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A 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.

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A photograph of a large group of devotees in white clothes standing waist-deep in a stepped, red-and-white striped tank at dusk. A decorated wooden palanquin or float with a canopy hung with garlands and red flags stands at the left edge, carrying a cloth-covered seat. A brightly dressed deity murti or ceremonial figure sits within the canopy. On the far steps, a small group of musicians in white dress with drums stands near a speaker. Devotees raise their hands and bodies sway in the water, with a bare-chested man in grey trousers at the front centre. Trees and power lines sit against the pale evening sky.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09Photograph of a large crowd wading in a water tank at an outdoor ashram event, with many people in white clothes raising their arms. In the centre, a decorated palanquin or ratha with red and gold canopy, red flags, marigold garlands and a blue-and-red cloth stands in the water. A trident is held up by one devotee. A standing man in white with a red shawl stands at the far right on the tank edge, and a man in a red shawl and white clothes stands near the palanquin; a person cue is not clearly visible here, so identity is left unsure. Red-and-white tiered steps and a fountain frame the tank.2009-06-09A 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.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09January 02 20092009-01-02A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a water tank with white-and-red striped steps behind them, during what appears to be a water ritual. Many wear white clothing, with some in yellow, orange and pink. On the left, a decorated palanquin with flower garlands, a red-and-orange flag, and a cushioned seat is set at the water's edge. On the steps, several musicians in white dhotis play drums and a wind instrument. Many devotees reach upward with hands raised, and one woman in an orange-brown garment stretches her arms out in the foreground.2009-06-09Photograph of devotees bathing in a large outdoor water tank before a tall black Shiva lingam with a water spout and a white-and-red striped wall behind, decorated with a green garland. Many people stand waist-deep in the water, many dressed in white, some in orange and saffron clothing, reaching upward with raised hands in a ritual abhishekam-style gathering. A decorated chariot or palanquin with red and gold trim stands at the right edge. Palm trees and a clear evening sky appear in the background.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a large crowd of devotees standing waist-deep in a temple tank filled with water, many wearing white clothing and some with arms raised. On the left, a small decorated wooden float or palanquin with red and orange flags and garlands sits on the water. Behind, a tiered white and red striped stepped bank rises, with a few people in white standing near the top and a small flower-decorated arrangement on the right. Trees and utility poles stand against a pale evening sky.2009-06-09