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Devotees stand waist-deep in a churning pool of water at the base of red-tiered steps, splashing and bathing in a ritual. In the centre, on a raised decorated platform, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne framed by a floral arch of marigolds and roses, a scene consistent with a Devi pattabhishekam-style abhishekam. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and shirts, some with yellow shawls or sashes, a bare-chested man in yellow shorts, and a man in a red sannyasi robe cupped hands toward the water. Many participants have wet clothing clinging to them. a person: the seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a long swept-back hair style and a red garland, matching the page's a person label.

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Devotees in white and yellow-scarved white clothes wade and splash in a water tank during a ritual bath. At the centre, a figure in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold ornate throne under a floral arch decorated with marigolds and red flowers. Several men in orange and saffron robes stand among the crowd, many wearing yellow shawls. Red stone steps rise behind the throne. The scene suggests a sacred water ceremony with devotees immersed around the seated figure.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor photo of a ceremonial water ritual at a red-stepped tank. A figure with long hair, wearing orange and red garments with red-and-white garlands, sits on a gold and red throne under a floral arch decorated with marigolds and white flowers. Around the throne, many people stand waist-deep in water in white and yellow clothing, some in orange robes, several pouring or splashing water and reaching toward the seated figure. Some people wear yellow sashes and shawls; one in orange kneels and pours water. Stone steps with stands line the background.2010-10-17A large outdoor pool with red stone steps is filled with people wading and splashing in water, many with raised arms. Above the water, a figure in saffron/orange robes and red-brown shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden arch of flowers, beside a small deity murti. The man on the throne wears an orange-saffron garment with a flower garland and a strand of beads. Many participants wear white ritual clothes with yellow sashes; one man in front has a shaved head and a rudraksha mala.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony in shallow water beside red-tiered steps. At the centre, a seated figure on a golden throne under a floral arch wears an orange robe, red-and-orange garlands and a rudraksha-style mala. Around the throne, many devotees stand waist-deep in white clothes with yellow sashes, some with raised hands, and one man in a red robe stands on the throne platform. Marigold garlands and floral decorations frame the throne. A probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, shown by long dark hair, saffron-orange clothing, and garlands.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor ritual at a red-tiered stepped tank where devotees stand waist-deep in water. A figure seated on a flower-decorated throne with a gold-and-yellow canopy wears orange-saffron robes and a red-orange shawl, with garlands and marigold-style flowers around the seat. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with yellow shoulder cloths, and others in orange or maroon robes, gather around the throne, some with hands folded. Water sprays from a fountain at the left edge. A bare-chested man in white dhoti stands at right. A caption-free scene consistent with a Devi pattabhishekam or padapuja ceremony at the tank.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony in a water tank with stepped red-brick ghats. A young woman sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a decorated arch of marigolds and a yellow canopy, wearing orange garments and a red floral garland. Men in white dhotis and yellow shoulder cloths stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, some raising their hands, while a man in a rust-orange robe stands near the throne and others in white wade nearby. A few figures in orange and white cling to the platform edge. Garlands and flowers decorate the throne and steps. The scene suggests a Devi pattabhishekam-style coronation procession in water, with the throne-seated figure in orange and the orange-robed figure beside her.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Outdoor ritual at a red-tiered stepped tank where devotees stand waist-deep in water, splashing and pouring water over a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) beneath a striped arched canopy with a gold fringed umbrella. The seated figure wears an orange garment and red-and-white flower garlands, and the throne is decorated with orange and red flowers. A man in a rust-red robe stands at the front of the water, leaning toward the throne, while many people in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sashes surround him, some with bare shoulders. Stone stadium seating rises behind. This appears to be a water abhishekam or purification ceremony during a festival.2010-10-17A photograph of a ceremony in shallow water with red-and-white stone steps behind. A central figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat inside a floral arch of white and orange blossoms and yellow marigold garlands. He wears saffron-orange clothing, a red-and-white garland and has long dark hair. Around the throne, many men stand waist-deep in the water wearing white and cream garments with yellow sashes, some with shaved heads, and a few in orange robes. A small deity murti decorated with white flower garlands stands near the throne. The participants appear to be bathing or performing a ritual immersion.2010-10-17Outdoor ritual in shallow water at a red-and-white stepped ghat. A figure with long dark hair in saffron/orange robes and a red-and-orange garland sits on a gold-and-red throne under a floral-decorated arch and canopy on a raised orange platform. Around the platform, many men stand waist-deep in water, mostly in white dhotis and white garments, some with yellow sashes, some bare-chested, a few in orange robes. Marigold and red flower garlands decorate the platform and railings. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland, matching the page's Swamiji cues, so this is a probable appearance-based identification of a seated figure on a throne in an in-person setting. Devotees splash and bathe in the water around the platform.2010-10-17