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A large outdoor ritual gathering on tiered red-brick steps beside a long reflecting water channel. Hundreds of people, many bare-chested or in white dhotis and saris, sit in rows before small brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels arranged on the steps. Red flags line the edges, and a large screen on the wall at upper right shows a ceremony. Several attendants in white dhotis stand on the lower steps near the water, and a cameraman in white stands on the upper tier. No individual can be confidently identified as the a person from appearance alone.

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December 03 20162016-12-03Outdoor photo of a large seated congregation on tiered red stone steps beside a pool, performing a Rudra Abhishekam-style ritual. Many participants, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in white or coloured saris, sit before rows of small black Shiva lingams with brass vessels. Red flags on poles stand among the rows, a chain-link fence divides the tiers, and a green hose runs along the lower steps. A tree and a plain wall sit behind. No individual can be clearly identified as a person from appearance in this view.2016-12-17Photograph of a large outdoor amphitheatre-style ritual arena with red-and-orange stepped seating filled with many people, most seated on black stone-like seats or mats, many wearing white clothes. Red flags on tall poles line the terraces and walkways. On the left, a sunken water tank with stone steps leads down to the water, and a man in white stands on the lower steps. Near the centre, a stone bull (Nandi-style) figure sits on a plinth beside orange-robed attendants and clay pots. Tall trees, palms, a red backdrop and floodlights frame the scene under an overcast sky. Crowd is large, with hundreds of visible people across the terraces.2016-12-02December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A large crowd of devotees sits on tiered red stone steps beside a water tank, many holding small brass or copper vessels and kalashas near their laps during a ritual gathering. Several men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis, while women wear saris and salwar kameez in red, pink, green, purple and blue. Red flags with white borders stand along metal railings in the foreground, and a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with a camera on his shoulder stands at the lower left. Most people are seated in close rows. No individual can be identified as a person.2016-12-03Wide overhead view of an outdoor amphitheatre-style ritual ground with tiered red-brick steps lined with rows of seated devotees, many in white and light clothing. Red flags line the railings and walkways. A stepped stone pool or sunken tank sits at the lower left, with a red canopy at its edge. Near the centre, a priest in white dhoti walks down the steps, and a figure in orange robes stands beside a stone deity murti on a raised platform. A red-draped backdrop and trees frame the scene. Many people sit on mats in rows, and a cameraman with equipment is visible at the lower right. The setting suggests a large abhishekam or satsang gathering.2016-12-02A large crowd of devotees sits in rows on red-tiered stone steps, each person in front of a small brass or silver kalasha-style vessel and a shivalingam-shaped offering. Many wear white dhotis and shawls, while others wear saffron, pink, red and blue saris and kurtas. Bare-chested men in white dhotis stand among the rows, and one man near the right edge holds a camera. A red flag hangs at the right, and a large screen and tripod-mounted camera appear at the top right. The setting is an outdoor ritual gathering, consistent with a pada puja event.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03A large crowd of devotees sits on tiered red steps in an outdoor amphitheatre-style setting, with a plain tan wall behind them. Many men wear white dhotis and are bare-chested, while women wear saris and salwar in pink, teal, orange, yellow and green. Numerous small brass oil lamps are arranged on the steps. In the foreground, several red stacking chairs are set out, and a few people in white and orange clothing sit near them. Several figures appear in saffron-orange robes among the audience. The scene looks like a gathered ritual or satsang session. A photo credit mark and copyright text are visible at the lower right.2016-12-03Aerial view of a large outdoor ritual on tiered red-painted steps beside a water channel, with hundreds of participants seated in rows. Most wear white or light dhotis and sarees, with bright saris in pink, orange, green and blue scattered throughout. Many sit before small brass oil lamps arranged on each step. Several attendants in white dhotis move along the steps and stand near a wall with red-and-yellow flags. A cameraman with a tripod stands at the upper right. The crowd is too large for an exact count, so it is recorded as a large group.2016-12-03