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Outdoor riverside ghat scene with a large crowd gathered on stone steps above a muddy river. In the centre, a robed figure in orange-saffron garments with a garland of orange flowers stands at a ceremonial platform, with a brass-and-blue puja arrangement holding flowers and offerings in front. Nearby, several people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with red-and-white shawls, attend the rite, and a woman in white and a woman in red and gold stand close by. A decorated wooden palanquin or ratha with orange-and-white garlands sits at left, and a man in white holds a small metal vessel. Signboards in Hindi and an upper-storey sign reading Shri Ganesh Hotel mark the old town backdrop.

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Large crowd of devotees gathered on riverside steps by a murky brown river, many in white dhotis and kurtas or saffron and red shawls. A figure in orange robes with a garland and a red-and-brown shawl stands center-right on a red mat near a brass tray of offerings and flowers, with a second robed figure beside him. A decorated palanquin-like shrine with orange and red garlands sits at left, and a pink building with a 'Shri Ganesh Vishno Hotel' sign rises behind the crowd.2014-07-27A large outdoor crowd gathers on riverside ghats in Haridwar, with many people in white dhotis and kurtas and women in white saris. On the steps, a group of saffron-robed sadhus and ritual participants surrounds a decorated brass puja tray with flowers, marigold garlands and a blue deity murti; a long pole with a trident-like top stands beside them. A shrine-like carriage draped in orange and red with flower garlands sits to the left, and a yellow canopy with a sign reading Surya and Radha Krishna Sanstha hangs above. Hindi signage and Shri Ganesh Teshno Hotel appear on buildings behind the river.2014-07-27July 27 20142014-07-27 +1 copiesMarch 20 20142014-03-20Outdoor river ghat ceremony at dusk with a very large crowd of devotees lining the stone steps and bank, many dressed in white and bright saree colours, some raising hands. On the steps, several men in white dhotis and kurtas perform an aarti, one holding a flaming lamp at the center, while others play drums and hold brass items. A decorated palanquin or shrine with a deity murti stands at left beside lit oil lamps, and garlanded figures sit near a floral-decorated altar at lower right. Buildings with signboards and a hotel sign rise behind the crowd over flowing river water.2014-07-27 +1 copiesJuly 27 20142014-07-27Large outdoor ghat scene on riverside steps with a dense crowd of hundreds of devotees gathered above and along the stairs. In the foreground, rows of men in white dhotis with orange-bordered cloth stand on the steps beside a decorated palanquin-like shrine with orange marigold garlands and a deity murti. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands near a red-curtained structure, and white-clad ritual participants surround a brass puja tray with flowers, a kalasha and lamps. Overhead signs read Shri Ganesh Shno Hotel and a blue banner in Hindi; a yellow temple spire is visible at the top.2014-07-27A large crowd of devotees gathers on the stone steps of a river ghat, with a dense mass of people on the bank above. Several men in white dhotis with yellow borders and bare upper bodies stand at the water's edge, and one bends forward in a ritual gesture beside a brass vessel and a tray of offerings. Women and girls wear white saris and garlands, some with red-orange shawls. Ornate decorated palanquin-like carts and a small shrine with flower garlands sit on the steps, and a painted sign reads Shri Ganesh Hotel above the buildings. Men in white and saffron-coloured robes are visible among the crowd. Water fills the foreground.2014-07-27July 27 20142014-07-27 +1 copiesEvening ganga aarti on a riverside ghat with a large crowd of devotees filling the steps and embankment above the water. Several white-clad priests stand on the stone steps waving flaming oil lamps and torches toward the river. A decorated palanquin-style shrine with a deity murti stands near the lamps, and a small lit boat with offerings floats on the water. Many people in white and colourful clothing watch with raised hands, and a shop signboard with Hindi text stands at the top left. Dusk light reflects warmly on the water.2014-07-27 +1 copiesJuly 27 20142014-07-27A crowded riverside ghat in Haridwar with stone steps leading down to flowing water. Many devotees in white and red clothing, including men in white kurta-style garments with red shawls and women in saffron, red and orange saris, fill the steps. Blue tarpaulin canopies shelter groups near the water. Some people bathe waist-deep in the river, and a bare-chested man stands at the lower left. A cluster of people in white near the center appears to be gathered around a small raised platform with red mats. Pink and yellow buildings, signboards and a Shri Ganesh Lodge sign line the background.2014-07-27