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Outdoor ceremony on tiered red-brick steps before a large crowd of seated devotees, many in white with red or saffron shawls. At lower left, two saffron-robed figures sit on an ornate orange throne-style chair under a yellow fringed parasol; one is bald and one wears a saffron wrap. Musicians in white clothes play drums, a horn and a wind instrument at lower centre. Standing figures in white and a man in white with a red shawl stand along the upper steps behind a chain-link fence, with palm fronds visible at top.

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December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27December 05 20162016-12-05December 27 20132013-12-27A 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.2010-07-25Outdoor photo of a tiered red-and-orange stone ceremonial stepped platform with seated dignitaries and a large crowd behind a metal fence. Foreground: several ornate red, orange, yellow and purple decorated umbrellas on poles over orange-upholstered armchairs. Seated on the chairs are an older man in a red shawl with a bare chest, a bald elderly man in an orange robe and shawl, and a woman in an orange sari. To the right, a man in orange robes sits in a chair. The audience on the steps wears mostly white clothing, with some red shawls, and includes men and women.2016-12-27A photograph of many devotees seated on tiered red-brick steps at an outdoor ashram gathering. Most are dressed in white, with some in pink, orange, yellow and teal saris. Several women wear white and orange lanyards with name badges and colourful rosette ribbons. A woman in a white sari stands at the upper right on the steps, while a black speaker box sits on the steps at the top left. Participants sit in conversation and watch the proceedings, with children seated among the adults.2010-02-12January 13 20152015-01-13A large crowd of seated devotees fills red-brick tiered steps at an outdoor event under a blue canopy with greenery overhead. Many wear white dhotis and white shirts, while women wear saris in orange, red, yellow, green, purple and pink. Some men wear orange or red scarves. A white sign reading LIVE stands on the left, and a metal fence with a banner is behind the seats. Some people stand along the back rows and a lone figure in the lower right holds an instrument near the edge of the frame.2016-12-27Outdoor photograph of a large seated congregation on red stone steps at an ashram ceremony. Hundreds of saffron, orange and maroon-robed devotees sit in rows with palms pressed together. Orange and yellow parasols are raised above, and drummers in white dhotis stand at the upper left. Near the centre, a seated figure in a maroon and orange robe with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on a raised orange platform, with a trident-tipped staff and ceremonial spears beside the steps. Several people on the steps hold staffs. The image shows a satsang or Avatar Day gathering.2013-12-27A 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.2010-07-25