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Outdoor ritual bathing scene at a stepped pool with red-and-white zigzag walls. In the foreground a person in saffron-orange robes stands beside a gilded palanquin draped in red fabric and white jasmine garlands, pouring or receiving water from a spout while another figure in orange assists. Behind, several men in white dhotis and kurtas stand or wade in the water, and a bare-armed figure in pink-red cloth stands on the steps. A large crowd of devotees with raised hands reaches toward the water from below, many holding orange and marigold garlands. A golden umbrella and a dark metal pillar with a stream of water complete the scene.

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January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a water ritual at a tank with red and white striped steps. A man in orange robes stands on a raised platform beside a golden throne with red cushions, a gilded canopy and garlands. A second orange-robed attendant stands at the right, and a crowd of people in white clothes wades in the water, many raising their hands. Strings of orange flags are strung across the top of the frame. a person: the orange-robed figure standing on the platform beside the golden throne, with a saffron robe and a shaved head, is a candidate for a person, though the appearance is only partly clear.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a crowded ritual gathering beside a large dark stone sculpture of a ceremonial vessel, with water spilling from its rim. In the foreground stands a gilded, ornate ceremonial seat with red cushions, golden canopy and floral garlands, draped with a colourful cloth. Two men in saffron-orange robes stand beside it: one in the centre-right holds a tray of flowers and wears a long beard and swept-back hair, while another in orange bows with hands joined in front of the seat. Behind them, many people in white clothes stand or wade in a water tank lined with red and white striped steps, and bunting strings hang overhead. Crowd members in white kurtas and dhotis press close with hands folded in reverence.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor photo of a large temple-tank ceremony at dusk, with a golden palanquin-style ratha or throne-platform floating in the water. Two figures stand on the platform: one in a bright orange-red robe and one in a saffron-orange robe, with garlands and flower decorations around them. Hundreds of devotees in white clothes stand on the steps and wade in the water, while others in orange shawls watch from the banks. A cameraman with a shoulder camera is at the lower left. Striped red-and-white steps line the tank, orange bunting is strung across the background, and a fountain sprays water at the right.2009-01-02Outdoor photo of a water ritual at a large black stone lingam-style vessel in a pool of water. A standing man in saffron/orange robes and an orange cloth stands beside a golden ornate chair under a golden umbrella, smiling. A second man in orange robes with a full beard stands to the right holding an object. In front, a seated man in orange robes holds a wooden stick, with garlands of marigold and white flowers around the platform. A man in white clothes stands on the stone base at left. Many devotees in white clothes wade in the water with hands raised, water splashing around them, and a red-and-white striped wall and palm trees behind.2009-01-02A photograph of a large crowd wading in a water tank at an outdoor festival. Dozens of people in white clothes and some in orange, many with raised arms, press toward a golden palanquin on the water, decorated with yellow and garland-like flower ornaments and a gold canopy. Two figures in saffron/orange robes stand on or beside the palanquin, one holding a fan-like object. On the right, a large black stone lingam-like structure pours water from above. Red and white stepped ghats line the far bank, with orange banners and a blue tarpaulin in the background under a clear sky.2009-01-02A large crowd stands on the banks and wades in a shallow reservoir with striped red and white steps. In the water, a figure in a flowing orange robe stands beside a gilded, ornate ceremonial chair with a red cushioned seat and a golden canopy, while another person in orange assists nearby. Water splashes around the chair as many devotees in white clothes bathe and gather. Behind them, people in white stand along the tiered steps, and bunting and flags line the background under a tree and hills.2009-01-02