A night photograph of a lit temple tank or pond. Rows of lit oil lamps line the stepped stone ghats on the far bank, and their reflections shimmer across the dark water. Several people in white clothes sit in rows on the steps, with one figure in red standing among them near the centre. A bright blue-white light reflects vertically on the water in the middle of the frame. - Nithyanandapedia

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A night photograph of a lit temple tank or pond. Rows of lit oil lamps line the stepped stone ghats on the far bank, and their reflections shimmer across the dark water. Several people in white clothes sit in rows on the steps, with one figure in red standing among them near the centre. A bright blue-white light reflects vertically on the water in the middle of the frame.

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A night photograph of a dark water tank with stepped brick ghats along the far side. Small oil lamps line the steps and their reflections shimmer on the water surface. Several people sit in rows on the steps, many in white clothes, with a few in red or orange garments. The water's dark surface reflects the lights and a bright blue-white streak of light near the centre. a person is not visibly identifiable in this image.

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Night photograph of a temple water tank or pool at a festival, with rows of oil lamps lining the stepped stone ghats on the far bank and reflected in the dark water. Strings of small lights hang along the upper terrace. A few dim figures stand along the steps and near the water's edge, while a bright floodlight and a dark structure appear at the right side.

A night photograph of a crowd gathered on tiered brick steps beside a water body, facing the water. Many people stand and sit on the steps, most wearing white dhotis and white shirts or saris, with a few in coloured clothing such as an orange top and a red garment. A bright light glows in the dark sky above the trees on the right, and a metal staircase descends to the water at the right edge. Small clay lamps line the lower step. The scene appears to be a riverside or temple-tank observance after dark, with people watching quietly.

January 02 2009

January 02 2009

Night photograph of a stepped temple tank or river ghat lit by strings of small oil lamps and a bright green floodlight. Many people in white and light-coloured clothing stand on the steps and wade into the dark water, with lamp reflections shimmering on the surface. Lamps line the far wall, and small lit structures sit on the upper bank. No individual can be clearly identified as a specific person, and no one is singled out in the scene.

Night scene at a temple tank or river-side ghat during the Jayanti Brahmotsavam festival. Dozens of people in white and cream clothing stand on the stepped stone terraces at left, while a few figures wade into the dark water at centre. Rows of small oil lamps line the steps on the right and float on the water, reflecting in golden streaks. Strings of lights and a row of lamps decorate a structure in the background, and a green floodlight glows above the crowd.

Night photograph of a large crowd seated on red-brick steps beside a water tank at a temple complex. Many people wear white dhotis and white kurtas, with some in pale sarees and others in darker or orange-toned clothing. Strings of green and white lights and a bright floodlight hang above, with potted plants lining the water edge. Lamps are set along the lower steps near the water. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.

Night photograph of a large outdoor stepped amphitheatre beside a reflective water pool, lined with strings of warm lights along the wall. Dozens of seated people in white and light-coloured clothes, some in pink, green and purple, fill the tiered red-brown steps, many with small oil lamps set on the steps in front of them. Orange flags stand along the railings on the right, and a large video screen on the wall shows a bright ceremonial scene. A camera on a tripod films the audience near the water's edge. The reflection of the lights and people shimmers on the pool.

Night scene at a temple tank or river ghat during an evening ceremony. Strings of orange and red lights line the far stepped bank, and floodlights glow at the edges. Many people in white and light clothing stand and sit along the water's edge on the left, while a small group wades or sits in the water near the center, some holding flower garlands in green and yellow. Reflections of the warm lights shimmer on the dark water. Trees silhouette against the dusky sky.

Night photo of a large outdoor ghat-style amphitheatre at a temple tank beside water, lit by bright floodlights and strung festival bunting. Hundreds of people in saffron and orange robes sit in tiered rows on red stone steps, with many devotees in white dhotis and sarees at the right edge. Rows of small brass oil lamps line the steps. A floating walkway draped with yellow marigold garlands leads to the water. A seated figure in orange robes sits near the centre, with a large group in saffron behind. Orange and white ceremonial banners and a few flags stand on the upper terrace. A ceremony of satsang or homage is in progress.

Night photograph of a temple tank or river ghat with stepped stone embankments. Many devotees in white and light-coloured clothing stand on the steps and wade in the dark water. A small glowing orange lamp is held near the water, and floating lights reflect on the surface. Strings of coloured lights and lit lamps decorate a distant structure, and a green spotlight glows above the crowd.