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A photograph of a ceremony in shallow water in front of a red-stepped stone ghat. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with red and orange garlands sits on an ornate golden throne with a decorated arched canopy of flowers, marigolds and striped fabric, under a yellow-fringed canopy. Around the throne, a crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts, several with yellow sashes or yellow dhoti borders, wade and splash water upward with raised arms; one man in a white shirt and yellow cloth is lifted above the group. A few figures wear pink or purple clothing. The water is splashed high around the group in a joyful bathing or purification ritual.

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October 17 20102010-10-17A large group of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes, stand waist-deep in a water tank splashing water toward a central deity murti seated on a decorated throne under a floral arch. The murti wears a red and orange garment with garlands and sits on a yellow-and-red canopy-covered peetha. Red-and-white stepped stone steps line the background. One man in a red shirt and orange-red garment in the foreground raises his hands. Devotees appear to be performing a water-blessing ritual, possibly abhishekam, in an outdoor tank.2010-10-17Photograph of a water ritual at a temple tank with red stepped walls behind. A figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne under a floral arch with a fringed yellow canopy, the seat draped in red cloth. Around the platform, many men in white dhotis and white shirts stand waist-deep in the water, several wearing yellow shawls or yellow sashes, some with rudraksha malas. Some are splashing water and lifting a man in a white shirt and yellow cloth above the crowd, while others raise their hands in joy. Marigold and garland decorations frame the throne.2010-10-17Photograph of a water ritual at a stepped red-brick tank. A figure in orange robes and a red-and-gold beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne under a fringed canopy and striped flower arch, decorated with marigolds and garlands. Around the throne, many men in white clothes and yellow shoulder cloths wade in the water, splashing and reaching toward the platform. A small deity murti garlanded with flowers stands on the left edge of the platform.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony in a water tank with stepped red-brick ghats. A young woman sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a decorated arch of marigolds and a yellow canopy, wearing orange garments and a red floral garland. Men in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, some raising their hands, while a man in a rust-orange robe stands near the throne and others in white wade nearby. A few figures in orange and white cling to the platform edge. Garlands and flowers decorate the throne and steps. The scene suggests a Devi pattabhishekam-style coronation procession in water, with the throne-seated figure in orange and the orange-robed figure beside her.2010-10-17A 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 large outdoor pool with red stone steps is filled with people wading and splashing in water, many with raised arms. Above the water, a figure in saffron/orange robes and red-brown shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden arch of flowers, beside a small deity murti. The man on the throne wears an orange-saffron garment with a flower garland and a strand of beads. Many participants wear white ritual clothes with yellow sashes; one man in front has a shaved head and a rudraksha mala.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Devotees in white and yellow-scarved white clothes wade and splash in a water tank during a ritual bath. At the centre, a figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold ornate throne under a floral arch decorated with marigolds and red flowers. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand among the crowd, many wearing yellow shawls. Red stone steps rise behind the throne. The scene suggests a sacred water ceremony with devotees immersed around the seated figure.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17