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Photograph of a large seated congregation on red-brick temple steps, many people with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. Rows of black stone vessels and brass pots stand among them. In the foreground a bare-chested man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and a white cap holds his hands in prayer, and another bare-chested man in grey trousers sits centrally with hands folded. A woman in pink top and white shawl, a woman in purple salwar, and a woman in green-and-orange sari also sit with hands joined. No individual is identifiable as a person from appearance alone.

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December 03 20162016-12-03December 03 20162016-12-03December 05 20162016-12-05Many devotees sit in rows on red stone steps, each beside a black Shivalinga and brass vessel, palms pressed together in prayer. Most men are bare-chested with white dhotis and rudraksha malas, while women wear white or coloured saris and salwar kameez, some with flower garlands and head coverings. Behind them stand brass kalashas and offerings.2016-12-05A photograph of a large seated congregation on red-tiered stone steps, filling the frame. Many participants sit cross-legged in rows, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis and women in white, pink, purple and orange saris or salwar. Most hold their hands together in anjali or rest them on their chests, and many sit before rows of identical black and gold kalasha-style vessels with brass lamps. Some participants wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti. Two women in front wear white and orange; a few people at the edges wear turbans or headscarves. No individual is clearly identifiable as a specific figure.2016-12-03Large outdoor photo of a crowd seated in rows on red-brick stepped tiers with black stone pedestals and brass kalasha-style vessels. Many participants sit with palms pressed together in namaste, most men bare-chested in white dhotis and white or saffron cloths with rudraksha malas and sacred ash on their chests, while women wear white saris, saffron tops, a teal shawl and a green kurta. A woman in a black-and-white sari sits near the front centre. A man in an orange wrap at upper right has his head bowed. A red flag rises at the left edge. No figure is clearly recognizable as a person, so no identification is made.2016-12-02Large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on tiered stone steps in front of a tall beige wall, many with palms pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed. Most wear white clothing, including white kurtas and saris, while others wear bare-chested with cream or tan dhotis and orange cloth, and some wear pastel shirts, pink and green shawls, and head coverings. Rudraksha-style malas and gold bangles are visible. A dark screen hangs on the wall at upper right. The scene suggests a collective satsang or Rudra Abhishekam-style puja session, with participants in devotional posture.2016-12-02 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05A large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on red-tiled tiered steps, each row lined with black stone shivalingam sculptures and small brass bowls and lamps. Many men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis and rudraksha malas, while women wear saris and salwar kameez in pink, red, teal, purple and orange. Several participants sit with hands folded or palms together in prayer, and some hold small items. Dense crowds fill the upper steps behind them. The image is a photograph and no single figure is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-12-03Large outdoor gathering of devotees seated on tiered red-and-stone steps in front of a tall tan wall, performing anjali mudra with palms pressed together. Many rows of black Shiva lingams sit on the steps before them, with brass bowls and small oil lamps placed among them, indicating a pada puja or lingam abhishekam ritual. Men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white or yellow dhotis, while women wear white saris, a red-and-green sari, and a maroon outfit. A woman in a white shawl and head covering sits centre front with hands folded. A young man in a yellow lungi and beads sits at right. Fewer dozens of people are visible, and no central figure is clearly identifiable among them.2016-12-03Outdoor Rudra Abhishekam on tiered red-brick steps lined with black stone Shiva lingams and brass pots. Dozens of participants sit in rows in white dhotis and white kurtas, many bare-chested with orange-red rudraksha malas, some in saffron or colourful clothing. Many have palms pressed together in prayer or eyes closed in meditation. Brass kalasha vessels, small lamps and offerings lie on the steps. A woman in a white top and grey trousers sits in the centre front, and a woman in an orange wrap sits at the left. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this crowd.2016-12-17December 03 20162016-12-03