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A photograph of a ceremony in shallow water at an outdoor red stepped amphitheatre. A seated figure on a gold and red throne under a canopy, with a red and white arched backdrop and orange and white flower garlands, wears an orange robe with red and orange garlands. Around the platform, many men in white dhotis and shirts, some with white or yellow sashes, stand waist-deep in the water, several pouring or offering to the seated figure; one man in an orange robe and a shaved-headed priest in white stand nearby. Marigold garlands decorate the platform steps. Many people stand in the water, and a few sit on the steps at the top.

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Outdoor water ritual at a red stone stepped tank. A figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an arched floral canopy, wearing an orange robe, a red-and-white flower garland and a gold crown-like headpiece, sits on a raised platform in the water. Attendants in white dhotis and yellow sashes stand waist-deep around him, pouring or offering water; a man in a red-orange cloth performs an abhishekam-style pouring. Flower garlands drape the platform, and many devotees in white gather in the water. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and orange robes with garlands, which fits the page's claim, so treated as present in person.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial bathing scene in shallow water before red-tiered steps. On a decorated golden throne under a yellow canopy, a figure in an orange robe with a red garland sits centrally, adorned with flowers and garlands. Devotees in white dhotis and yellow sashes wade around the platform, some lifting it while others splash and pour water. A man in an orange cloth stands at the throne's side. Garlands of marigolds decorate the platform's arch and pillars. The page indicates a person is present, but the seated figure's appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity, so this is a role-based description: seated figure on throne, with devotees bathing around the platform.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony in shallow water with red-and-white stone steps behind. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat inside a floral arch of white and orange blossoms and yellow marigold garlands. He wears saffron-orange clothing, a red-and-white garland and has long dark hair. Around the throne, many men stand waist-deep in the water wearing white and cream garments with yellow sashes, some with shaved heads, and a few in orange robes. A small deity murti decorated with white flower garlands stands near the throne. The participants appear to be bathing or performing a ritual immersion.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A large crowd gathers at a red-stepped ghat beside water for a holy dip. In the centre, a man in orange clothing and a garland sits on a red-and-gold ornate throne mounted on a decorated platform surrounded by marigold and flower garlands, with a multicoloured canopy overhead. Devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls wade through the water around the platform, several holding brass pots and vessels aloft. Many spectators in white, yellow and bright saris line the steps. Water sprays from a fountain at the left edge.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a water ritual at an outdoor stone amphitheatre with red tiered steps and a shallow pool. A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne under a floral arch and a yellow canopy wears an orange robe and a garland of orange and red flowers. In the water, several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand waist-deep, some with bare chests and rudraksha malas, pressing forward toward the throne. A bald man in white and a figure in an orange robe with a yellow cloth lift and embrace one another in front of the throne. Small flower-decked stands and a deity murti flank the dais. The scene suggests a temple-like abhishekam or pooja in water, with marigold garlands and red flowers decorating the platform.2010-10-17A photograph of a floral-decorated ceremonial seat set in shallow water at the base of red stone steps. A figure in orange and red robes with long dark hair sits on the ornate yellow and gold throne-like seat, which is garlanded with white and orange flowers and marigold strings. Beside it stands a small silver-white deity murti, also garlanded. Around them, many people wade in the water, mostly in white dhotis and white clothing with yellow sashes, while others wear pink and grey. Some have shaved heads. Their hands are raised or folded in devotion. The scene appears to be a water-based ritual procession or ceremony with floral decoration.2010-10-17A photograph of an outdoor ceremony at a red-stepped amphitheatre-style pool filled with water. At the centre, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, under a floral arch of white and red garlands, wears orange clothing and a red-and-white garland. Around the throne, many people stand waist-deep in the water: some in white dhotis and shirts, one in an orange robe, others in yellow and white cloth. Flower arrangements in orange and red decorate the throne platform, and a small black speaker stands on the steps above.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a water-filled outdoor amphitheatre with red tiered stone seating behind a crowd of men standing waist-deep in water. In the centre, two men in orange saffron robes are lifted high by others in white dhoti and kurta with yellow sashes, one raising hands skyward. On the left, a decorated golden throne with a yellow canopy, red cushions and marigold garlands holds a seated figure in orange clothing and red garlands. Floral arrangements, a flower-decorated arch and a deity murti on the left frame the scene. Some men wear white shirts and loose trousers; a woman in orange sits at the far right edge.2010-10-17