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A photograph of a large group standing waist-deep in a water tank during a ritual bathing ceremony, with white-clad devotees wearing yellow shawls and red-and-white striped steps behind them. In the centre, a man in a red shawl and a man in a sleeveless red-orange garment stand in the water near a white garland ring and a silver trident placed on the water's edge. Behind them, a woman in white holds a brass vessel, and a bald man in saffron robes stands at the front right with his back to the camera. Many attendees press their palms together in namaskar. Crowd members wear white, yellow and teal clothing. The setting is a temple tank with a stepped stone platform.

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July 08 20092009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08Photograph of a large crowd standing waist-deep in a water tank during a temple ritual. Many devotees wear white wet clothes with yellow shawls or wraps. In the centre a bald man in an orange-red robe and beaded necklace stands in the water near a red-clad man holding flower garlands. A woman in a white dress with red floral print stands on the upper steps holding a trident-shaped staff, and a woman in a teal top stands nearby with hands pressed together. Behind them a decorated boat-like structure with garlands. The scene suggests a sacred water ritual with devotees bathing and gathering in prayer.2009-07-08A photograph of a large group of devotees standing waist-deep in a temple tank or pool at night, many wearing wet white clothes with yellow and orange shawls. A priest-like figure in a red-orange garment stands centrally holding a silver ritual lamp stand, while others in saffron and red cloths stand nearby. A woman in a floral dress stands on the pool edge with hands folded in prayer. Water splashes around the group as people gather in a ritual bathing or abhishekam-style ceremony, with a decorated temple structure visible at the top.2009-07-08Outdoor water ritual at dusk in a stone-edged tank. Dozens of devotees stand and sit waist-deep in water, many in white garments with yellow shoulder cloths. A bald man in an orange-red monastic robe kneels in the center beside a white-rimmed circular tray with red flower petals and a silver trident-shaped object. A younger man in a red sleeveless top sits near him. Others in white, red and maroon clothes watch from the steps and back wall. Some attendees hold their palms together in prayer. A bearded man in white is seen among the onlookers. The scene suggests a sacred bathing or abhishekam-style ceremony.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08A photograph of a large group standing waist-deep in a water tank at night, many wearing white clothes with yellow scarves. In the centre, a man in a red garment and a white and red flower garland stands in the water beside a silver trident (trishul) held upright by a companion in red. Behind them a woman in white and others in white and yellow look on, with a shaved-headed man in orange robes at the lower right. The tank has red and white striped walls. Many people are visible, mostly in white, yellow and red clothing, with some hands pressed in namaste.2009-07-08A photograph of a pool ritual at dusk where devotees stand waist-deep in dark water beside a stone-edged tank with red and white banding. A central young man, smiling and wet, wears a red shawl and a large white flower garland with a silver trident-like emblem, and is the focus of the scene. Around him, people in white clothes with yellow shawls and orange-red garments stand in the water, some with hands pressed together in prayer or extended toward him. A woman in the center with blonde hair wears a light patterned top and presses her palms together. Scattered petals float on the water. Several people are on the pool edge in white and dark clothing, and the scene shows a group water ceremony.2009-07-08A photograph of a crowded outdoor water ritual in a tank with a white-and-red tiled edge. In the centre, a man wearing a red garment and a white and pink flower garland stands waist-deep in water, holding a silver ceremonial staff or metal implement while smiling. Around him, many people stand in the water wearing white clothes with yellow shawls or sashes, along with red and orange garments, some with hands pressed together in greeting. Women in saris and salwar kameez are among them, and a few onlookers stand at the pool edge. Petals float on the water and a dark wall with a small emblem appears at the top.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08Devotees stand waist-deep in a water tank at a temple ritual. In the centre, a man with short dark hair wears a red sleeveless top and a white and purple flower garland, with a red tilak on his forehead, and sits near a small heap of red flowers. To his left, a man in red clothing holds a silver trident aloft. Surrounding them, men in white kurtas and yellow shawls, some with rudraksha malas, stand in the water, while women in white and blue clothes watch from the steps, several with hands pressed together in greeting. Red and white painted stone edges frame the tank, and a bald man in orange robes is visible at lower right.2009-07-08July 08 20092009-07-08