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A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool with a red-and-white striped tiled wall behind them, during an evening abhishekam-style bathing or immersion scene. Many wear white ritual clothing, including white shirts and white sarees, while others wear casual clothes. Two women in white sarees stand at right near the pool edge, and a few children in pink and red clothing are in the water in the front. Water ripples in the bluish evening light, and a stone step runs along the right edge. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible.

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A large crowd stands and wades in a stepped water tank at night, most dressed in white ritual clothing, many with raised arms and hands. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand near the centre, one wearing a red shawl and another with a red top and garland among them. Some wear yellow scarves over white. A water jet arcs up from the centre, and a floral garland decoration with orange and white draping sits on the right edge beside stone steps lined with lights. Several figures on the right wear white with a red-and-white sash.2010-02-12June 09 20092009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool of water at dusk, many in white or light clothing, some raising hands. A central figure in a red garment with a white and red garland holds a large golden trident (trishul) aloft, surrounded by people with hands raised. On the steps above, several musicians in white dhoti and shirt play a drum, cymbals and a long wind instrument beside a red-and-white striped stone wall. The scene suggests a ritual bath in the sacred water.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees bathes in the water of a stepped sacred tank with orange-red walls. Most wear white clothing, and many raise small metal kalasha pots or lamps overhead. A man in the centre wears a red garland and red shawl, and a woman in a red sari stands nearby with hands raised. On the right, a tall floral arrangement of orange, pink and yellow flowers and green leaves stands at the edge. A lone figure in white stands on the upper steps. A water spout arcs at the left edge, and a raised stone platform sits at the left.2010-01-02Large crowd of devotees standing waist-deep in a pool with red-and-white striped steps behind them. Most wear white or light clothing, some in orange, red and yellow. A central figure in a red garment with a white garland stands facing the crowd, arms raised, surrounded by hands raised and reaching toward them. Drummers and musicians in white dhotis stand on the steps at top. Many people are wet.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a water tank with red and white checkered edging at the top of the frame. Many men and women wear white ritual clothes, with some in red, orange or yellow garments and yellow or red shawls. A man in the center holds a lit aarti lamp on a brass plate, while others raise hands in prayer. A blue-and-red cloth draped platform with a flower garland sits at the left edge. Several people look toward the lamp in a water ceremony, possibly a sacred bath. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a temple tank of greenish water, many with arms raised in the air. Most wear white or off-white ritual clothes, with some in orange or red garments and a few with red and white cloths draped over their shoulders. In the centre, a man in red clothing with a white and red garland holds up a lit lamp or torch toward the group, surrounded by people reaching upward. Behind them, the stone wall of the tank has red and white striped stepped patterns. Several people, including a bald man in white and a shaved-headed man in orange, stand among the crowd. Around fifty people are visible, and the scene looks like a group bathing or ceremonial immersion ritual.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool, many in white wet clothing, with arms raised in joy. A red-and-white checkered stone wall lines the far edge. In the centre, a woman in a red sleeveless top and white flower garland holds a small yellow fruit in one hand. Several men wear red or saffron sashes and some wear white. The atmosphere is celebratory and festive, with many people smiling and waving.2009-06-09January 02 20092009-01-02A large crowd of devotees wades and bathes in a stepped water tank at an outdoor temple setting, many in white clothes soaked through, with arms raised and hands reaching toward a central group. A man in an orange-red shirt stands near the center, and a bronze trident is held upright at left. Red-and-white striped steps and potted plants rise behind, and a black stone pillar with a decorative top stands at right. Two men in white dhotis stand on the upper steps, one holding a drum. Water jets spray in the background.2009-06-09A photograph of a large crowd of devotees standing waist-deep in a pool of greenish water, many with arms raised in greeting or prayer. Most wear white or light-coloured clothes, with some in pink, orange and dark tops. Behind them a tiered wall of red and white stripes bears a large floral garland shaped as an Om symbol. At right, a decorated palanquin with red and gold canopy and a deity murti sits on a raft-like platform draped in blue cloth. A stone fountain pillar stands at left. Palm trees and a blue dusk sky frame the scene.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09