons, set at the water's edge. Many devotees in white and orange-saffron clothing press around the throne, some with hands folded. In the foreground a bald man in saffron robes stands beside a drum and a garlanded figure in orange, while a man in white with a shawl and others gather near the throne. A dark fountain structure is visible behind.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02