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A photograph of a riverbank ritual where a long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe bends forward at the water's edge, pouring water from a golden kalasha into a river. Beside him, attendants in white and yellow dhotis carry woven baskets holding leafy green sprigs and a small kalasha, and one man in a red-and-gold patterned kurta has his face painted green. A crowd of spectators stands on a red-walled embankment behind a metal railing, and green trees line the far bank under an overcast sky.

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October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor riverbank ritual at dusk-like overcast light. A figure in a long flowing orange saffron garment with a rudraksha-style bead mala leans over water, pouring from a brass vessel into a river. Around them, men in white dhotis and a man in a red-and-cream patterned kurta carry brass trays holding potted plants and offerings. A crowd stands on a red-painted stepped embankment behind metal railings, watching. Green trees and a stone wall line the far bank.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor river ritual on a concrete embankment beside muddy brown water. A bald man in an orange robe with a red tilak stands at the top right, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style mala bends toward a garlanded offering. Several men in white, one with a yellow sash and one with coloured powder on his face, stand near the edge, while a figure with long dark hair in orange clothing is seen from behind. Marigold and rose petals float on the water, and a crowd watches from behind a railing on the left. Green trees line the far bank.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor water ritual at the edge of a murky pond below a red laterite wall. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari kneels at the water's edge, bending over a small brass vessel with another ritual vessel nearby; a man in white dhoti stands in the water beside her. Behind them, several men in saffron robes and white dhotis stand on the bank, one in a deep orange robe holding a brass kalasha, others in white with yellow shawls. A large multicoloured parasol is held above the group. Spectators in white, yellow and bright clothing line the steps behind, some with hands folded. Marigold garlands and flower petals float on the water, and a purple cloth lies at the shore.2010-10-17Outdoor photograph at a muddy-brown pond or lake edge with palm trees and greenery behind. A woman with long dark wavy hair in an orange sari pours water from a small woven basket onto a deity murti and offerings floating on a wooden platform in the water; a garland of purple flowers lies near it, and a figure lies submerged in the water beside. Several men in saffron/orange robes stand on the bank; one holds a long wooden staff and another wears white with a red-orange shawl and face smeared with coloured powder. A man in saffron with a prayer-bead necklace stands with folded hands. A small crowd of onlookers stands behind on the bank. The scene appears to be a ritual immersion or abhishekam-style offering at water.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor riverside ritual at a lake shore with a crowd under bright daylight. Several saffron-robed sannyasis with shaved heads and tripundra marks gather around a figure whose head is covered with a kalasha-like brass vessel and garlanded with marigolds and red roses. A bare-chested priest in the left foreground holds the offering aloft with both hands. A man in saffron with a long grey beard and topknot reaches toward the offering. Behind them stand tents, a canopy with tassels, and onlookers in white and colourful clothes. The scene appears to be an abhishekam-style ceremony with flowers and water at the water's edge.2010-01-30 +1 copiesOctober 17 20102010-10-17