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Night photograph of a small green pond or canal lit by bright floodlights. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes sits on a brick platform at the water's edge, with a second person in white beside a small white paddle boat on the water. On the left, a tiered stepped embankment with red and white painted steps holds a crowd of people dressed in white seated in rows, watching the scene. Trees and a dark sky frame the background.

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Night photograph of a pond or water channel with a stepped embankment on the left, lined with a red and white striped staircase where many people in white and light clothing sit in rows under bright floodlights. In the centre, a small motorboat carries two people in orange and saffron robes across the dark green water. On the right, a brick platform projects into the water where a person in orange robes stands or sits, and there is a small wooden jetty. Trees, a fence and power lines lie beyond the water under a dark night sky.2009-12-07December 07 20092009-12-07Night photograph of a riverside ceremony beside a dark still water channel. On the left, a man in white clothes sits on a stone embankment in the foreground, with a crowd of many people in white seated along the bank under a bright floodlight. A red and white striped canopy shelters seated devotees. On the right, a small raised stone platform sits in the water, where a single figure in orange clothing stands or sits in lamplight. Palm trees and dark foliage frame the scene.2009-12-07Night photograph of a lakeside ghat with red-and-white stepped stone seating filled with seated devotees in white clothing, some in saffron and red garments. Bright floodlights and a glowing light streak above the dark water. On the far side of the pond, a figure in orange robes sits near a small boat with a yellow-and-red canopy, with a lantern-like light on the water. The scene suggests a ceremony or satsang by the water at night, though no clear ritual is visible.2009-12-07Night photograph of a stone-lined pond with still green water reflecting lights and trees. On the left, a large seated crowd of around thirty people in white clothing sits on red-and-white striped stepped embankments, with a few figures standing above. On the right, two people in saffron-orange robes sit on a brick platform at the water's edge beside a sandy mound and a fence. Strong floodlight glows at the horizon behind the trees, and a small bright boat-like float with white containers sits in the water.2009-12-07Night photograph of a reflective water tank at a temple or ashram complex, lit by bright floodlights. On the left, a tiered stone ghat with red-and-white striped steps is crowded with seated people, many in white clothing, whose figures are mirrored in the still water. On the right, two figures in orange or saffron clothing sit on a small stone platform at the water's edge. Palm trees and dark foliage frame the scene, with illuminated structures and a tall pole in the background.2009-12-07December 07 20092009-12-07December 07 20092009-12-07Night photograph of a pond with a stepped stone ghat on the far bank, lit by a bright floodlight on a pole and reflected in the still dark water. Many people in white clothing sit in tiers on the steps, forming a dense crowd. Two figures in orange or saffron clothing sit on a small raised platform at the right edge of the pond, near a small light. A few trees and palm fronds frame the scene, and distant lights glow in the background.2009-12-07December 07 20092009-12-07December 07 20092009-12-07Night photograph of a calm pond with a circular stone platform in the middle. A single person in orange clothing sits cross-legged on the platform, reflected in the still water. Palm trees and dense green shrubs line the banks, and white statues or figures stand on a red-railed walkway at the left edge. A bright light glows near the horizon and a tall pylon stands in the distance under a dark sky.2009-12-07