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A young child stands barefoot on a pink-draped platform in front of tiered red steps, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. The child wears a saffron-orange cloth wrapped around the waist, bare-chested with white tilak on the forehead, rudraksha mala beads around the neck and wrists, and white stripes on the arms. Behind, seated spectators in casual clothing watch from the steps, and gold-tipped brass lamps stand on the stone ledges.

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December 18 20162016-12-18A standing young person in an orange saffron dhoti with gold trim and bare chest stands with palms pressed together in anjali mudra on a red-carpeted stone platform. Rudraksha malas hang across the chest and there are bracelets on the wrist; a white tilak mark is on the forehead and the hair is braided. Behind, rows of red stone steps hold seated people in white, orange and colourful clothing, many with hands folded in prayer. Small brass lamps and stone pillars sit on the steps. The scene appears to be an outdoor ceremonial gathering.2016-12-18A photograph of a young performer on a red-carpeted stage in front of tiered red stone steps. In the foreground, a bare-chested performer in an orange dhoti with a gold-trimmed edge and red-and-brown rudraksha beads raises both hands with palms open. Tilak marks are on the forehead. Behind the stage, rows of seated people in orange, white and red clothing watch from the steps, with drums and a brass lamp visible on the left. Several other performers stand on the stage in orange and white. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2016-12-18A photograph of a single bare-chested sannyasi standing barefoot on a pink-draped stage, arms raised in front of him with fists clenched, wearing an orange dhoti with gold-edged border and a rudraksha mala across his chest, with tilak marks on his forehead and a bracelet on his wrist. Behind him, rows of seated audience members sit on red stone steps in white, orange and colourful clothing, and a few brass lamps stand on the steps. The figure's face is not clearly enough visible to support an identity claim, so he is described by role only.2016-12-18A young barefoot devotee in an orange dhoti-style wrap with a gold border stands on a red-carpeted stage with hands folded in prayer, wearing a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on the forehead. Behind him, a tiered red stone ghat is filled with seated people in white, orange and pink clothing, and several bare-chested men in white dhotis stand and sit among them. The scene suggests a ritual gathering at a riverside steps setting.2016-12-18A photograph of an outdoor yoga session on a red-carpeted stage with tiered red steps behind. In the foreground a young man stands barefoot in orange-yellow cloth wrapped at the waist, with white tilak-like markings on his forehead and arms, long dark hair, and palms pressed together in anjali. Behind him, rows of seated participants sit on black meditation cushions on the red tiers, many shirtless or in white dhotis and pale clothes, with brass bells and yellow marigold strands placed along the steps. Someone in white dhoti stands on a higher tier at the right.2016-12-16Outdoor photograph of a ritual performance on a red-carpeted stage at a stone ghat with tiered red steps. In the foreground a bare-chested sannyasi in saffron-orange dhoti stands barefoot on the stage, one arm raised, with rudraksha beads and a long braid visible. Behind him, a figure in white dhoti with gold border walks across the platform. Seated along the steps are robed men and women in orange, white and purple, many wearing rudraksha malas, with a large group of onlookers watching from the stairs.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18Outdoor ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage in front of tiered stone steps packed with seated participants in white and colourful clothing. A young male devotee stands centre-stage with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing an orange dhoti and bare-chested with beaded bracelets. Behind him to the right, another young figure in an orange garment stands. At the left edge a gold-coloured ceremonial throne or peetha is visible. Rows of small brass oil lamps line the steps, and a striped flag hangs at upper left.2016-12-17December 18 20162016-12-18Outdoor event photo on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large seated audience on terraced steps. In the foreground, a young man with long dark hair, bare-chested and wearing an orange dhoti with gold trim, a gold necklace and beaded garland, stands with palms pressed together in namaste. Beside and behind him, a younger child in a matching orange dhoti also stands with hands folded. Many seated spectators in white, red and multicolored clothing fill the stands, with brass oil lamps set along the steps. No person is clearly identified as a person.2016-12-17December 18 20162016-12-18