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Outdoor photo of a long row of devotees seated on stone steps along the edge of a calm, grey-green water body in the early morning. Most wear white clothes, some in pink, orange and yellow saris or shirts. A man in a white shirt stands at the water's edge holding a flat tray of small white cups or lamps toward the water, and several seated devotees raise their hands with folded palms. The stone embankment is rough-hewn and worn.

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Outdoor photograph of a large seated crowd along the stone-lined bank of a still water tank, late light on the water. In the foreground a woman in a plain white sari with long dark hair walks along the steps near the water's edge. Rows of devotees sit in white and cream clothing, many holding small white paper cups, some in pastel and pink saris and kurtas. Trees and a palm frond frame the upper right, and a man in a white shirt stands behind the seated rows. The scene suggests a collective water-offering or drinking ritual on the tank steps.2009-09-02Photograph from above of a large crowd of devotees seated in rows along a stone-walled embankment beside calm water. Most wear white clothing, with some in pink, lavender, peach and orange saris. Several men wear white shirts and white dhotis, and a few wear orange shawls. They sit quietly, facing the water, some with eyes closed in meditation. A black speaker stands at the left edge on the bank, and loose rubble stones lie on the slope at right. No individual can be identified with confidence as a person in this crowd view, so the figure is described only by role.2009-09-02A large seated gathering of devotees on stone steps beside a pond, arranged in tiers along a stone-faced embankment. Most people wear white clothing, with some women in colourful saris in pink, green, orange and blue. Some sit on cushioned seats or mats, and a tree and a palm stand on the upper slope under an overcast sky. The water in the foreground reflects the people on the steps.2009-09-03September 03 20092009-09-03September 03 20092009-09-03September 03 20092009-09-03A photograph of a large crowd of devotees seated in tiered rows on stone steps beside a water body. Most people wear white garments, including white kurtas and saris, while some wear coloured saris in pink, green, orange, yellow and red. Several men in white shirts sit among them, and a man in an orange shirt is visible on the right. Woven mats or cushions cover parts of the steps.2009-09-03September 03 20092009-09-03July 01 20092009-07-01A large outdoor gathering at a stone-edged pond during a tharpanam offering. Many devotees dressed mostly in white, some in saffron-orange, yellow, pink and blue saris and kurtas, stand and sit along the stone embankment at the water's edge. In the foreground, a woman in a pink top kneels on a striped mat beside a child, and a white-clad man bends toward the water, apparently filling or offering something. Petals float on the still water, and green trees and a stone wall stand behind the crowd.2009-07-01Outdoor photo of a large group of devotees seated along a stone-lined pool, reaching down to the water to make offerings. Many wear white and cream clothing; a few wear orange or saffron shawls and grey hoodies. Some hold small cups or plates and pour water into the pool, and floating red petals are visible on the surface. Dry stone walls and a leafy tree form the background, with more people in the foreground looking on from the bank.2009-07-01Large outdoor gathering of devotees seated in rows on mats along the stone-edged bank of a still pond at dusk. Most wear white clothes and white headbands, with some in orange and yellow saris and shawls. A cameraman with a tripod films from the upper right on a stone wall, and a speaker stands nearby. Several seated women in the foreground wear orange and yellow, with a small satchel and water bottle on the mat. Trees and a concrete wall frame the scene. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from appearance.2009-09-02