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A photograph of a crowd seated on stone steps outdoors, many wearing orange or red shawls over their clothing. In the foreground, a woman with long dreadlocks wears a blue patterned top and a beaded necklace, and an older woman with short grey hair wears a striped top and glasses. Behind them, a man in a white shirt and eyeglasses wears an orange shawl and a purple watch, and a woman in an orange top has a red bindi. Other spectators in yellow polo shirts, a wide-brimmed hat and a blue shirt sit or stand in the background. No identifiable a person candidate is visible, and the page does not indicate he is present.

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August 01 20122012-08-01Outdoor crowd gathered on stone steps near a temple at Pashupatinath, with hazy trees behind. In the centre a barefoot man in white dhoti and shawl with gold-trimmed borders stands, wearing a red scarf and a rudraksha mala, and looks ahead. Around him devotees sit and stand, many in red and orange scarves, saffron and orange sannyasi-style robes, and red tilaks. A woman in a bright orange blouse and ornate gold jewellery sits beside a man in an orange robe and a seated woman in a dark embroidered outfit with a gold garland. Men in plain shirts and red scarves stand in the background, and a masked person in a blue striped shirt stands on the right. A trident-topped staff is visible at the left edge. Several people hold mobile phones or cameras.2012-08-01August 01 20122012-08-01August 01 20122012-08-01Outdoor crowd on stone steps at a riverside temple ghat, with many spectators in red and orange shawls and mala beads. In the foreground, a bald man in orange robes holds a long trident-topped staff, seated beside a woman with long dark hair in an orange-red sari, a heavy gold necklace and a red bindi, smiling with eyes closed. Behind them a man in white dhoti with gold borders and a red scarf stands among seated devotees, one elderly man wears a yellow shawl, and a woman in yellow with glasses sits at lower right. Attendees appear to be taking part in a temple visit with mixed clothing and garland details.2012-08-01Outdoor crowd gathered at a temple setting, with a large trident-like staff visible at left. A figure in the foreground wears a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, seated beside a woman in a dark patterned skirt and a heavy gold beaded necklace. Nearby a man in a white dhoti with a yellow-bordered cloth and a red shawl stands with his hands at his waist. Around them devotees in red and orange shawls, a man in a yellow shawl, a woman in an orange top and a man in a white shirt sit or stand on stone steps, with a few cameras raised. Crowd members wear red shawls and rudraksha beads.2012-08-01A large outdoor crowd sits on red-painted concrete steps at a ceremony, many with palms pressed together in namaskar. In the foreground, an older man with a long white beard wears a white shirt and white dhoti; beside him a woman in a blue and teal sari sits with a girl in a grey shawl. At right, a man in an orange-and-red striped shirt and cream trousers joins his hands. Behind them, men in white shirts and white dhotis, some with orange shawls, and women in saffron, blue and patterned saris fill the tiers, with a metal railing and a white canopy at upper left.2013-12-27Outdoor scene on stone steps before a red brick wall with small arched windows. A man in front-left wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a tall silver trident-like staff. Seated centre-front is a figure with long dark hair, an orange wrap with a leopard-print pattern, a gold beaded garland and gold armbands, dressed in orange. A boy in an orange shirt sits to the right. Behind them, many visitors in white shirts and orange-red scarves sit and stand, several holding cameras, and a man in a white hat watches.2012-08-01August 01 20122012-08-01 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual on stone steps with many seated participants performing a rudra abhishekam-style ceremony. In the foreground a woman with long braided dark hair wears a white top and holds a small brass vessel, beside a woman with blonde hair in a light blue skirt playing a small hand drum with brass cymbals. A man in a white shirt and saffron-orange shawl sits nearby. Dark black stone shivalingams stand on the step in front, with brass bowls and a pot. Other participants in saffron, yellow and white clothing sit in rows behind, and a red flag is visible at right.2016-12-15Outdoor ritual on stone steps at a riverside temple ghat, with a crowd of onlookers standing and seated on tiers above. In the centre, a woman in a peach-pink sari with flower garlands sits on a gold-framed seat, while saffron-robed priests in orange cloth sit around a red mat with brass pots, lamps and offerings. A cameraman on tripod films the scene at left. Many spectators wear red or orange shawls and ornate ceremonial dress. The setting appears to be a sacred bathing place with carved stone walls behind.2012-08-01A large seated crowd of devotees sits on the ground outdoors during a satsang or meditation gathering. Many wear orange shawls or stoles over white kurtas and shirts, while others wear white, red and multicolored clothing. Several have lanyards around their necks. Foreground figures are seen from behind, with dark hair and some with eyes closed. Behind them, a sign on a stone wall is partly visible.2012-04-30