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Photograph of a group of men in white dhotis with yellow borders standing and sitting on the red stone steps of a tiered ghat-like structure lined with rows of black stone shivalinga and nandi-style sculptures. Several men are bare-chested with rudraksha malas; some stand with hands folded in prayer, while others sit on the lower steps. A few men wear white shirts or kurtas. Red and orange flags are fixed along the white railing, and a pool of water lies at the bottom with scattered petals on the steps. Greenery grows behind the structure.

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August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of a group of devotees seated on wide stone steps in front of a red-brick tiered structure lined with black stone lingam-shaped pillars. Some attendees are bare-chested and wear white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas, while the women wear white saris with gold borders and rudraksha mala necklaces. A man in a white dhoti stands at the upper left beside red flags. Several participants sit with hands clasped, and a metal railing runs along the left side. The scene appears to be a gathering at a temple-like ceremonial space. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2017-08-14A photograph of a group of men in white and cream dhotis, most bare-chested with rudraksha malas, seated and standing on red-brick temple steps beside a small pool. Several men in the foreground sit on the steps; others stand with hands folded in front of them. Behind them, rows of black stone deity figures and small shrine plinths line a tiered red wall, with saffron flags on white poles and green trees above. Pale flower petals scatter the pool's stone edge. The scene resembles a ritual gathering at the ashram before a bathing or puja.2017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14August 14 20172017-08-14Outdoor ritual scene at a red-brick stepped structure lined with rows of black Shiva lingams on small pedestals and dark stone sculptures. A line of devotees in white and cream dhotis and saris climbs or descends stone steps beside a still water pool, many with palms pressed together in anjali. One figure in a bright orange robe stands at upper right with hands folded, and a child in a yellow sari walks at the lower right edge. Red flags and a white railing run along the steps, and reflections of the white-clad procession shimmer in the water.2017-08-14Outdoor ritual on red stone steps lined with rows of black stone shivalingam-shaped pedestals, each with brass vessels and lamps set around them. Many bare-chested men in white dhotis, some with orange cloths and rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged on the steps performing puja and offerings. Red flags stand at the left edge. A few men in the foreground wear saffron cloth. No single figure is clearly identifiable by appearance, so no candidate is marked. A printed copyright line appears at the lower right.2016-10-31Outdoor photo of a red stone ghat staircase lined with rows of black stone shivalinga-style pedestals and small brass pots, where several men sit in meditative postures with hands in anjali mudra. Most are bare-chested in white dhotis; a central man wears a white dhoti with yellow border and rudraksha mala, and a man on the left wears orange cloth with mala beads. A man on the right has long hair and wears a white dhoti with orange cloth beside him. Red flags stand at the left edge and an orange cloth lies on the step at right. Partially visible heads appear in the lower corners.2016-11-26 +1 copiesA large group of devotees sit on red-painted stone steps in an outdoor ritual setting, with many small black stone shivalinga-style pedestals along the steps. Most men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis with yellow-gold borders and rudraksha malas, while several others wear orange-saffron cloths. Brass kalashas and oil lamps sit before them, and a few hold conch shells and small brass vessels. Some people meditate with eyes closed, and an orange flame glows at the lower right. Tall green trees and a chain-link fence sit behind the steps.2017-06-26A large outdoor ritual on red-painted stone steps lined with black stone shivalinga-style lingams. Many bare-chested men wear white dhotis and rudraksha malas, seated on the steps with brass kalashas, bells and small oil lamps arranged before them. Several men wear saffron/orange cloths. Two young children in white sit among them and a woman in orange stands at left. Some men hold brass vessels and conch-like instruments. A metal fence and green trees are behind. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is distinguishable with confidence.2017-06-26