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A 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.

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A large group of devotees sit on red-painted stone steps in an outdoor ritual setting, with many small black stone shivalinga-style pedestals along the steps. Most men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis with yellow-gold borders and rudraksha malas, while several others wear orange-saffron cloths. Brass kalashas and oil lamps sit before them, and a few hold conch shells and small brass vessels. Some people meditate with eyes closed, and an orange flame glows at the lower right. Tall green trees and a chain-link fence sit behind the steps.2017-06-26A 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.2017-06-26July 17 20172017-07-17 +1 copiesMay 24 20172017-05-24June 26 20172017-06-26July 17 20172017-07-17 +1 copiesPhotograph of many people seated on tiered red steps of a stone ghat-like structure with black stone pillars and brass vessels. Several men are bare-chested in white dhotis with gold borders, wearing rudraksha malas; others wear saffron/orange robes or shawls. A figure in the centre-right wears a white dhoti and holds a brass object, while a man with a white-marked face sits in white. A few young people sit in orange robes holding small brass pieces. Many brass kalasha-style vessels and small lamps are arranged on the steps. A chain-link fence and greenery are behind.2017-06-26Outdoor photo of a red stone ghat staircase lined with rows of black stone shivalinga-style pedestals and small brass pots, where several men sit in meditative postures with hands in anjali mudra. Most are bare-chested in white dhotis; a central man wears a white dhoti with yellow border and rudraksha mala, and a man on the left wears orange cloth with mala beads. A man on the right has long hair and wears a white dhoti with orange cloth beside him. Red flags stand at the left edge and an orange cloth lies on the step at right. Partially visible heads appear in the lower corners.2016-11-26 +1 copiesLarge 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.2017-05-29October 31 20162016-10-31December 15 20162016-12-15June 26 20172017-06-26