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A large crowd of devotees sits on red-carpeted steps beside a body of water, many dressed in white clothes with some in red, orange, green and yellow saris and shawls. Many have their hands pressed together in anjali or folded in prayer, and several women wear bindi and bangles. Stone-lined steps and a row of dark pillars run behind them, with white-clad helpers standing at the far right near the water's edge.

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A 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 02 20102010-12-02Aerial view of a large crowd gathered on the stepped stone ghats beside a reflecting water tank at a temple-like complex. Rows of unlit oil lamps line the red stepped banks on the left, and potted plants sit on the upper steps. Many devotees, mostly women in white and in bright saris of pink, green, yellow and orange, sit closely packed on the steps and along the railing, some holding long bamboo poles or sticks. A man in white stands among them with arm extended, and banana leaves and green decorative leaves are tied along the railings. The scene suggests a night ritual gathering with a mass of devotees facing the water.2010-02-12Photo of a large outdoor gathering seated on the stone steps beside a rectangular water pool, with red-tiered spectator stands behind. Many devotees wear white clothes, with some in orange or red saris and shirts; several women have long hair and some wear lanyards. A few people sit near the water's edge and bamboo poles line the pool. A white van and trees stand at the back. No individual can be identified as a person here, and the crowd is visible without any clearly legible setting detail beyond the pool and seating.2010-12-02January 02 20092009-01-02December 02 20102010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02Outdoor photo at a water-edge ghat with red brick steps and a metal railing, where a large crowd of mostly standing and seated devotees watches a ritual on the water. In the foreground, several white-clad men stand in shallow water near the bank, some holding cameras. On the steps, a figure in an orange robe stands beside a woman in a pink-and-white sari, with a small row of brass kalasha pots and flower offerings placed on the steps. Other people in white dhotis and white saris, plus many onlookers in colourful clothing, fill the tiers above. Some look like they are carrying umbrellas or cameras, and the water reflects the red brick. Some people appear to be at a river or tank ritual.2010-10-17A large crowd of devotees sits on tiered red stone steps at an outdoor event, most dressed in white. Many men wear white shirts and white dhotis, while women wear white or cream saris, some with coloured borders, and a few wear bright orange, pink and blue saris. Several people have their hands folded in prayer or are seated attentively facing forward. A black speaker stands at the top left among the crowd. The seating appears to be along a riverside ghat or stepped platform. No clearly identifiable figure of the speaker or a person is visible in the frame.2010-07-25A 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.2010-07-25May 22 20172017-05-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on red-and-white tiered concrete steps under an open sky with palm trees and greenery behind. Most attendees wear white clothing, with women in saris and salwar in colours such as green, blue, red and yellow. Several people stand along the upper steps and at the top right near a white railing, one man in a turquoise shirt among them. Attendees sit closely together with hands folded and attentive postures. Numerous people are visible, though the exact count is hard to judge, and no clear figure matching the a person candidate criteria can be identified.2010-07-25