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A photograph of a ceremony on red-painted stone steps lined with many brass and clay pots, some filled with water and some with flowers and leaves. Many people in white clothing stand in rows: men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white saris with thin borders. Several men on the left wear yellow shawls and carry a brass tray or plate, and a woman in the middle holds a tray of pink flower petals. Some people wear white or orange garlands and rudraksha-style beads. Behind them on an orange cushioned seat sits a figure in orange robes, and marigold garlands hang on the steps. Strings of white and red flowers and green leaves decorate the scene. Some people sit on the steps at the back in white clothes. The setting is outdoors near water.

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Outdoor ceremony on red stone steps of a riverside ghat. Many devotees in white dhotis, white kurtas and white saris stand and sit on the steps, some with folded hands. A few women wear orange and yellow saris. Along the centre, a man in white with an orange shawl and a garland stands among attendants; to the right a man holds a large garland of yellow and red flowers beside an orange-cushioned seat. Rows of small clay pots, kalasha-like vessels, line the steps and a woman sits among baskets of flowers and petals. Devotees in white and yellow-scarved attendants move between the steps. Approximately 60 people are visible.2010-07-25A photograph of devotees in white ritual clothing standing and praying with palms joined on red stone steps beside water. Many wear white dhotis and shawls with yellow or orange borders; several women wear white saris with yellow or green borders, and one wears a green-and-white sari with an orange-red shawl. A row of polished brass vessels sits on the steps, and a white sack lies nearby. One man descends into the water on a metal railed ramp, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl. No visible a person candidate is identifiable with confidence.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a red stone ghat with steps descending into water. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts or bare-chested walk down toward the water; one wears an orange shawl over white, another a yellow sash over white. A row of gleaming brass kalasha pots sits on the steps at left, and a woman in a green-and-white sari with an orange shawl holds a brass pot near the water at right. Women in white saris and other people sit on the upper steps. Their reflections show in the water.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor ghat scene of red sandstone steps descending to water. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls stand and sit in rows, many with palms pressed together in prayer. A man on the left holds a green umbrella and wears a yellow sash. Several men in white with orange-red shawls stand on the steps, and one bare-chested man at right holds a brass pot. Brass vessels and a white sack sit on the steps, and a woman in a white and green sari stands among them. A few people in orange and white saris and shirts sit higher on the steps. Metal railings run along the right side beside the water.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA 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 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.2010-07-25Devotees stand waist-deep in the reddish-brown water of a temple tank, a holy dip at Vaidya Sarovar, with stone steps behind them crowded with onlookers. Most wear white dhotis, sarees and shirts, and several carry small brass or silver ritual trays with orange and white offerings and lamps. A man in a maroon robe stands in the middle of the line holding a tray, and a bald man in a white shirt and dhoti on the steps near the right points toward the water. Many participants wear lanyards, and a few women wear orange or yellow dupattas. The scene is a river-side ritual with many people in the frame.2010-01-02 +1 copiesMay 22 20172017-05-22A photo of a riverside ritual on stone steps by a pond. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands waist-deep in the water at the bottom step, reaching up toward a line of people. Around him, about a dozen devotees in white dhotis and shirts with gold borders stand along the steps, several bald or shaved-headed men and younger boys and women in white saris with gold borders. A boy in white reaches toward a woman holding a small tray. Terracotta pots with green plants line the red-brick tiered wall behind, and pink flower petals float on the water.2015-11-16A photograph of devotees on red stone steps beside water. A seated woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha-style necklace sits with hands clasped. Above her, a seated woman in white holds a yellow shawl. A bald man in white dhoti with a yellow shawl stands at the steps with palms pressed together in prayer, beside a white canvas bag and a tray of yellow flowers and brass pots. A standing man in white kurta and dhoti with a lanyard stands with hands together. At the right edge, a man in white dhoti bares his upper body and raises his hand in greeting. A woman in white sits under a green umbrella, and others in white sit on the upper steps. No identifiable distinctive a person cues are visible in any figure.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOutdoor ceremony on wide red-painted stone steps lined with bamboo railings and banana leaves. A large empty orange-upholstered armchair sits on a landing at centre, a seat of honour with no one in it. Around it, many people in white ritual dress sit and stand: men in white kurtas and dhotis, women in white and yellow saris, some with red shawls. Several attendants carry brass trays of pink flower petals, and a man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl holds a brass lamp-like vessel. Rows of small brass pots and kalasha-style vessels line the right side, and garlands of red and yellow flowers hang on the steps. Crowd count is high, with more than 20 people visible.2010-07-25A photograph of a large group of devotees seated and standing on red stone ghat steps, many with palms pressed together in prayer. Most wear white dhotis and white saris, with yellow borders on several and orange or red shawls and saris on others. Several shaved-headed men in white and red-orange cloths stand near the front; a woman in a white sari with a yellow border holds her hands folded at the centre. A woman on the left holds a bright green umbrella and sits in prayer. Brass kalashas stand on the steps at the right edge, and white bags and bundles rest on the stairs. The setting suggests a riverside ritual gathering, with many participants visible.2010-10-22 +1 copies