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Large ritual gathering of many people seated in rows on stone steps beside a water pool, each facing a black stone Shivalinga placed on the steps. Most men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis with gold-yellow borders and rudraksha malas; some in front hold hands folded in prayer. Others wear saffron or orange robes and stand in the upper rows and at the left edge. A raised platform with a purple and blue decorated area stands at the upper left, with red and orange flags and a banner at the top. Lamps and brass vessels sit before the lingams, with flower offerings. The setting suggests a Shiva lingam abhishekam or puja.

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July 31 20172017-07-31July 31 20172017-07-31 +1 copiesJuly 17 20172017-07-17 +1 copiesA large outdoor ritual on red-painted stone steps lined with black stone shivalinga-style lingams. Many bare-chested men wear white dhotis and rudraksha malas, seated on the steps with brass kalashas, bells and small oil lamps arranged before them. Several men wear saffron/orange cloths. Two young children in white sit among them and a woman in orange stands at left. Some men hold brass vessels and conch-like instruments. A metal fence and green trees are behind. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is distinguishable with confidence.2017-06-26May 29 20172017-05-29May 29 20172017-05-29May 24 20172017-05-24March 07 20162016-03-07October 10 20162016-10-10Large 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.2017-05-22July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesJune 26 20172017-06-26