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Outdoor evening ritual at a stone temple courtyard in heavy rain, lit by a green-tinted light. A large crowd sits on wet ground in white and red-bordered clothing, many with red shawls and rudraksha or floral necklaces. Standing at the back, a group of priests in saffron and maroon robes hold a conch shell and red flags, and a wooden platform or throne stands in the centre. Umbrellas and onlookers appear at the right edge. The gathering appears to be a Kumbh Yatra ritual session, with the setting described on the page.

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September 18 20152015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18Night photograph in heavy rain of a large seated crowd of devotees in white dhotis and white saris with red shawls, gathered at an outdoor ghat-like stone platform beside a tree lit by green light. A group of standing priests in white and saffron-red robes with rudraksha malas and garlands stands on a raised wooden platform in the centre, some holding red flags. A person in white holds a black umbrella at the left edge. Partially visible devotees in the foreground sit close together; the scene suggests a ritual gathering at a sacred water site.2015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20152015-09-18Night outdoor gathering of many seated devotees in white dhotis and maroon or red shawls, with a standing group of saffron and maroon robed sannyasis and priests adorned with marigold garlands and rudraksha malas. A bald man in maroon robe holds a white handheld microphone while speaking to the crowd. Green stage light and a red flag appear in the background, with a wooden bench at center. Several standing men in white garments wear red shawls, and a woman in a white sari with blue blouse sits in the foreground.2015-09-18A large crowd of devotees gathers outdoors in heavy rain, many with hands raised or pressed together in devotion, some clapping. Many wear white kurtas and sarees with red-maroon shawls or stoles draped over their shoulders, and several hold tall red and yellow flags on poles. A woman in the foreground wears a bright pink headscarf and a man beside her wears a red shawl. A tall figure in a dark green and cream outfit stands at the left. Umbrellas and a tin-roofed structure appear in the background, and the scene conveys an emotional rain-soaked satsang gathering.2015-09-18Night outdoor gathering under a tree beside a water edge, lit by a green spotlight and a small lamp. Dozens of devotees sit closely packed on the ground in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris, many wearing red-and-maroon shawls and wraps. Behind them, a standing group of saffron and maroon-robed sadhus and priests wear rudraksha malas and garlands, some holding red flags and a small lamp. A central figure in a deep maroon robe stands among them with a white cloth in hand, and a wooden seat is visible at right. A tall white-and-green ceremonial structure stands behind the group.2015-09-18Night-time outdoor gathering in rain at a temple-like courtyard, lit by a green light. Many participants in white or cream clothing with red shoulder cloths and red-and-white garlands sit closely packed on the ground facing a central area. Several figures in saffron and maroon robes stand together near a wooden bench in the centre-right, among them a bare-shouldered figure wearing ornate gold adornments and a robed figure in white. Red flags and a tall red pole stand at left, with a red-and-white canopy overhead. Some participants are seated under umbrellas in the rain, and a bright orange-clad figure stands at the far right edge. Sacred bathing or ritual gathering atmosphere.2015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18