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Devotees stand waist-deep in a tank of greenish water, most dressed in white clothes that are soaked through. A red and white striped stepped wall edges the water at the top right, and a decorated structure with red and blue cloth, flowers and a brass vessel sits at the upper left. In the centre foreground, a figure in a red garment with a white flower garland faces the viewer, holding up a golden trident as devotees around them raise their hands in greeting. Many people smile and some raise arms, with a woman in a red top near the centre. Tiny printed text reading Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam and appears as a copyright credit across the lower right, not as a readable caption of the scene. The people in the photo are the physical crowd

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Photograph of a crowd standing waist-deep in a water tank at dusk, many in white wet clothes with raised arms and cheering faces. A central woman in a red sleeveless top with a white flower garland faces away from the camera toward the crowd. Behind them a decorated boat-like structure with red and white garlands and a striped blue-and-red cloth sits against a red-and-white striped temple wall. Men and women in white kurta-style and white dresses, some with rudraksha-style mala beads, splash and celebrate. A man in a white wet shirt stands near the left of the water. Bottom edge shows more heads in the foreground.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool of water, many with arms raised, cheering in a lively festive mood. Most wear white clothes that cling wet to their bodies, and several have red cloth or garlands around their necks. In the centre, a woman in a red garment with a white flower garland lifts a golden trident above her head. Behind them a decorated palanquin or ratha with red, orange and white flowers, garlands and a blue-and-red striped cloth sits at the pool's edge beside a red-and-white tiled wall. Other people in the back row wear white shirts and dark trousers.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool, many in white wet clothing, with arms raised in joy. A red-and-white checkered stone wall lines the far edge. In the centre, a woman in a red sleeveless top and white flower garland holds a small yellow fruit in one hand. Several men wear red or saffron sashes and some wear white. The atmosphere is celebratory and festive, with many people smiling and waving.2009-06-09A large crowd stands waist-deep in water, many in white clothes, some in red garments, with many arms raised and smiling faces. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a red cloth draped over his shoulders and a white and red flower garland, smiling with his hands pressed together near the water. Other people in red and yellow garments surround him, and a golden staff with a ornamental top rises at the left edge. The scene looks like a joyful water ritual with participants gathered closely around the central figure.2009-06-09A crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in water, many in white ritual clothes and rudraksha malas, some in orange and red garments, arms raised and smiling. At the centre, a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a white and red flower garland and a red top, standing among the devotees. A golden trident is held upright near the top of the frame. Several people behind him wear white and red clothing, and a woman in orange-red wears a red bindi. The water is dark and calm around the group.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A large crowd stands waist-deep in water, many in white clothing and some in red and yellow, with raised hands and smiling faces. A tall ceremonial staff topped with a golden finial stands at left. At centre, a bearded man in a red wet garment and a young man with a white flower garland and red cloth are prominent. Another man wears a yellow scarf and a rudraksha-style necklace. The water appears to be a river or sacred bathing site.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a large crowd of devotees bathing waist-deep in a tiled pool, many in white wet clothes and some in red and yellow garments. At the centre a man in a red shirt wears a thick white and red flower garland and holds a tall brass trident, while people around him smile and raise their hands. Water splashes and the pool edge shows red and white striped tiles.2009-06-09A photograph of a crowd gathered in waist-deep water at an outdoor pool with red and white striped edging. At the centre, a man in a red robe with a white and red flower garland and rudraksha beads smiles, standing beside a tall golden trident held upright by a man in an orange-red shawl. Many people around them in white clothes raise their hands and cheer, while others wave from the water's edge. The scene appears to be a ritual bathing or celebratory immersion.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09