A large crowd of people stands waist-deep in a pool of water, many wearing white clothes with some in red, orange or yellow garments, arms raised and hands clasped in greeting. At the centre, a man in a red-orange robe with a red shawl holds a tall golden staff or torch, and nearby a bearded man in red also raises his hands. Stone steps with red and white edging line the pool's top edge. - Nithyanandapedia

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A large crowd of people stands waist-deep in a pool of water, many wearing white clothes with some in red, orange or yellow garments, arms raised and hands clasped in greeting. At the centre, a man in a red-orange robe with a red shawl holds a tall golden staff or torch, and nearby a bearded man in red also raises his hands. Stone steps with red and white edging line the pool's top edge.

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A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

A crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a pool of rippling water at dusk, many arms raised high. Most wear white clothing, with some in red, orange and yellow garments. Several people hold long red and yellow cloth strands stretched between them, and a central figure in red garments holds a ceremonial staff topped with a golden finial, appearing to take part in a group bathing or consecration ritual. Some people wear yellow scarves and red sashes. The water reflects the pale evening light and the surrounding pool edge is visible in the background.

A 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.

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.

A large crowd of devotees is gathered in a shallow pool of water, many in white clothes soaked through, with some wearing red or yellow shawls and rudraksha malas. A smiling young man in the centre wears a white and red flower garland and a red top, with hands raised. Others raise their hands and clap around him, and a yellow ball floats in the water near the back. A child in a red top stands at the left edge. The scene appears to be a communal water ritual at a bathing pool.

June 09 2009

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A 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.

A 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.

June 09 2009