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Outdoor 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.

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A 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.2009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13Outdoor 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.2009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13July 13 20092009-07-13July 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.2009-07-13