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Large 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.

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May 24 20172017-05-24Large group of devotees seated in rows on red stone ghat steps beside water, performing a ritual with small brass pots, lamps and black shivalinga-shaped stones placed before each person. Most men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis and white shawls, some in orange or saffron cloths; several women wear white saris and some sit in orange garments. Many sit cross-legged with hands joined or raised in worship, with puja items and small oil lamps in front of them. A few older participants in white stand out at the edges, and a metal stand with a small figure sits at lower left. Pink flowering bushes and a chain-link fence appear at the top. Suggests a Rudra abhishekam or pada puja style ritual gathering.2017-05-29May 29 20172017-05-29July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesMay 29 20172017-05-29May 29 20172017-05-29A 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 20172017-05-29July 31 20172017-07-31July 17 20172017-07-17 +1 copiesJune 26 20172017-06-26