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A photograph of a group of men in white and cream dhotis, most bare-chested with rudraksha malas, seated and standing on red-brick temple steps beside a small pool. Several men in the foreground sit on the steps; others stand with hands folded in front of them. Behind them, rows of black stone deity figures and small shrine plinths line a tiered red wall, with saffron flags on white poles and green trees above. Pale flower petals scatter the pool's stone edge. The scene resembles a ritual gathering at the ashram before a bathing or puja.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a group of devotees seated on wide stone steps in front of a red-brick tiered structure lined with black stone lingam-shaped pillars. Some attendees are bare-chested and wear white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas, while the women wear white saris with gold borders and rudraksha mala necklaces. A man in a white dhoti stands at the upper left beside red flags. Several participants sit with hands clasped, and a metal railing runs along the left side. The scene appears to be a gathering at a temple-like ceremonial space. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Photograph of a group of men in white dhotis with yellow borders standing and sitting on the red stone steps of a tiered ghat-like structure lined with rows of black stone shivalinga and nandi-style sculptures. Several men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas; some stand with hands folded in prayer, while others sit on the lower steps. A few men wear white shirts or kurtas. Red and orange flags are fixed along the white railing, and a pool of water lies at the bottom with scattered petals on the steps. Greenery grows behind the structure.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14July 24 20172017-07-24A photograph of many devotees seated across tiered red steps in an outdoor ritual setting, with rows of black stone Shivalingas on each step. Most men wear white dhotis and sit bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while many others wear saffron-orange cloths. Brass vessels, bells and small oil lamps sit on the steps, and several people hold conch shells or pooja items. Red flags rise along the stairway railing, and a stage screen with a logo stands at the upper left. The setting suggests a collective puja or abhishekam of the lingas.2017-08-14A photograph of many men seated on tiered red steps at an outdoor ritual site, with dark stone pedestals and rows of brass kalasha pots and oil lamps arranged along the steps. Most wear white or orange-red dhotis and bare-chested with rudraksha malas; several in orange or saffron cloth hold brass implements. A central figure in a white dhoti and shawl sits near the middle of the steps, with a rudraksha mala. Lush trees and a chain-link fence stand behind, with red flags at the right. Scattered men in white and orange ritual dress complete the scene.2017-06-26August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor ritual on red stone steps lined with rows of black stone shivalingam-shaped pedestals, each with brass vessels and lamps set around them. Many bare-chested men in white dhotis, some with orange cloths and rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged on the steps performing puja and offerings. Red flags stand at the left edge. A few men in the foreground wear saffron cloth. No single figure is clearly identifiable by appearance, so no candidate is marked. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right.2016-10-31May 24 20172017-05-24A large group of devotees seated in rows on red-painted stone steps, each before a dark stone pedestal with brass vessels and small oil lamps. Most men are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti marks on their chests. Several hold small items or work at offerings, with flower petals scattered on the steps. Red and orange flags stand at the left and right edges, and a metal railing runs along the right side. A figure in orange robes sits near the upper centre. A man at the lower left wears a red-brown cloth and a white-clad man at the lower right is bald and bearded. Some participants have long hair or blonde dreadlocks. The scene suggests a group ritual session.2017-07-31 +1 copies