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Outdoor ritual at a temple tank with white and red striped stone steps. A figure in saffron-orange robes stands at the left edge on a black stone platform near a kalasha-style brass vessel, while another saffron-robed figure stands waist-deep in water at center, arm raised. Devotees in white and light clothing stand in the water and along the edges, many with hands folded in namaskar. On the right, a decorated ratha/palanquin is draped with white and yellow marigold garlands, purple flowers and banana-leaf decorations, with a saffron-clad attendant standing beside it. Offerings and brass items sit on the platform in the foreground, and a rudra-style abhishekam-type water rite appears to be underway.

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Photograph of a ritual at a stepped water tank with red and white banded walls. In the foreground, a crowd of devotees in white clothes stands waist-deep in water with hands folded in namaste. On the left, a figure in orange robes bends low over a black stone platform holding a brass ritual object, with small brass lamps and offerings nearby. On the right, a decorated palanquin or ratha draped with orange, yellow and purple flower garlands is attended by a person in red-orange clothing. Devotees on the steps and in the water watch the ceremony, which appears to be a water-based puja or abhishekam.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A flower-decorated wooden boat floats in a water tank lined with red and white striped steps during a temple festival. A tall man in an orange-saffron robe stands on the boat's cushioned platform, which is draped in red and striped fabric and bound with garlands of white, yellow, purple and red flowers. Many people in white clothes and orange robes stand waist-deep in the water around the boat, some holding brass lamps and trays with red flowers, while others watch from the steps. On the left edge, a brass platter and ceremonial lamps rest on a dark stone ledge scattered with rose petals. Palm trees and a small temple structure appear in the background. The scene resembles a theppotsavam, a float festival, and the man on the boat is described as a person because of his saffron robe, tall stature and central position on the decorated float, though his face is not clearly discernible at this size.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A flower-decorated wooden float with garlands of white jasmine, orange and red blossoms, purple flowers and green leaves stands in a shallow water tank beside striped red-and-white walls. A barefoot man in a saffron-orange robe stands on the float, holding a basket. Around it, saffron-robed priests and devotees wade in the water, some holding brass plates, a silver kalasha-like vessel and offerings, while others in white and yellow garments stand with hands folded. This appears to be a theppotsavam float-boat ritual in water. Several onlookers stand along the edge, and a kalasha with flowers rests on the pool edge at left.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A photograph of a floating temple-style float decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers and green leaves, with a golden canopy and trident finial, sitting in water. A standing man in saffron-orange robes stands on the float holding a small lamp or offering dish. Around the float, many people stand waist-deep in water, some in saffron robes and others in white with yellow shawls, some holding brass offering trays and plates with flowers. Striped stepped tiers rise behind the water and palm trees appear in the background. The orange-robed figure has short hair and no crown, turban or rudraksha mala visible, so his identity is uncertain.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08