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Night photograph of an outdoor ritual at a large festival ground, with a row of saffron-robed men in the foreground performing aarti. The nearest man, bare-chested with long dreadlocked hair, rudraksha malas and white markings on his arms and chest, holds a brass lamp with a flame in one hand and a bell in the other. Beside him, similarly dressed men hold lit oil lamps and bells. Behind them, a crowd of people in white clothing fills tiered stands, and red flags and string lights line the side. The scene suggests a kalasha-free evening aarti with lamp offerings.

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February 24 20172017-02-24 +1 copiesFebruary 24 20172017-02-24Five young men in saffron-orange dhotis and wraps, bare-chested and wearing orange-and-gold beaded garlands, stand in a row holding lit oil lamps and brass bells on a stepped platform at night. Striped woven mats lie beside them. Red flags with white stripes rise behind, and rows of white-clad devotees sit in tiered seating in the background, with a chain-link fence and green lights above. The scene suggests a temple-side ceremonial lamp offering.2017-02-24Night photograph of a row of young male devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, bare-chested, wearing long orange-and-gold beaded garlands, rudraksha malas and bangles. Several raise silver handheld bells and an oil lamp with a visible flame, while others hold bells at their sides. Brightly coloured striped cloth and red flags are behind them, and a large crowd of people in white is seated in the background under lights. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so no candidate is marked.2017-02-24Night outdoor ritual at a stepped platform with a large crowd seated in the stands behind. Five or so young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, bare-chested and wearing garlands and beaded necklaces, stand in a row holding ritual objects: one holds a brass oil lamp with lit flames, another a brass lamp-stand, and the foreground man holds a handbell. Striped woven cloths drape the railing, red flags and a decorated Shiva linga-like form with flower garlands stand in the background. Lamps and floodlights light the scene, and devotees sit in white clothes watching.2017-02-24Night ritual on stone steps before a large crowd. Five young sannyasi-style men in saffron/orange dhotis and shawls, with ash markings and beaded necklaces, hold brass oil lamps, a bell and a kalasha-style vessel while performing aarti. Striped multicoloured cloth covers a barrier, saffron flags stand behind, and a decorated deity murti with garlands is visible in the background. Spectators in white sit in tiered stands.2017-02-24Three young men in saffron-orange robes stand at a metal barrier during a temple ritual, holding ceremonial items. The man in the centre wears a rudraksha mala, gold-trimmed orange cloth, bangles and glasses, and holds a brass bell and a small ritual lamp. The man on the left holds a brass bell and a lamp, and the man on the right holds a lamp and wears a rudraksha necklace. Their hair is coiled high on their heads, and white marks decorate their foreheads. Behind them, a crowd of devotees watches, and a red-and-gold canopy and decorated banners fill the background.2016-05-03Night photograph of a riverside or tank ghat with stone steps, where several bare-chested men in saffron-orange dhotis, with white ash markings and rudraksha malas, hold up ornate metal aarti lamps with lit flames toward the sky. Multiple illuminated lamps glow in the background above a tiered stand of seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis. Women in white saris sit on the lower steps, one holding a small lamp. Behind them, a dark stone deity murti with garlands stands near lit string lights and red flags. The scene suggests an evening aarti ceremony during a procession.2016-12-06December 06 20162016-12-06October 12 20162016-10-12December 06 20162016-12-06Evening ritual on stone steps at a riverside ghat with crowds seated on tiered red steps behind a wire mesh barrier. Four bare-chested young men in orange dhotis with gold borders and marigold garlands stand in a row, holding brass aarti lamps with lit flames and small handbells. Women in white saris with gold borders sit at right holding brass lamps. Red flags are planted along the steps. a person is not clearly visible among the people, so no candidate is marked.2016-12-06