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Night-time photograph of a crowded ritual on stone steps where many people sit beside black stone shivalingams on round yoni-style bases. Men in white dhotis sit bare-chested, one bending over a lingam with offerings; a woman in a pale pink top and purple shawl wears a red-and-white beaded mala and holds a small object. Brass vessels and oil lamps sit among the lingams, and a woman in yellow sits in the lower left corner. The setting resembles a Rudrabhishekam abhishekam, but no a person candidate is clearly identifiable by appearance.

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December 11 20162016-12-11A photograph of a large evening ritual where many devotees sit on red-brick steps beside rows of black stone Shivalingam forms, each set on a round black base. In the foreground a woman in a magenta pink top and pink trousers with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, tending a small offering plate beside brass pots and bowls. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with rudraksha beads sits nearby, and another man in a white dhoti and red-orange shawl sits to the right with a lit oil lamp. Bright lights glow above the crowd. Many devotees fill the background, some in white and some in pink and red clothing.2016-12-06Night photograph of a large outdoor ritual in which many devotees sit in tiers on a stepped stone platform, each before a black stone Shivalinga on a round yoni-peetha base. In the foreground a woman in a white shirt and dark trousers cups a small lit oil lamp, with a brass pot and flower offerings beside her. A bare-chested man in white dhoti sits near a lingam, and a woman in a pink top and rudraksha mala holds a flame. Behind them many people sit with brass vessels and lamps, and a woman on the right wears an orange sari. Floodlights and red flags are visible in the background.2016-12-11 +1 copiesDevotees sit on red stone steps beside rows of black stone Shivalingams with brass tops, performing a Rudra Abhishekam-style ritual with small brass pouring vessels. In the foreground a woman in a white and gold sari and a dark rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel; beside her a fair-haired woman in a purple sari with a red rudraksha mala pours from a brass cup. Next to them a woman in a grey shawl and a shirtless man with a mala also hold brass vessels, and a bald man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a yellow and green sari sit further back. Brass lamps and vessels stand on the steps behind them.2016-12-16December 11 20162016-12-11 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of a ritual on red-brick steps lined with black stone shivalingams and small brass vessels with lamps. Many seated devotees perform a puja. Some men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white dhotis, one wears an orange cloth, and women wear saris, salwar and western clothes. A woman in white trousers and a black top holds her hands together in prayer, while a woman in black holds a brass lamp. A chain-link fence with red cloth and flags stands behind. No individual is confidently identified as a person.2016-12-18A photograph of a large group performing abhishekam at rows of black stone Shivalingams on red-painted tiered steps. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a brass vessel pouring liquid over a black lingam, while other devotees seated along the steps hold brass pouring vessels. Several participants wear white clothing and rudraksha malas, and a woman in white sits at left. Brass bowls and small offerings rest on the steps, with spectators in the background and red flags above. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2016-12-03A photograph of many devotees seated on red-painted tiered steps at night, each holding a small lit oil lamp in both hands during a deepam lamp ceremony. Dark black stone shivalingam-style bases with brass pots and vessels sit on each step. Several women wear saris, kurtas and salwar in blues, greens, purple and orange, while others wear white ritual clothes with red-and-white mala beads. A man in the foreground wears a red shawl over white clothes, and a shaved-headed man in orange-red wraps sits at lower right. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd, so no candidate is marked in the appearance field.2016-12-12Outdoor Maheshwara Puja on red stone steps with a chain-link fence and red cloth behind. Many participants sit in rows on the steps, beside black Shivalingam-shaped stone forms and small brass bowls and lamps. Several men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white dhotis, one wearing an orange cloth, and some women wear saris and kurtas. Participants hold small ritual items and sip or offer from vessels. No clearly identifiable central figure appears in the frame, so no a person candidate is marked.2016-12-18Night ritual scene with many devotees seated in rows on stepped platforms, each holding small oil lamps or lit wicks in front of black stone lingams on pedestals. Foreground: a bare-chested man in white dhoti and a woman in orange-and-black patterned dress lighting lamps. Behind them, a woman in white top and pink trousers with a beaded necklace, a woman in green skirt with a long-sleeved blue blouse, and others in white and saffron clothing. Strings of coloured lights and brass vessels are visible, with a temple-like canopy at upper right. The setting suggests a lamp-lit puja or Rudra Abhishekam gathering.2016-12-09Night photo of a crowded outdoor stepped amphitheatre of red-painted stone tiers lined with black stone Shiva lingams, each on a round black yoni-pitha base. Devotees sit on the steps behind the lingams, many in white and cream clothing, some in saffron and purple saris, and several wearing rudraksha malas and white robes. Several women raise a hand in a gesture as if pointing or offering, while a man bare-chested beside them wears a rudraksha mala and sits with palms together. Small brass lamps and oil lamps with flames sit on the steps near the lingams, and bright string lights hang above the stands. Scene suggests a lamp-lit ritual gathering.2016-12-12Night photo of a large outdoor ritual gathering on red-brick tiered steps lined with black stone lingams on pedestals, each with small brass vessels. Many participants sit closely, some bare-chested in white dhotis, others in saris, salwar kameez and white or pastel clothing. Several wear rudraksha malas. A woman in a white top with a red-orange shawl sits with head bowed, and a grey-haired woman in white with a red shawl leans over a lingam. Strings of coloured fairy lights, a floodlight and red-and-yellow flags are visible above. No single presenter is clearly identifiable among the crowd. A young man with reddish-blond hair is in the lower left foreground, and a bowed, white-clad figure is partly visible at the lower edge.2016-12-06