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Outdoor ritual at a stepped red-brick tank with a still water surface on the right. In the centre a man in a rust-red robe wears a long white and pink flower garland and raises his hands above his head in salutation, standing beside a man in white dhoti and shawl with an orange cloth over his shoulder. Along the steps, many people in white and saffron clothing sit with palms pressed together, some with rudraksha malas, among black stone kalasha-style pillars and red flags on poles. Floral offerings and a purple and green cloth lie on a platform at the water's edge.

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May 29 20172017-05-29Outdoor temple tank scene with red stone steps lined with devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, many with palms pressed together in prayer. Small oil lamps stand on the steps. Red pennant flags on poles mark the ghat. A bare-chested man in a dark red robe with a white garland stands at the water's edge, meeting a man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl. Several people seated on the steps wear white and orange, and a few women in white and yellow sit among them.2017-05-29May 29 20172017-05-29May 29 20172017-05-29Photograph of a large group of men seated in rows on red-painted stone steps at an outdoor ritual, many bare-chested and wearing white dhotis with yellow borders, several with rudraksha malas and forehead markings. Some hold small brass vessels, a bell and a red-wrapped ritual item, and many have hands raised in mudra or offering gestures. Stone shivalinga-style pillars stand among them. A few men wear red shawls, and a bearded man in a red wrap sits centre-left. Several figures in the foreground and background are partially visible.2017-07-03 +1 copiesOutdoor ritual scene on red stone ghat steps beside a water area. Many men sit in rows on the steps, most bare-chested in white dhotis or in orange and saffron robes, each with a brass or dark kalasha-style vessel before them, some playing conch or horn-like instruments and some with hands folded. A standing man at right wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl with long dark hair and holds a small object. Red and orange flags line the left side, and a chain-link railing separates the seated group from the steps below. This appears to be a ritual gathering of priests and devotees, but no clear identifiable a person is confirmed by appearance.2017-07-24August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor temple ritual beside a stone-edged water tank at a temple. In the centre, a man in a rust-red robe with a long rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark walks along the stone path. Beside him, a bare-chested attendant in an orange cloth carries a brass plate of flowers and leaves, and a white-clad man walks at right near the water. Behind them, a row of people in white and orange clothing stand on the steps, many with hands folded. Several stone shivalinga stand on square bases at left, with a brass pot and kalasha nearby. A tall golden trident is visible above the crowd. The central figure's appearance is not clearly confirmed, so he is described by role only, as a robed devotee leading the procession.2017-05-22 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12July 31 20172017-07-31Large 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.2017-05-29Large outdoor ritual on red stone ghat steps beside water. Many people in white dhotis and white garments sit in rows on the steps, with others in saffron-orange clothing. Rows of small black stone lamps or pots are arranged on the steps. A central raised seat under a white canopy holds ornate gold-coloured items, with a striped woven mat spread below. A man in white at upper centre sits near the canopy. A drum rests on the steps at left. Several people in front hold items and perform ritual actions. A hillside of greenery and red flags appears at the top. Crowd is large but partly visible.2017-05-22