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Outdoor riverside ghat scene at dusk with a large crowd gathered along the far bank and steps of a river. In the foreground, devotees sit on a red-draped platform and steps beside the water, many in white or colourful saris and kurtas. Trays of marigold garlands, flower-decorated offering plates, brass pots and a covered silver vessel sit on the red cloth. A man in white clothes sits on the right near the offerings. A red-and-white arched bridge and a yellow tower stand in the background, with a temple facade at right.

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Outdoor river ghat scene at Haridwar: a large crowd of many people sits on stone steps along a broad river, with a long arched bridge and a yellow lookout tower behind. In the foreground a white-robed man sits on a raised red and yellow platform with brass vessels, marigold garlands and flower offerings, beside a silver kalasha on a stand. Other people in white and dark clothes sit or stand on the platform and along the water's edge, some with folded hands. The scene suggests a riverside puja or satsang gathering, with a yellow boat and orange flowers prominent.2014-03-20Outdoor riverside ghat scene at dusk on a wide river, with a large crowd of devotees seated on the steps and embankment across the water. In the foreground on a red-carpeted platform, a man with grey hair tied back, wearing a brown vest over a beige kurta, stands facing the river. Seated beside him in white clothes, a man sits near a small silver kalasha on a cloth-covered stand, and nearby devotees sit with offerings in brass plates of flowers, fruit and sweets. Behind them a red-and-orange temple stands on the right, with a red-and-white clock tower and a bridge visible in the distance, and colourful canopies line the far bank. The text on the temple reads Shri Ganga Sabha Mandir.2014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20Evening aarti ceremony on a riverside ghat beside a wide river, with a large crowd gathered along the far bank and steps. In the foreground, a seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange robe with gold bangles and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds hands together in prayer beside a silver ritual platform decorated with orange and pink marigold garlands, a red cloth, brass lamps and flower petals. Behind them, a standing man in white kurta and grey vest and several devotees in white and grey clothing face the river, one holding a lit flame. Temple structures, a yellow watchtower and a stone bridge are visible in the background.2014-03-20A large crowd of devotees gathers on a riverside ghat at a temple complex, with white and red shrine towers and domed temples behind them. Many people sit close together on the steps and along the bank, some in white and saffron clothing, many women wearing colourful saris and headscarves. In the foreground at left, a man in white with an orange shawl sits behind offering plates with flowers, sweets and lamps. Further back, a priest in white stands at a puja table. Power lines cross the sky above and a river flows beside the crowd.2014-07-27A large crowd of devotees gathers densely on a riverside ghat at dusk, many seated on the steps and some standing, dressed in white kurtas, saris and colourful shawls. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta and saffron-orange shawl sits behind a low ritual table with brass plates, flower garlands and offering trays. Behind them, white and red-striped Hindu shrine towers and a temple rise above the river. Overhead tangle utility wires and a lamppost. A few people on the left wear bright saffron and orange cloths. Photographed from a distance, the figures are small and some are partially visible.2014-07-27July 27 20142014-07-27A wide photograph of a river ghat at dusk, a large crowd of many devotees lining the far bank and steps, with umbrellas, watchtowers, a footbridge, and flags visible. In the right foreground, a decorated ceremonial palanquin or boat is draped with orange and magenta marigold garlands and red-and-gold cloth, carrying a deity murti, with ghat lamps and a temple shrine at the upper right. The water is calm and grey.2014-03-20March 20 20142014-03-20