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Photograph of a large outdoor ritual on tiered red-brick steps lined with rows of black stone Shiva lingams and small brass vessels. Dozens of men, mostly bare-chested in white dhotis, sit in rows on the steps, many with a wet or unclothed upper body, and a few women in white saris are scattered among them. Several sit cross-legged before the lingams, and one man in a white dhoti stands on the left. Red and orange flags on poles stand among the seated devotees, and a chain-link fence runs along the front. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible at this distance.

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May 29 20172017-05-29October 31 20162016-10-31October 31 20162016-10-31A photograph of many devotees seated across tiered red steps in an outdoor ritual setting, with rows of black stone Shivalingas on each step. Most men wear white dhotis and sit bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while many others wear saffron-orange cloths. Brass vessels, bells and small oil lamps sit on the steps, and several people hold conch shells or pooja items. Red flags rise along the stairway railing, and a stage screen with a logo stands at the upper left. The setting suggests a collective puja or abhishekam of the lingas.2017-08-14A large group of devotees seated in rows on red-painted stone steps, each before a dark stone pedestal with brass vessels and small oil lamps. Most men are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti marks on their chests. Several hold small items or work at offerings, with flower petals scattered on the steps. Red and orange flags stand at the left and right edges, and a metal railing runs along the right side. A figure in orange robes sits near the upper centre. A man at the lower left wears a red-brown cloth and a white-clad man at the lower right is bald and bearded. Some participants have long hair or blonde dreadlocks. The scene suggests a group ritual session.2017-07-31 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a large seated congregation on tiered red stone steps beside a pool, performing a Rudra Abhishekam-style ritual. Many participants, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in white or coloured saris, sit before rows of small black Shiva lingams with brass vessels. Red flags on poles stand among the rows, a chain-link fence divides the tiers, and a green hose runs along the lower steps. A tree and a plain wall sit behind. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from appearance in this view.2016-12-17May 29 20172017-05-29Outdoor ritual on red stone steps lined with rows of black stone shivalingam-shaped pedestals, each with brass vessels and lamps set around them. Many bare-chested men in white dhotis, some with orange cloths and rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged on the steps performing puja and offerings. Red flags stand at the left edge. A few men in the foreground wear saffron cloth. No single figure is clearly identifiable by appearance, so no candidate is marked. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right.2016-10-31Large outdoor ritual on red stone ghat steps beside water. Many people in white dhotis and white garments sit in rows on the steps, with others in saffron-orange clothing. Rows of small black stone lamps or pots are arranged on the steps. A central raised seat under a white canopy holds ornate gold-coloured items, with a striped woven mat spread below. A man in white at upper centre sits near the canopy. A drum rests on the steps at left. Several people in front hold items and perform ritual actions. A hillside of greenery and red flags appears at the top. Crowd is large but partly visible.2017-05-22Large group of devotees seated in tiers on red-painted temple steps during an evening ritual. Many men, mostly bare-chested, wear white dhoti-style cloths and rudraksha malas, and some wear red shawls or orange garments. Each step holds rows of small brass lamps and black stone pedestals with lit wicks and offerings. Red flags on poles stand at the front and a metal railing separates the seated rows. In the lower left, a figure with white face markings and red thread stands in the foreground. No single presiding figure can be clearly identified from appearance in this view.2017-08-14May 24 20172017-05-24Outdoor scene of a riverside ghat with red stone steps where many people sit in rows in white ritual clothing, many men bare-chested with white dhotis and rudraksha malas, women in white saris. Small black stone shivalingam-style pillars and small brass lamps stand on the steps. A lone figure in a saffron-orange robe stands in shallow water at the bottom edge, facing the steps. Flowering shrubs and a chain-link fence sit behind the steps. Photo credit overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, 2020.2017-05-29