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A photograph of an outdoor ritual beside a large round blue pool or tub filled with water, in which metal deity murtis and a crown-like ornament sit submerged. A man in a vivid orange-red robe, a matching orange-red turban and a long gold-beaded necklace stands at the front with his hands raised above his head in a namaskar-like gesture, while a tall green leaf stalk is held upright beside him. To his left, a bearded man in a light orange kurta and a man in pale pink robes with hands folded in prayer stand at the water's edge. On the right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala hands folded and touches his head. Behind them a white tent canopy and a red-and-gold umbrella are visible, with a crowd of onlookers in the background.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual by a blue-lined tank of water under a white tent. In the centre, a man in an orange turban and orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace raises both arms, a green leaf stalk in his hand. Beside him, a bearded man in orange robes smiles, and a shaven-headed man in orange-yellow robes with a tilak holds a yellow bag. A man in pale pink robes presses his palms together. Behind them stand devotees, red and gold umbrellas, and a banner reading Anniversary. Gold murti figures sit submerged in the water in the foreground, with a green leaf-decorated pole rising at left.2007-09-09A photograph of a ritual at an outdoor tent. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban, with a long gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, stands with his hands raised overhead, holding mango leaves. Beside him on the left, an older man in a pale pink robe presses his palms together in prayer. On the right, a bald man in orange robes with a shoulder bag and rudraksha beads touches his chin. Behind them, other people in orange and white clothing stand under a red canopy with gold fringe. In front, a round blue-lined basin of water holds small bronze deity murtis floating on the surface, including a figure seated in a circular arch. A banner above reads a tribute-style message.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.2007-09-09Outdoor 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 ritual bathing scene beside a round blue-lined pool. A figure in bright orange robes and an orange headwrap, with a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, leans over the water with a hand raised, while a man in orange with a rudraksha mala and shaved head bends to touch the water. Nearby, a bearded man in orange with hands raised and a man in pale pink robes with folded hands stand at the edge, and a group of men in white and cream kurtas watch with palms pressed together. A gilded ornament and a submerged deity murti are visible in the blue water, with green palm fronds overhead.2007-09-09Outdoor photo of a group gathered around a large blue-lined basin of water with floating flower petals and a brass object. A man in a tall orange turban, orange robe, long rudraksha-style beads and a gold necklace raises both arms above his head in a blessing gesture, with a green palm frond beside him. Nearby, a bearded older man in orange robes leans over the water with his hand extended, and a shaven-headed man in orange with a rudraksha mala bends to touch the water. Others stand around in white kurtas and pale pink robes, one with hands folded in namaste, and an orange-and-red canopy hangs above. Attendees in white and cream clothing watch closely.2007-09-09Four men lean over the edge of a blue-lined pool of water, dipping metal deity murtis and a golden ornamental plate into the water. On the left, a man in orange kurta with a grey beard and glasses leans in with a dark armband. Next, a bald man in a pink-cream shawl and glasses bends forward. The central figure wears a bright orange turban, orange robe, a long gold necklace and a long dark hair, leaning over the water. On the far right, a bald man in an orange robe wears a rudraksha mala and carries a yellow bag. Behind them, people in white and cream clothes stand at the edge. The water shows shimmering reflections of the metal figures.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 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 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.2007-09-09A photograph of a group of devotees gathered at the edge of a blue tub of water, performing a ritual bathing. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe at left and a man in pale pink-orange cloth stand close, hands dipping toward the water. A central man wears a bright orange turban, orange robe and a long gold necklace, holding a small gilded metal deity murti and pouring water. Another man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala, with a shaved head, kneels at the front right and dips his hands into the water. Men in white dhotis and white shirts stand behind, with a red-and-gold canopy and banana leaves above. Sacred water rituals are shown; this resembles an abhishekam or ritual bath.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.2007-09-09