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A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool with a red-and-white striped stepped ghat along the top edge. Many wear white or pale clothes, with red and orange scarves and saffron wraps among them. At the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a red garment and a white and red floral garland, and a tall golden trident is held upright near the middle. Several people raise hands and smile. A man in an orange-red wrap stands in the foreground facing the central figure. Most visible people are in the water, with more in white at the top of the steps.

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A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool with red and white striped steps at the top edge. Most wear white clothes, some in saffron or yellow. Near the centre, a man with a red garland and red-and-white cloth, next to a bald man in an orange top, holds a golden trident. Many people are smiling and clapping. The water is lit by daylight. A man in an orange shirt stands at the right, and several people in white and saffron surround the centre.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool of water, many in white wet clothes. At the centre, a bearded man in a red garment holds up a long red cloth stretched between his hands, with a red-clad figure beside him and a lit torch or flame raised nearby. Surrounding people wear white, red and yellow garments, with some raising hands and smiling. Red and white striped steps line the pool's edge in the background.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool of water, many with arms raised and hands open in joy. Most wear white or pale wet clothing, while some wear red or orange garments. A golden trident is held upright near the centre, and a woman in a red dress with a white garland stands among the group. Red and white striped tiles line the pool wall behind them, and the bright water reflects the evening light.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a tiled pool of greenish water, many in white clothes with raised hands. Two men near the centre wear red robes and red sashes, and one holds a long golden-handled ritual staff. A man in a yellow shawl stands to the right, and a man in a white and red garland stands nearby. The pool edge has red and white striped tiles. This appears to be a group bathing or purification ritual in water.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A large group of devotees bathes waist-deep in a pool with red-and-white striped edging along the top wall. Many wear white clothes, some with red or yellow sashes and garlands. Several people hold up red and yellow ribbons, and a silver trident is raised near the centre-left. Many arms are raised and hands cupped in joyful participation, with women in saris and men in white shirts and dhotis filling the water.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool with a red-and-white striped rim behind them. Most wear white clothing, and many raise their hands and smile. Near the centre, a young man in a white shirt wears a white and red garland and smiles. Beside him a man in white holds a golden trident aloft. Many spectators are in the foreground. Dusk light gives the water a cool blue cast.2009-06-09June 09 20092009-06-09A large crowd bathes in a river at night, standing waist-deep in dark water beside red stone steps. Many men and women wear white or grey clothing with yellow sashes and beaded necklaces. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-red robe and a rudraksha-style mala and gestures toward those around him. Beside him, two women in red garments and garlands stand smiling, one wearing a red shawl over bright ornaments. Some people raise their arms; the crowd fills the frame.2010-02-12A large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool of water, many in white clothes with raised arms and hands in a welcoming gesture. At the centre, a smiling man with long dark hair wears a red robe, a white flower garland and a red sash draped across his shoulders, holding a ceremonial lamp aloft. Others around him wear red, orange and yellow garments. A red-and-white striped pool edge runs along the top. The scene suggests a water ritual with the crowd gathered around the central figure.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.2009-06-09