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Large outdoor gathering of seated devotees on tiered red-brown steps, many in white dhotis and saris, some in orange, green, pink and blue. Rows of black shiva-lingam-style stone forms and small lamps sit before them. Red and orange flags line the metal railings, with a canopy and red-and-orange umbrella visible at upper right. A man in white sits at left edge near the railing. Scattered trees and an overcast sky form the background.

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December 03 20162016-12-03July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesLarge crowd of devotees seated on red stone steps at an outdoor ghat-like setting, many in white traditional dhotis and white garments, some bare-chested men in white dhotis, others in saffron and orange clothing. Brass oil lamps and small pots are placed on the steps among the seated participants, and a tray of offerings sits in the foreground. Green trees and red-flowering bushes stand behind a metal railing with red flags. A cameraman with a tripod is visible at left. No single person is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance, so no candidate is marked.2017-06-19December 03 20162016-12-03A large crowd of devotees sits in rows on red-painted stone steps, each before a small black and brass shivalinga-style vessel with lamps and offerings. Many men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis and white shawls or red-bordered cloth, with rudraksha-style necklaces; women wear saris in pink, purple, red, blue and green. A red and yellow flag stands at the upper left beside a metal railing. Most participants sit cross-legged in quiet ritual observance. No individual can be distinguished as a specific person from this view, so no identification is made.2016-12-03December 17 20162016-12-17December 02 20162016-12-02A large outdoor photograph of a Pada Puja gathering seated on red-brick stone tiered steps. Rows of devotees sit cross-legged behind dozens of brass and bronze kalasha-style vessels with lit oil lamps. Many men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis and some wear orange or saffron cloth, while many women wear colourful saris in pink, purple, yellow and red, and some wear white saris. Two men in white dhotis and bare torsos stand at the lower left on the steps, one holding a microphone or device. The scene is dense with several hundred people visible across the frame. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance in this image.2016-12-03Outdoor photo of devotees performing abhishekam at rows of black stone shivalingas on red-painted stone steps. In the foreground a woman in white dhoti-style clothing with an orange-trimmed shawl leans over a shivalinga, and a woman in a blue top and dark trousers sits beside it with a red-beaded mala. Behind them women in saffron and yellow saris, and bare-chested and white-clad men sit among more lingas and small brass pots. Red flags line the stairs and a red-and-white railing frames the scene.2016-12-14Large outdoor photo of a seated congregation filling tiered red-brick steps in front of a stone wall and a wooden doorway. Dozens of participants sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaskar, many men bare-chested in white dhotis and others in white or dark clothing, women in saris and salwar in green, pink, orange and red. Brass and black kalasha-style vessels with lamps stand on each step before them. A red and white metal railing and a small red flag appear at the left. Some participants wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads.2016-12-05A photograph of a large outdoor tiered red stone amphitheatre seating area with many people seated across the steps. Most are dressed in white ritual clothing, some with red or orange shawls and sashes, and several bare-chested men wear white dhotis. Small brass oil lamps stand on the steps beside them, and red flags are planted along the aisles. Men and women sit in rows, some with hands folded in prayer or meditation. A woman in an orange robe stands at the right edge near the railing. Chain-link fencing and trees fill the background.2017-06-26 +1 copiesLarge outdoor photo of many people seated in rows on red-brown stone steps, as at a ghat or tiered amphitheatre. Most wear white or light clothing; some bare-chested men in white dhotis, women in saris of pink, orange, green, blue and purple. Each seated person has a small brass oil lamp or ritual vessel in front of them, with many lamps lit across the steps. Some people stand at the lower left and right, and a white-clad attendant walks along the lower steps. Red and saffron flags are visible at the upper left, beside a light-coloured building with arched doorways. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from this distance.2016-12-03