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Outdoor photo of a large gathering at a temple-style compound beside a rectangular water tank with stone steps. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saffron dress sits on a striped mat holding a microphone, with others in orange robes beside her, some also holding microphones. Rows of seated devotees in white and orange line the red stone steps, and many small brass pots are arranged along the stairs. Saffron flags flutter above, and a pink brick building with a golden dome stands in the background under an overcast sky.

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Outdoor ceremony at a stepped stone ghat beside a long rectangular water tank, under an overcast sky with red-and-saffron flags on poles. Rows of devotees sit on red steps and stone platforms; several wear orange or saffron robes, and some men are bare-chested in white dhotis holding puja vessels and brass pots. A woman in orange sits on a striped mat holding a microphone, and another woman in red and pink sits on the steps at left with a black bag. Behind them stands a red-brick building with a golden dome, and at right a colourful painted statue. Gathered for a puja of seated devotees; the scene shows about thirty to forty people.2016-12-03Outdoor 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.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03 +1 copiesWide photo of an outdoor Pada Puja ceremony at a sunken rectangular stone tank of water with stepped tiered seating on both sides filled with seated devotees. A red-draped raised platform stands in the water, with a large ornate gold-and-red decorated throne or palanquin-like structure behind it, where robed figures in orange and white sit. A black stone Nandi bull with yellow garland sits at the near edge of the tank. Men in saffron and white clothing sit along the steps, several with large brass vessels and pots. Red flags line the sides, a cameraman films from the poolside, and a red-brick multi-storey building with a domed roof stands in the background under a cloudy sky.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03 +2 copiesWide aerial view of a large open-air ceremonial tank with stepped stone embankments lined with seated devotees in rows on red-tiled terraces, many wearing white and light clothing, with red flags along the railings. At the centre, a golden ornate throne-like seat with a dark red cloth platform stands in the water, a small group sits on it. Priests in white dhotis and bare upper bodies perform rituals on the stone steps near large copper pots and a black stone Nandi-like carved figure, with kalasha-style vessels in front. Cameras on tripods and a large brick hall with a canopy stand behind.2016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03Wide outdoor photo of a large tiered stone amphitheatre with red-brick steps filled with seated devotees, many in white and saffron clothing. Below, a rectangular water tank holds a red-draped raised platform with a large ornate golden throne-like seat, surrounded by red flags. Priests in white dhotis perform rituals at the tank's edge beside brass pots, a kalasha and small shivalinga-style stone pieces, while a cameraman films from the steps. A pillar-like temple structure and trees stand in the background under a cloudy sky. Pada puja ceremony setting.2016-12-03A wide outdoor photograph of a large red-tiered amphitheatre-style stepped stage with many people seated across the steps. Dozens of devotees wear white dhotis and white or saffron/orange clothing, many bare-chested men in white or orange cloths, and women in saris in pink, green, blue and orange. Some sit with small drums and percussion instruments in front of them. Rows of black cushions or small black mats are arranged across the steps. Red and saffron flags line the upper edges with a tall pole fence, trees behind, and a large colourful umbrella and audio equipment at left. The scene suggests a large gathering of participants seated in ceremonial rows.2016-12-03Wide outdoor photograph of a large stepped stone tank filled with water, used as a ritual pool. A raised red-draped platform stands in the middle, holding an ornate golden throne-like seat with a central figure, surrounded by seated devotees and attendants. Along the front edge, bare-chested men in white dhotis sit beside rows of black stone shivalingas and brass pots and kalasha vessels. Terraced seating on both sides is packed with seated devotees under a cloudy sky, with red and white flags lining the tank and a pink multistorey building with a domed top behind. A cameraman stands at the water's edge. Many people are visible, though the exact count is hard to determine.2016-12-03A large outdoor ceremony at a stone-edged water tank, with a shaved-headed monk in orange robes seated on the steps near the bottom right. Rows of seated devotees fill the stands on the left, many in white and yellow saris, a young child in red held by a woman in a yellow outfit, and men in white dhotis and shirts sitting along the water's edge. Across the tank, a large black Shiva lingam is decorated with marigold garlands on a yellow-and-red garlanded platform, with a flower-covered tiered stage beside it. Red-brick buildings and tall flagpoles stand in the background, and the tank reflects the lingam. The scene suggests a Rudrabhishekam ritual with satsang seating. The monk's features are not clear enough for an identity claim.2016-12-27December 03 20162016-12-03