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Night photograph of a riverside ghat with red sandstone steps lit by a bright floodlight and strings of multicoloured fairy lights along the upper railing. Many people in white clothing sit on the steps, some with hands folded in prayer. In the centre, a standing figure in white cloth with a shaved head faces the water, while a low red and orange ritual setup with cloth and small vessels sits on the steps beside seated devotees. Other white-clad people stand near the water's edge at the right, and a wooden bamboo-and-plank ramp leads down into the dark river.

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Night view of a stone ghat with red-brick steps beside a river, lit by a bright floodlight and strings of multicoloured lights overhead. Several people in white dhotis and white robes sit on the steps in small groups, some with hands folded in prayer. A standing figure in white with a saffron shawl stands near the centre of the steps, and a small wooden seat or box with a red cloth and offerings lies by the water's edge. Other white-clad figures stand near the water and on the right by a metal ladder. The scene suggests a riverside puja at night, with the water reflecting the lights.2010-11-23November 21 20102010-11-21Night view of a temple tank with red stone steps lit by strings of multicoloured lights in red, green, yellow and orange that run along the edge and reflect in the water. On the left, a group of people in white clothing gathers on the steps near a small canopy and a decorated palanquin-style structure with lamps. A tall black Shiva lingam with gold-coloured decorative yoni-side pieces stands on a raised platform at right, bright floodlights illuminating it. Small oil lamps line the steps. The scene evokes a Karthikai Deepam lamp-lighting ceremony at the temple tank.2010-11-21December 14 20162016-12-14December 07 20092009-12-07Night scene of devotees seated on red-brick steps lit by strings of small lights and a metal railing. Many people sit in rows wearing saffron and orange robes, white dhotis and shirts, and a woman in a yellow sari and another in red. Several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces stand on the steps, while brass vessels and flower offerings lie at the right. Loudspeakers and a gold cloth rest at the lower left.2011-10-12Night photograph of a large seated gathering on red-brick tiered steps beside a dark water tank. Many devotees in white clothing sit in rows facing the water, with some in green, orange and pink saris and salwar. A bright floodlight and a faint rainbow flare appear above the stands. Bamboo poles and rope stretch over the water at right, and one figure in orange stands at the far right edge of the steps. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person; the setting suggests a night satsang or meditation session.2010-12-02Night photograph of a stepped stone tank or pond, its dark water reflecting many small lights. Rows of people stand along the tiered steps on the left, mostly in white clothing, their figures dim in the low light. Strings of lights cross the background, and bright streaks of light trail along the stepped terrace on the right.2009-01-02November 23 20102010-11-23November 21 20102010-11-21Night view of a temple tank or river ghat lit with strings of small coloured lights and rows of white-lit steps. Dozens of people in white and coloured clothes stand waist-deep in the water near the steps, and a few more walk down the stone stairs at right; one figure in white with a bright green-cyan light on the head is in the foreground. Festoon lights and small flags stretch across the upper area against a dark sky, with palm trees in silhouette.2009-01-02January 02 20092009-01-02