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Devotees wade waist-deep through shallow water in front of a tall red stepped wall at a temple tank. At the centre, a decorated ceremonial seat under a yellow canopy holds a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red shawl, surrounded by marigold and rose garlands and red and white flower arrangements. Men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes stand around the seat, some with hands folded, while others in white and red clothing stand nearby. A water spray arcs from the left edge. The scene resembles a ritual bathing or abhishekam procession.

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October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor photo of a flooded red-tiered stadium-style ground where devotees wade waist-deep in water. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits enthroned on a gold and red seat beneath a yellow canopy, decorated with garlands and flower arrangements. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes stand in the water, while one man in orange robes and another in a red-and-white garment stand nearby. Some women in white saris and children stand at the right edge, and a few onlookers watch from the stands on the left. The throne is festooned with marigolds and white floral strings, consistent with a ritual procession or abhishekam-style water ceremony.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photograph of a ceremonial water ritual in a red-tiered stone tank. A seated figure in orange robes and a white and orange garland sits on a raised golden throne canopied by a yellow-and-orange umbrella and decorated with floral garlands in pink, orange, purple and white. Around the dais, dozens of devotees wade waist-deep in the water, mostly wearing white clothing, with some in yellow, red and orange saris and lungis. Water sprays from a fountain at the left and a lit building with garlands appears at top left, with stepped seating rising on both sides.2010-07-26Outdoor pond ceremony at a red-stepped amphitheatre. On a raised dais decorated with marigold garlands and a yellow canopy, a man in an orange-red garment and a red-cushioned gold throne sits as the central figure, with a deity murti beside him. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts stand waist-deep in the water, some with raised arms, a few in orange saffron robes, and others with rudraksha or floral garlands, surrounding the dais. Onlookers line the pond edge. The scene suggests a ritual immersion or devotional bathing event.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17July 26 20102010-07-26October 17 20102010-10-17A procession in shallow water beside a red brick wall with stepped tiers. A flower-decorated palanquin with a golden canopy and garlands carries a seated figure in red and orange robes. A man in white stands at the rear of the palanquin. Around it, many devotees wade waist-deep in water, most in white dhotis and white garments, with some in yellow, orange and dark clothing. Several hold the palanquin or reach toward it. The palanquin is decorated with marigolds and white floral bands, and a water spray is visible at left.2010-10-17Outdoor scene at a red-tiered stadium-style venue where a decorated ratha-style palanquin, draped in flowers and garlands with a yellow canopy, is carried through shallow water. A seated figure in orange and red robes sits on the platform under the canopy, with a golden deity murti beside them. Around the palanquin, about ten men wear white dhotis and cloths with yellow sashes and walk waist-deep in the water, one in pink-and-red attire, pushing or guiding the float. A shirtless man stands among them and a young boy in a blue-and-white striped shirt is at the left edge. Spectators sit in the stands in the background.2010-10-17Outdoor photo of a ceremony in a stone-lined water tank with red steps. A figure with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and a red-and-orange garland sits on a gold throne with red cushions under a floral canopy and an arched frame of white, purple and red decorations with flower garlands. Many people wearing white clothes stand waist-deep in the water around the throne, some with yellow and white shawls and rudraksha-style necklaces. A saffron-robed monk in the lower right stands on the steps. Women in saris sit on the steps at the top right. A small deity murti sits at the base of the throne. This appears to be a water ritual during a Dasara celebration.2010-10-17A large outdoor water tank with red-and-white stepped stone sides hosts a ceremony. At the centre, a figure in orange dhoti sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, beneath a flower-decorated arch with striped red and white drapery and a gold canopy. Garlands of red and yellow flowers hang around the figure's neck and the throne. Around the water, many people wear white ritual clothes and rudraksha-style necklaces, some waist-deep, and a monk in orange robes stands at the lower right. Women in saffron and green saris sit on the steps at the top right.2010-10-17