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Several men in orange and saffron clothing kneel in flowing river water beside a carved wooden ledge, bathing and tending a gilded metal vessel shaped like a stacked conical kalasha. One man in an orange shirt and orange dhoti leans in with bare arms submerged, another holds the golden kalasha steady at the water's edge, and a brass bell hangs from the carved wood. The scene appears to be a riverside ritual ablution with offerings; no a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the frame.

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A man in an orange saffron robe with a maroon-bordered dhoti stoops over fast-flowing, churning river water. He holds a gilded tiered metal vessel on a golden base, lowering it into the current, with gold bangles on his wrist. The scene suggests a riverside ritual offering in the Ganga.2008-07-03July 03 20082008-07-03Two men in orange saffron robes kneel at the edge of a fast-flowing river, bending over and submerging a gold-coloured metal shrine in the water. The nearer man holds a gold shrikhanda-style sacred object with tiered pyramid steps and a rudraksha-like bead bracelet on his wrist, while the second man behind him reaches into the current beside a gold trident-shaped item. The water is churning and pale, and a stone step edge is visible at the upper left.2008-07-03July 03 20082008-07-03July 03 20082008-07-03A man in an orange robe and orange top stands waist-deep in fast, churning, silt-brown river water, bending forward to dip a small gold-coloured metal deity murti into the current. He wears a gold bangle on his wrist. Rocks and a blue-and-white marker post stand at the left edge of the frame, and a rocky outcrop lies at the top right. The setting suggests a riverside ritual on the Ganga.2008-07-03June 04 20062006-06-04Two men in saffron-orange robes perform abhishekam at a golden altar. The seated man on the left, with short dark hair and bare arms, pours water from a brass pot over a red-draped object. The standing man behind wears an orange dhoti and shawl with a gold wristwatch, his hands folded at his waist. Behind them are brass lamps, a flower garland, and an ornate stone wall.2010-07-21Outdoor photo of a river bank where people in saffron-orange robes stand barefoot at the water's edge, one holding a brass vessel with offerings. Flower petals and a red garland float on muddy brown water, with a folded red cloth and white cloth on the surface. Green vegetation and a low wall line the far bank. Visible people are feet and legs of figures in orange and white clothing, with partially visible people in the water at right; the image is a waterside ritual offering, possibly a visarjan, but only the visible objects are described.2010-10-17Outdoor photo at a riverside ghat on a misty morning. In the foreground a seated person with long dark hair and an orange-saffron top and orange wrap sits at the water's edge, leaning forward to pour water from a clear vessel into the river. Behind them, a few people in white and dark clothing stand on a wooden boat or landing with turquoise railings, and more people stand on the far bank in the haze. Water is calm and grey, with small floating offerings visible near the edge.2006-01-06Outdoor riverside ritual on a paved ghat beside a swollen river under overcast skies. A man in orange robes sits on a cushioned seat behind a low wooden table, pouring liquid from a metal vessel over a golden kalasha, with brass plates and bowls arranged in front. Around him, several people in saffron and orange clothing hold ceremonial staffs and a decorated red-and-gold canopy with a fan, while a person in white stands nearby. Camera operators in orange caps and dark jackets film the rite from the right, and a bystander in orange stands at the left edge.2006-06-04May 27 20062006-05-27