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Outdoor photo of a large red stone staircase filled with seated devotees at a Hindu gathering. In the centre, a row of young men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas sit on a striped mat, several holding microphones. Behind them, many men in white dhotis and bare chests sit among black shivalingam-shaped stone pieces on the steps, and women in colourful salwar and white saris watch. Red flags line a metal railing at left, a cameraperson films at lower left, and uniformed police stand at the top. No identifiable central figure such as a person is visible.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A photograph of a large outdoor tiered red stone amphitheatre seating area with many people seated across the steps. Most are dressed in white ritual clothing, some with red or orange shawls and sashes, and several bare-chested men wear white dhotis. Small brass oil lamps stand on the steps beside them, and red flags are planted along the aisles. Men and women sit in rows, some with hands folded in prayer or meditation. A woman in an orange robe stands at the right edge near the railing. Chain-link fencing and trees fill the background.2017-06-26 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a large red-tiered stone amphitheatre-style ghat beside a water channel, lined with red and white flags on poles. Many people sit in rows on the steps, a large group of men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis, with women in colourful saris and salwar. Rows of small black ritual lamps or vessels line the steps, and drums sit near the front with several seated drummers. A red-draped table with offerings stands at the right edge by the water. A decorative parasol-style canopy is visible at upper left. Some figures appear to be seated in a puja or satsang gathering. No individual can be identified from appearance; the scene shows a group ritual or event.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 05 20162016-12-05October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a group of young men in saffron-orange dhotis and rudraksha malas seated on red stone steps, several singing into handheld microphones. The singers, dreadlocked and bare-chested with sandalwood-paste bands on their arms, appear to be chanting together. Behind them, a crowd of seated devotees in white dhotis and orange saris fills the tiers, some with hands folded in prayer. A striped cloth lies on the steps in front. The scene suggests a devotional chanting session outdoors.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor ceremony at a stepped stone ghat beside a long rectangular water tank, under an overcast sky with red-and-saffron flags on poles. Rows of devotees sit on red steps and stone platforms; several wear orange or saffron robes, and some men are bare-chested in white dhotis holding puja vessels and brass pots. A woman in orange sits on a striped mat holding a microphone, and another woman in red and pink sits on the steps at left with a black bag. Behind them stands a red-brick building with a golden dome, and at right a colourful painted statue. Gathered for a puja of seated devotees; the scene shows about thirty to forty people.2016-12-03A wide outdoor photograph of a large red-tiered amphitheatre-style stepped stage with many people seated across the steps. Dozens of devotees wear white dhotis and white or saffron/orange clothing, many bare-chested men in white or orange cloths, and women in saris in pink, green, blue and orange. Some sit with small drums and percussion instruments in front of them. Rows of black cushions or small black mats are arranged across the steps. Red and saffron flags line the upper edges with a tall pole fence, trees behind, and a large colourful umbrella and audio equipment at left. The scene suggests a large gathering of participants seated in ceremonial rows.2016-12-03July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 22 20132013-07-22