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March 10 2013

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Night ceremony on red-brick temple steps lit by oil lamps, with a large crowd of devotees in orange and maroon clothing seated on the tiers. At the centre, a man with long dark hair and an orange-brown robe sits on a gold-trimmed throne flanked by golden kalasha-style finials and a trident. Beside him, a figure in a bright orange robe with long hair and rudraksha malas sits on a gold throne, appearance consistent with a person candidate, seated among devotees. Further right, an elderly man with white hair and a saffron-and-gold shawl sits on another ornate seat. Multicoloured striped canopies with fringed tassels shelter the seats. A photographer in white dhoti stands at left, and a videographer's camera is visible at lower centre.2016-12-23July 22 20132013-07-22Large group of devotees in saffron and orange robes seated in tiered rows on red stone steps beside water, hands raised in greeting or blessing. A central seated figure with long dark hair, rudraksha mala and orange robe sits on a white cushion beneath a large yellow ornate parasol, with ceremonial tridents and staffs placed near him. To the right, a shrine with a gold arch is decorated with orange and multicolour flower garlands framing deity images. Many saffron-clad participants fill the steps, with a few people in the foreground at the lower left and a photographer's reflection visible in the water below.2013-03-10Night outdoor ceremony on tiered red stone steps lit with blue lights and foliage behind a wire fence. A central seated man in orange-brown robes wears a white and red floral garland and holds a ceremonial trident-like staff, flanked by two colourful fringed canopies. Beside him, a figure in a flowing orange robe with long dark hair sits on a golden chair, with a second elderly man in a yellow shawl and garland on another golden throne at right. Rows of devotees in orange-brown and red garments, men in white dhotis and shawls, and women in saffron and green saris sit on the steps. Brass kalashas and oil lamps stand along the stairs. Cameramen operate at lower left and bottom.2016-12-23A large group of saffron-robed monks and devotees sit in tiers on red stone ghat steps beside still water, many with palms pressed together in greeting or prayer. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing orange clothing and rudraksha beads, sits on a raised white seat beneath a large yellow umbrella, with trishul staffs standing behind. To the right, a decorated golden arch frames an altar with a deity murti garlanded in red and orange flowers, and yellow cloth draped below. Some participants in front wear white or pale dress and rudraksha malas. The setting appears to be an outdoor riverside gathering. a person cues: long dark hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads on the seated central figure.2013-03-10Outdoor photograph of a large group of saffron-robed devotees and sannyasis seated on tiered red steps beside a pool, many with raised hands. A central figure in a saffron robe stands beside a raised throne-like seat holding a seated figure in orange and gold, shaded by a blue-and-orange parasol and a red umbrella. Two people in red and orange robes stand at the lower steps behind a camera on a tripod, filming the assembly. Some women in white saris sit at the right edge. Tall white poles and a railing run along the top of the steps.2014-10-04Outdoor photo of a crowd climbing red-painted stone steps beside a ghat-like waterside platform under a pale sky. Several robed sannyasis in saffron-orange cloth sit and stand on the steps, some wearing rudraksha malas. A man in white shirt and trousers with an orange shawl walks down the steps, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at a microphone stand on the left. Women in cream-and-gold saris and deep red-pink saris walk among them, one carrying a brown handbag. Two large ornate parasols, one golden-yellow and one red with teal trim, are held above the steps. Water runs down the red steps and white flower petals lie on the stairs.2013-03-10Outdoor evening ceremony on a tiered red stone stage lit at night, with blue lights and fencing behind. A bearded man in a saffron-brown robe with a rudraksha mala stands at centre near a trident and a golden kalasha-like staff. Seated on a gold-decorated throne to the right, a figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a crown-like ornament is addressing the gathering. Another seated figure in white and yellow garlands sits beside a gilded peetha. Devotees in saffron and maroon robes and white dhotis fill the steps, some with rudraksha malas, while a woman in orange sari stands at the upper right. Two striped canopies with coloured fringe shade the seats. A cameraperson in white stands at the lower left. Visible people number roughly 40 on the steps.2016-12-23Night photograph of an outdoor stepped amphitheatre at a Hindu gathering. A seated man on an ornate throne-like chair under a multicoloured fringed canopy wears an orange-brown robe and holds a trident (trishul). He sits on a raised platform before a seated woman in a white sari with hands folded in namaskar, and a young man in orange robes sits beside her. Around them, rows of people in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis sit on red steps covered with striped cloths; some drummers in orange are at the left, and a fire-pit-style offering lamp and a small kalasha-like object appear in the foreground. Stage lights and a video camera are visible. About 100 or more people are present in the scene.2017-08-02March 10 20132013-03-10Night outdoor event on red brick tiered steps lit by string lights, with a fenced background. At center, a bearded man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a low throne beside a tall trident, under a multicoloured fringed canopy. Next to him, a woman in orange robes sits on a gold-framed seat under a second canopy, and an elderly man in a yellow shawl with flower garlands sits at right. Around them, men in white dhotis and women in deep red saris sit on the steps, some with hands folded in prayer, and a cameraman in white stands at lower left. Brass kalashas and lamps flank the seats. The scene looks like a ceremony with devotees.2016-12-23April 25 20132013-04-25