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A 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.2010-07-25July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesPhoto 11724295Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on tiered red-brick steps beside a water tank, with many devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with saffron or orange cloths. Several men bare-chested wear rudraksha malas. Brass pots and small oil lamps sit on the steps, and a pink floral arrangement lies in a tray at lower left. A saffron-clad figure stands at the right edge. Red flags flank the steps and a ceremonial umbrella with tasselled fringe rises in the centre. Printed copyright text in the lower right corner is not transcribed.2017-06-19A 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.2010-07-25Photo 11724296A photograph of a crowd standing and seated on red-painted stone steps beside a riverbank or ghat, behind a bamboo railing decorated with banana leaves and orange flags. Several people wear white clothing; a man in the centre-right wears a white kurta with an orange shawl, and a woman on the left wears a white head covering. Others wear orange and saffron saris and shawls, and a few men wear white and checked shirts. Beyond the railing, a draped tent canopy with cream and maroon cloth is visible. Some devotees appear to be holding small items.2010-07-25Outdoor scene on red-walled stepped ghat-style tiers lined with many small dark stone lamps or shrines. Many people in white dhotis and white saris with gold borders stand and sit along the steps, some with hands folded in prayer. Red and orange flags on tall white poles rise along the terrace, and a loudspeaker horn is mounted at top left. A woman in gold blouse and white sari with a long braid stands near the front, and several bare-chested men in white dhotis are among the devotees.2017-05-24Photo 11724075December 05 20162016-12-05Outdoor photograph of a large tiered red-stepped amphitheatre at dusk with warm low sunlight. Many people in white clothing sit on the steps playing large barrel drums and drums with orange-red coverings, while others in white and orange sit among them. Near the right side a framed portrait sits on a small stand beside an empty row of ornate silver-framed red cushioned seats on a red-carpeted step. A metal railing and tall poles fence the stepped area, with palm trees and a tent roof behind.2015-01-13Large 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.2017-05-22