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A photograph of a ritual bathing scene at a blue-lined tank of water. A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe and round glasses pours water from a brass vessel with a spout into the tank, while other men around him in pale pink, cream and white robes watch and assist; one holds a green leaf. On the right, a figure in a dark blue top with a floral skirt is seen in the foreground, partly cropped. A man in an orange robe with a gold necklace stands at right, and a man in cream kurta and glasses stands at left with hands clasped near a man in white. The setting is outdoors under a bright sky with white canopy fabric and banana leaves.

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Outdoor ritual at a blue-lined pool of water with a white rim, where several men pour water from a golden kalasha-style pot. Two men in orange and saffron robes stand at centre; one wears an orange turban and a rudraksha mala with gold necklaces, while a man in a yellow-orange robe with a cloth bag at his side pours from the pot. Men in pale pink, cream and white kurtas and dhotis, some with beards and glasses, gather around, and green palm fronds and red and yellow decorations frame the scene.2007-09-09A photograph of a ritual pouring at an outdoor blue-lined pool. In the centre, a man in pale pink robes holds a brass pot from which water pours into the pool. Beside him, a man in orange saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace holds the pot's handle, while a woman in orange with a gold garland and a man in white dhoti stand close by. On the left, a man in cream kurta with hands folded in prayer and a woman in white watch. A man in a bright orange turban and orange clothing stands on the far right with a bag over his shoulder, and a deity murti is visible at the top edge. The pool has a white rim and water spills over it into the blue basin.2007-09-09A photograph of a group of men gathered around a blue-lined tub or pool, pouring water from a brass vessel into it. A man in a pale pink dhoti and shawl at centre holds the brass pot while pouring water, which falls in a stream into the blue water. Beside him a man in an orange-red robe with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala reaches in, and a man in a saffron-orange robe with a mala pours from a vessel. Around them are men in cream kurtas, white dhotis, orange robes and a bright orange turban; green palm-leaf stalks frame the scene.2007-09-09Outdoor photo of a ritual water offering at a blue-lined pool under a canopy decorated with banana-leaf stalks. A man in a pink kurta holds a brass vessel pouring water into the pool while a bare-headed man in an orange kurta on the right supports the vessel's handle. Around them stand devotees: a man in cream kurta with glasses gestures with open hands, a man in white dhoti stands at center, a woman in an orange-red sari with a gold necklace, and a man with an orange turban in the background. Several saffron-robed men with rudraksha malas stand at the right edge, and a deity murti is visible behind the group.2007-09-09A photograph at an outdoor pool-side ritual where several people gather around a round blue tub of water. Four figures lean over the water with hands dipped in, sprinkling water. Center right, a man in an orange-red robe with a long gold necklace and a red-orange head wrap, his hair long and swept back, smiles and raises one hand. Probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, orange clothing and ornate gold necklace. Left, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes with glasses dips his hands; a man in pale pink shawl stands between them; at far right a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala bends toward the water. Behind them, people in white and cream robes with malas watch, and a woman in a white outfit stands at the back left. Golden kalasha-style ornament floats on the water.2007-09-09A photograph of a riverside ritual at a blue-lined pool or tank. In the centre, a man in pale pink wrap and white dhoti holds a brass pot with both hands over the water, while a woman in orange sari with a long garland and a man in orange robe with a rudraksha mala and bag steady it with their hands. Behind them, a bearded man in white kurta with a mala and a woman in an orange turban and orange sari stand among a crowd. A man in cream kurta stands at left, and tall green stalks frame the scene. Several people in orange and white clothing surround the water, with a visible sunny outdoor setting.2007-09-09Outdoor photograph of a ritual bathing ceremony beside a blue-rimmed tub of water. A man in orange robes at left pours water with cupped hands, while a clean-shaven man in pale pink robes raises a palm frond overhead. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a gold pendant necklace and long dark hair stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a bald man in orange holds his hands at the water's edge. Several white-clad devotees, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand around watching, and palm leaves and a banana plant frame the scene.2007-09-09A photograph of a group of people gathered around a round blue ceremonial water tank at an outdoor ritual. Four men lean over the water with their hands extended, touching or sprinkling water. On the left, a man in cream kurta and a man in orange-saffron robes with a white beard stand near the tank. In the centre, a man in a pale pink shawl bends forward. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears a bright orange-red turban, an orange-red robe and a heavy gold necklace, and a bald man in saffron robes with rudraksha beads and a yellow shoulder bag reaches into the water. Behind them, devotees in white and cream clothing, some with rudraksha malas, look on. Floating in the water are an ornate gold-rimmed object and a small flower-like item. A green palm leaf is visible in the background.2007-09-09A photograph of a group of people pouring water from a brass vessel into a round blue-lined pool at an outdoor ceremony with green palm fronds and red floral decorations behind. An older bearded man in peach kurta and glasses holds the vessel with a man in pale pink robes beside him. A man in an orange-red robe with a large orange turban and a beaded mala stands at the center, and a man in saffron-yellow robes with a yellow cloth bag and beaded necklaces reaches in from the right. Men in white and orange-brown robes with rudraksha malas stand around the pool, and a man in a white dhoti with a grey shawl stands behind them.2007-09-09Outdoor photo at a riverside ritual bath. A long-haired figure in a white garment leans over a blue-lined pool, hands in the water, while others kneel and crowd around the edge. A man in an orange turban and orange robe with a floral garland stands at right, and a man in white with a gold necklace and orange shawl stands behind. Several men in white and orange clothing, one with a white beard in orange robes, watch closely. A large banner with a portrait is visible at top right, and palm-leaf decorations hang overhead.2007-09-09Outdoor ritual at a blue-lined pool or tank, with a man in a peach kurta and glasses pouring water from a brass vessel. Around him, a man in white kurta and a green-and-red waist sash holds a leaf or palm branch, and an orange-robed sadhu stands nearby holding a brass object. Several people in white and cream clothing and orange robes stand behind, a woman with long dark hair among them, and a palm frond is held overhead. The setting has banana leaves and draped fabric. A copyright notice is printed at the lower right of the photograph.2007-09-09An outdoor ritual gathering beside a blue-lined tub of water, with green banana-style palm leaves and red and yellow festival canopies behind. A bearded man in white ritual dress and a man in a pale pink robe with glasses hold a brass kalasha-like vessel together. Beside them a man with a shaved head and dark-rimmed glasses wears a saffron-orange robe and carries a bag, while a man in a red-orange robe with a red turban and a long garland stands nearby. Several men in cream and grey kurtas and orange robes stand around the water, and a crowd is visible behind.2007-09-09