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Night aarti at a riverside ghat with a crowd of devotees in orange and saffron clothing. In the foreground a man in an orange turban and gold-chain adornments, seen from behind, holds a large brass aarti lamp with a flame. Nearby a man in a yellow kurta with folded hands and a bare-chested man with beaded malas stand among the crowd. Behind them flaming oil lamps are raised high on long poles, and golden and orange umbrellas and red flags are visible. Floodlights and illuminated temple structures line the water at dusk.

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Night-time photograph of a riverside ghat aarti at a crowded festival. In the foreground, a man in a dark rust-brown turban and gold-bead necklaces holds a brass aarti lamp with a flame, smiling, beside an ornate golden-carved seat draped with a striped cloth. Behind him, a man in an orange kurta with a red shawl and another in a yellow kurta stand with palms pressed together. Bare-chested men in orange dhotis stand at right. Many devotees crowd behind with smartphones raised, under red and orange umbrellas and flags, with lights along the river beyond. Brass oil lamps burn on a tray near the seat.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Evening aarti at a riverside ghat at night, with a crowd behind a line of devotees in saffron and yellow clothing. A figure at the left wearing an orange turban, orange robe and gold-bead necklace holds a brass oil lamp with a flame. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in yellow dhoti raises a burning lamp toward a larger flame on a wooden platform, while a man in a red-and-pink dress holds a brass plate. Red and orange flags, colourful umbrellas and a gold canopy frame the scene, with lights reflecting on the water behind.2016-04-24Evening riverside aarti at a ghat with a lit fire lamp held high by a bare-chested priest in saffron-yellow dhoti and orange shawl, while a crowd of devotees in orange, yellow and red clothing watches and claps. At left, a golden ornate palanquin-like canopy stands beside a figure in an orange turban and orange robe with ornate gold necklaces, and red, orange and green ceremonial umbrellas and red flags with trident symbols fill the scene. Water and night lights of the river are behind, with a metal oil lamp in the foreground held by a devotee.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Night aarti on a riverside ghat at a Kumbh Mela setting, with crowds behind barriers and string lights and red flags along the route. In the foreground a man in a rust-orange robe and orange turban raises both arms holding a brass lamp, with a rudraksha-style mala and a large gold pendant; a golden ornate umbrella-canopy stands at left. Beside him a man in a yellow kurta and white dhoti claps, a man in an orange dhoti and bare-chested man play cymbals or clap, and a bare-chested man in yellow dhoti holds up a lit aarti flame at right. a person appears to be the figure in rust-orange with the raised lamp and turban; the appearance cues are weak and the scene is crowded, so the identification is uncertain.2016-04-24Night aarti on a riverbank ghat at Ujjain, with a large crowd behind. In the foreground a bearded man in orange robes holds a brass oil lamp with a flame, beside a tall golden ceremonial umbrella/palanquin canopy. A woman in an orange-red sari with a red-orange headwrap, a gold-beaded necklace and a large garland stands beside him, smiling and holding a lamp. Men in saffron and yellow kurtas stand with hands folded in prayer. On the right a shirtless priest in a yellow dhoti raises a large lit aarti lamp with fire, while a man in a white kurta with an orange-and-green shawl faces him. Colourful umbrellas, red and orange flags and illuminated temple structures frame the scene.2016-04-24Night aarti on a riverbank ghat at Ujjain. In the foreground a man in a brown turban and dark garment, seen from behind, sits beside a golden canopy. Central figures in saffron and orange robes hold a brass aarti lamp with a large flame, and a young man in orange holds a round brass plate. Bare-chested men in yellow dhotis stand on the steps, and a crowd of devotees with colourful parasols and red and orange flags fills the background under bright street lights.2016-04-24Night aarti on a riverbank ghat at Ujjain, with a lit fire lamp held aloft by a bare-chested priest in saffron-orange dhoti at the right edge. Several devotees stand in a row in orange, yellow and pink dhotis and kurtas, hands folded, one playing a small hand drum. At left, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace raises his hand beside an ornate golden palanquin-style canopy holding a brass lamp. Red and orange flags, a saffron umbrella, and a crowd of onlookers and cameramen fill the background along the illuminated water. Photo taken at night with bright street lights.2016-04-24