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Photo of a water ritual in a stepped tank with red-and-white striped walls. Many devotees in white clothes wade in the water, some in saffron. In the centre, two figures in saffron-orange robes stand beside a gold-and-red throne-like seat decorated with marigold garlands and yellow and pink flowers, topped by a golden canopy. Figures in white dhotis stand on the steps behind, some with hands folded, and a man in a blue shirt stands at the left edge. The scene suggests a temple tank bathing ceremony during a festival procession.

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January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a water ritual at a tank with red and white striped steps. A man in orange robes stands on a raised platform beside a golden throne with red cushions, a gilded canopy and garlands. A second orange-robed attendant stands at the right, and a crowd of people in white clothes wades in the water, many raising their hands. Strings of orange flags are strung across the top of the frame. a person: the orange-robed figure standing on the platform beside the golden throne, with a saffron robe and a shaved head, is a candidate for a person, though the appearance is only partly clear.2009-01-02Outdoor water ceremony at a tank with red-and-white striped stone steps. A golden palanquin or throne-like seat with a red cushion and golden parasol stands in the water, decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. A man in saffron-orange robes stands on the raft beside it, and another in orange robes stands in the water nearby. a person: the standing figure in the orange robe has long hair swept back, consistent with the page's account of the event, but the face and build alone do not establish identity, so the presence is marked unsure. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and kurtas wade in the water and crowd the steps, with women in saris on the upper steps and a few onlookers standing on the bank.2009-01-02A river procession at a stepped ghat with red-and-white striped walls. In the foreground a crowd of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, stand waist-deep in brown water around a golden palanquin decorated with marigold garlands, yellow flower strings and a small gold umbrella. A man in orange robes stands on the ghat steps beside the palanquin, gesturing with one arm. Behind him a drummer in white and a trumpeter in yellow shirts and white dhotis play instruments on the steps. Several women in orange and yellow saris stand near the stairs.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02A photograph of a water procession in a tank with white-and-red striped walls. A decorated palanquin-style float with a golden canopy and yellow marigold garlands is carried through waist-deep water. A man in an orange robe stands near the float, and another figure in orange stands beside him on the platform. Dozens of devotees wade and swim around the float, most in white clothes. A small white dove logo appears in the upper left corner.2009-01-02Crowded outdoor holy dip at a stepped stone tank. A man in an ornate gold-framed throne seat with red cushions sits centrally, wearing an orange garment and a red and white flower garland, flanked by two attendants in orange robes standing at the throne's sides. The throne is decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and green foliage. Dozens of devotees wade waist-deep in the water, some in white and some in saffron and yellow clothing, raising hands and holding brass pots and trays. Spectators in white and colourful saris line the red steps above, and a trident-shaped staff stands near the platform. This appears to be a holy dip in the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar. The man on the throne is a probable Swamiji, identified by the long hair, saffron garment and ornamental throne setting, though the appearance is uncertain.2010-01-02 +1 copiesJanuary 02 20092009-01-02Outdoor festival scene at a tank with striped white-and-red stepped banks. A large crowd of devotees stands and wades in shallow water, many in white clothes and some in blue. In the centre, a golden throne with red cushions, a golden canopy and white and orange floral garlands sits in the water. Two men in orange and saffron robes stand near it: one at the throne's side with arms out, one in the water with a shawl draped over the shoulder. Flags, bunting and trees appear in the background.2009-01-02