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Night aarti on a riverbank ghat. A bare-chested man in an orange dhoti stands at center, holding a large lit aarti lamp with flames rising, facing the water. Behind him an orange umbrella is held aloft, and devotees in orange and saffron clothing crowd the steps. A man in a yellow shirt on the right raises his hands and a person films with a mobile phone on a tripod. Bright floodlights and string lights glow over the river, with red and orange flags visible in the background.

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Night aarti at a riverside ghat with a large crowd. In the centre, a shirtless priest in a yellow dhoti holds a brass lamp toward the flames, with a second priest in a yellow dhoti behind him beside a tall fire-lit lamp stand. Behind them stand crowds of devotees, some in white and pink-red clothing and red headbands, many raising phones to film. Orange and red flags, an orange umbrella, street lights and illuminated temple shrines line the water at dusk. Several uniformed police officers stand among the onlookers. A small orange table holds offerings. Orange tinted flames rise from the lamp stands, and the river reflects the lights. a person is not clearly visible in this image.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Night aarti at a riverside ghat. In the foreground a bare-chested priest in a yellow dhoti raises a large brass aarti lamp with a tall flame toward the sky, while onlookers crowd the steps, many raising hands in prayer. Another priest in a yellow dhoti stands on a raised platform at the water's edge beside an orange-covered table. Orange and red umbrellas shade the crowd, and river water reflects coloured lights and temple flags beyond. Uniformed police stand among the devotees. The scene suggests a Shipra river aarti, with the a person cue unclear from appearance.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Night-time outdoor procession at a river ghat with a crowd of devotees. In the centre, a bare-chested young man in a yellow dhoti and sacred thread stands with his eyes half-closed while another man in an orange shawl holds up a large brass lamp with bright flames. Behind them a yellow ceremonial umbrella with beaded fringe and additional oil lamps glow among the crowd. Street lights and green illumination surround the scene, and several people hold up phones to record.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Night aarti on a riverbank ghat at Ujjain, with a lit fire lamp held aloft by a bare-chested priest in saffron-orange dhoti at the right edge. Several devotees stand in a row in orange, yellow and pink dhotis and kurtas, hands folded, one playing a small hand drum. At left, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace raises his hand beside an ornate golden palanquin-style canopy holding a brass lamp. Red and orange flags, a saffron umbrella, and a crowd of onlookers and cameramen fill the background along the illuminated water. Photo taken at night with bright street lights.2016-04-24Evening aarti at a riverside ghat at night, with a crowd behind a line of devotees in saffron and yellow clothing. A figure at the left wearing an orange turban, orange robe and gold-bead necklace holds a brass oil lamp with a flame. In the centre, a bare-chested priest in yellow dhoti raises a burning lamp toward a larger flame on a wooden platform, while a man in a red-and-pink dress holds a brass plate. Red and orange flags, colourful umbrellas and a gold canopy frame the scene, with lights reflecting on the water behind.2016-04-24Night aarti on a riverbank ghat at the Ujjain Kumbh Mela, with a large crowd and lit lamps. On the left, a man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style gold necklace raises one arm beside a golden umbrella and a brass lamp with flame. Behind him, men in orange and yellow dhotis and saffron scarves stand with palms pressed together. On the right, a bare-chested man in an orange-yellow dhoti holds a flaming brass aarti lamp aloft. Red and yellow flags and decorated umbrellas line the scene, and a photographer stands at the water's edge.2016-04-24Night aarti on a riverside ghat. A bare-chested priest in a golden-yellow dhoti holds a large brass aarti lamp with several tall flames, swinging it toward the river. Behind him a dense crowd of devotees, many in white and some in red headcloths, raise hands and phones. Orange and red umbrellas, red flags and illuminated temple shrines line the bank under street lamps, and a few figures stand at the water's edge. The scene is Shipra river aarti at Ujjain.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Night aarti at a riverbank ghat with a crowd behind. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange garments holds a brass oil lamp with a flame, beside several men in yellow, orange and red clothes with hands joined in prayer. A young shirtless man in an orange dhoti on the steps holds a brass bowl, while another man in a yellow dhoti raises a large lit aarti lamp high. Red and orange flags, umbrellas and a decorated golden palanquin stand behind them under street lights.2016-04-24