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Outdoor photograph of a large tiered red-stepped amphitheatre at dusk with warm low sunlight. Many people in white clothing sit on the steps playing large barrel drums and drums with orange-red coverings, while others in white and orange sit among them. Near the right side a framed portrait sits on a small stand beside an empty row of ornate silver-framed red cushioned seats on a red-carpeted step. A metal railing and tall poles fence the stepped area, with palm trees and a tent roof behind.

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January 13 20152015-01-13Outdoor photograph of a large red-tiered stone amphitheatre-style ghat beside a water channel, lined with red and white flags on poles. Many people sit in rows on the steps, a large group of men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis, with women in colourful saris and salwar. Rows of small black ritual lamps or vessels line the steps, and drums sit near the front with several seated drummers. A red-draped table with offerings stands at the right edge by the water. A decorative parasol-style canopy is visible at upper left. Some figures appear to be seated in a puja or satsang gathering. No individual can be identified from appearance; the scene shows a group ritual or event.2016-12-03A photograph of a crowd gathered on red stone ghat steps beside a river, many people in white ritual clothes with hands pressed together in prayer. In the foreground, drummers in white dhotis play large barrel drums, one wearing a teal shirt. A woman in an orange-and-gold sari kneels at left, and a woman in white sari stands near centre. Bamboo poles line the steps, with garlands and brass vessels visible along the stairs. Men in white with yellow shawls stand on the steps at right, and a man in a white shirt at top right gestures toward the water. No figure clearly matches the a person appearance cues.2010-07-25May 29 20172017-05-29Outdoor Guru Purnima gathering at a temple tank with red-painted stone steps descending to still green water. Hundreds of seated devotees, mostly in white clothes, fill the tiers, with some in orange and saffron. Several robed figures in orange sit near the lower steps beside a low platform and an umbrella. Drummers in white play drums on the steps, and a line of white-clad attendants stands along the right edge. Banana plants and strings of small lights line the upper railing.2013-07-22December 05 20162016-12-05May 24 20172017-05-24A large photograph of many people seated in rows on red sandstone steps beside still water, performing a riverside ritual. Dozens of devotees wear white dhotis and white shawls, some bare-chested in orange or saffron cloths, while others are dressed in orange and saffron sannyasi robes. Many sit before small black and brown ritual vessels and brass lamps arranged along the steps, and a few stand with flower garlands. Orange flags on poles, flowering shrubs and a small shrine-like structure frame the scene. The water reflects the steps and seated figures.2017-05-29Outdoor photo of a wide red-painted stepped ghat or amphitheatre filled with seated devotees dressed in white. Several people in the foreground sit on the lower steps, one bald man in white in front. In the middle, an orange cloth and a red bolster are laid across the steps, possibly reserved seating. Standing figures in white and an orange-robed person stand higher up near a white railing under an overcast sky.2010-09-12A large outdoor ceremony on red-painted stone steps lined with black stone shivalingas. Dozens of people sit in rows across the tiers: women in saffron, pink, teal and purple saris, men bare-chested in white dhotis, and many in white or orange garments. Several drummers in orange cloth and white dhotis play large drums on the lower steps, while a boy in white and a girl in green sari sit nearby. A man in an orange dhoti on the right raises folded hands in prayer, and a small brass lamp and offering vessels stand among the steps. Many seated devotees hold their hands together in worship, forming a crowd of roughly several dozen people in a temple-steps setting.2016-12-03A large crowd of devotees sits on red stone steps beside a rectangular water tank at an outdoor ashram event. Many people wear white dhotis and shawls, some with bare upper bodies, while others wear saffron or orange robes and garments. A few women in white and in orange sari-style dress are seated among them. A gilded ornate throne stands on a raised platform partway up the steps, draped with coloured cloth, and a cameraman's tripod and boom rig is set up on the left. Pale pink flowering shrubs, orange flags and a temple spire appear at the top of the image.2017-05-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of drummers and musicians seated on red-painted temple steps at an outdoor ceremony. Many performers wear saffron-orange cloth with white dhotis and rudraksha beads. Several play large white-faced drums, and others play small hand drums, cymbals and a brass trumpet. Dark stone lamp stands and brass vessels sit on the steps behind them. A few young performers wear orange saris or pink blouses. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is visible among the musicians.2016-12-03