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A large crowd stands on the red-tiered stone steps of a sacred bathing tank, many with palms pressed together in namaste. Most wear white traditional clothing, including white dhotis and white saris, with some women in orange, pink and red saris and a few men in striped shirts. Several men in white hold drums and a long horn, and some people carry brass pots and green leaves. Yellow sashes are worn by a group of young men in the foreground. Bamboo railings and metal rails line the steps, with black stone pillars set into the tiers above.

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A large crowd stands on red-painted stone steps beside water, many with hands pressed in anjali mudra. Many men in white dhotis and white shirts, and women in white or cream sarees, stand in rows along metal railings; a few wear yellow or saffron scarves. On the left, men in white holding a yellow-scarved attendant, with a pot of water and garlands of white and orange flowers strung along the rail. Drummers and a horn player stand among them, and baskets of rose petals and marigold heaps sit on the steps at lower right. The scene suggests a ritual gathering, possibly at a riverside or tirtha ghat. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-07-25A photograph of a crowd gathered on red stone ghat steps beside a river, many people in white ritual clothes with hands pressed together in prayer. In the foreground, drummers in white dhotis play large barrel drums, one wearing a teal shirt. A woman in an orange-and-gold sari kneels at left, and a woman in white sari stands near centre. Bamboo poles line the steps, with garlands and brass vessels visible along the stairs. Men in white with yellow shawls stand on the steps at right, and a man in a white shirt at top right gestures toward the water. No figure clearly matches the a person appearance cues.2010-07-25A photograph of a ceremony on red stone steps outdoors. A man seated on a cushioned throne at lower left wears a saffron-orange cloth, a red garland of flowers, and has a shaved head with rudraksha-style beads; he sits with hands resting and faces the assembly. Around him, many devotees in saffron and orange robes, white dhotis and red shawls stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Stainless steel vessels, a kalasha-style pot and fruit offerings sit on the steps, and a drummer in white and a man in yellow with a drum stand at the top. A row of people in white clothing stands behind, and a bamboo-like ritual staff with an orange cloth is visible at the lower right. This appears to be a puja or ritual gathering.2013-06-03A large crowd of devotees seated on red-and-cream tiered steps at an outdoor ceremony. Most wear white ritual clothing, including white shirts, white dhotis and white saris, while some women wear orange, yellow, pink and green saris. Many have hands pressed together in anjali or are seated attentively facing the same direction. Several people are in the foreground, including a woman in orange and a woman in pale blue.2010-07-25July 31 20152015-07-31Large outdoor ritual on red stone ghat steps beside water. Many people in white dhotis and white garments sit in rows on the steps, with others in saffron-orange clothing. Rows of small black stone lamps or pots are arranged on the steps. A central raised seat under a white canopy holds ornate gold-coloured items, with a striped woven mat spread below. A man in white at upper centre sits near the canopy. A drum rests on the steps at left. Several people in front hold items and perform ritual actions. A hillside of greenery and red flags appears at the top. Crowd is large but partly visible.2017-05-22A photograph of a large outdoor gathering of devotees standing and seated on red-painted stone steps, most men in white dhotis and shirts, many women in saris in orange, pink, green and purple. Many have palms pressed together in anjali or hands folded in prayer. A man in a pink shirt holds a camera at the centre-left. Green trees and a metal scaffold frame stand behind the crowd, with a small round logo at upper left.2010-07-25A photograph of a large outdoor tiered red stone amphitheatre seating area with many people seated across the steps. Most are dressed in white ritual clothing, some with red or orange shawls and sashes, and several bare-chested men wear white dhotis. Small brass oil lamps stand on the steps beside them, and red flags are planted along the aisles. Men and women sit in rows, some with hands folded in prayer or meditation. A woman in an orange robe stands at the right edge near the railing. Chain-link fencing and trees fill the background.2017-06-26 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees sits on red-and-white stone steps beside water, rows of people with hands pressed together in anjali mudra, a gesture of prayer. Many men wear white dhotis and white shirts, while women wear white sarees, saris in yellow, green and pink, and some wear white head coverings. A man in an orange shirt stands at the lower left, and a person near the right edge wears a lanyard. Metal handrails run along the steps. The scene appears to be a satsang or puja gathering at a riverside ghat, with no visible a person candidate in clear view.2010-07-25December 03 20162016-12-03Large ritual gathering of many people seated in rows on stone steps beside a water pool, each facing a black stone Shivalinga placed on the steps. Most men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis with gold-yellow borders and rudraksha malas; some in front hold hands folded in prayer. Others wear saffron or orange robes and stand in the upper rows and at the left edge. A raised platform with a purple and blue decorated area stands at the upper left, with red and orange flags and a banner at the top. Lamps and brass vessels sit before the lingams, with flower offerings. The setting suggests a Shiva lingam abhishekam or puja.2017-07-31Large crowd of devotees seated on red-and-white stone steps beside water, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Men wear white dhotis and white or pale shirts with lanyard badges; women wear sarees in yellow, teal, green and a pink-red saree, and one woman has her head covered with a white veil. A man in an orange shirt and blue jeans stands at right with hands folded beside a woman in white with a blue rosette badge. The scene suggests a riverside or ghat gathering with people in prayerful, attentive postures.2010-07-25