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A large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes sits in rows on red stone steps by water, many with palms pressed together in greeting. At centre, a seated figure in orange garments and long beaded necklaces sits beneath a large yellow ceremonial umbrella with fringe, flanked by a decorated red and gold umbrella and a richly ornamented deity murti on a gold-trimmed platform. A bald man in orange on the lower left is seated with hands folded. Metal ritual vessels sit on the right steps, and their reflection shows in the water below. Several people stand on a railing-lined platform at the upper left.

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Large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated in rows on red stone ghat steps beside water, with hands raised in greeting or blessing. A central figure sits in orange robes wearing a rudraksha mala, flanked by ceremonial yellow and teal parasols with gold fringe. A decorated deity murti or palanquin shrine on the right is draped in orange and green cloth. Reflections of orange clothing shimmer on the water in the foreground. Several people stand on the upper platform among flagpoles and trident-topped staffs.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Outdoor photograph of a large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes seated on red stone steps by water, many with rudraksha malas and hands raised in gesture. Two large decorative umbrellas, one yellow and one blue-red, shade the seated group. At the centre a figure in orange sits elevated on the steps, and to the right an ornate golden decorated structure with a small deity form stands among flowers. Some people stand at the upper left near a platform and tent. A pale sky overhead.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Outdoor photograph of a large group of saffron-robed devotees seated on tiered red sandstone steps, many with hands raised in greeting or devotion. Some wear orange shawls, rudraksha malas and marigold garlands. Two large ornate umbrellas with gold fringe and red canopies stand above the crowd, and a decorated golden palanquin or peetha with garlands sits on the right. A figure in saffron sits centrally on a raised seat near the palanquin. On the far left a bald man in orange wrap is seated at the front. Scene suggests a satsang or public gathering. Many devotees are visible.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Large outdoor photo of a crowd of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees seated on red stone steps, hands raised in greeting or blessing. Many wear orange cloth, rudraksha malas and vibhuti. At centre, a figure seated on a raised platform under a large golden-fringed parasol wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a decorated deity murti and a yellow-draped palanquin-style shrine beside a second ornate parasol at right. Metal vessels sit near the steps, and a plain white sky is above.2013-03-10