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Night-time outdoor gathering in rain at a temple-like courtyard, lit by a green light. Many participants in white or cream clothing with red shoulder cloths and red-and-white garlands sit closely packed on the ground facing a central area. Several figures in saffron and maroon robes stand together near a wooden bench in the centre-right, among them a bare-shouldered figure wearing ornate gold adornments and a robed figure in white. Red flags and a tall red pole stand at left, with a red-and-white canopy overhead. Some participants are seated under umbrellas in the rain, and a bright orange-clad figure stands at the far right edge. Sacred bathing or ritual gathering atmosphere.

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September 18 20152015-09-18 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20152015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18Outdoor photograph in heavy rain under dark trees and an umbrella, showing a crowd of devotees gathered around a seated central figure on a wooden bench. The central man wears a dark maroon-red cloth, a gold-toned neck garland, and holds a white flower. Around him, people wear white dhotis with gold borders, red and maroon shawls, and white garlands; several hold red and saffron flags. A woman at left holds a white megaphone. Many participants are wet from rain. Several shaved-headed men in white and maroon attire stand behind. Approximately 40 people are visible.2015-09-18September 18 20152015-09-18Night outdoor gathering under a tree beside a water edge, lit by a green spotlight and a small lamp. Dozens of devotees sit closely packed on the ground in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris, many wearing red-and-maroon shawls and wraps. Behind them, a standing group of saffron and maroon-robed sadhus and priests wear rudraksha malas and garlands, some holding red flags and a small lamp. A central figure in a deep maroon robe stands among them with a white cloth in hand, and a wooden seat is visible at right. A tall white-and-green ceremonial structure stands behind the group.2015-09-18Night outdoor gathering of many seated devotees in white dhotis and maroon or red shawls, with a standing group of saffron and maroon robed sannyasis and priests adorned with marigold garlands and rudraksha malas. A bald man in maroon robe holds a white handheld microphone while speaking to the crowd. Green stage light and a red flag appear in the background, with a wooden bench at center. Several standing men in white garments wear red shawls, and a woman in a white sari with blue blouse sits in the foreground.2015-09-18Night outdoor gathering in rain at a stone courtyard lit by a green light. A large crowd of devotees sits on the wet ground in white dhotis and white and red shawls, many with long wet hair. Standing at the centre, a group of ochre- and saffron-robed sannyasis and priests in rudraksha malas and ceremonial necklaces stand near a wooden bench, with a red flag and a green-lit shrine behind them. A man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. The scene appears to be a satsang or ritual session held in the rain.2015-09-18Outdoors at night in rain, a crowd of devotees surrounds a seated person on a wooden park bench with a white flower in hand. Many people wear white dhotis or sarees with red-maroon shawls and gold-bordered cloth, and several wear red-brown garlands and rudraksha-style malas. Red and orange triangular flags on poles stand among the group, a black umbrella is raised, and a plastic water bottle sits on the paving. The seated figure wears a maroon-and-gold dhoti and gold ornaments, with a bald man in orange-gold cloth standing nearby. The scene appears to be a satsang or group gathering.2015-09-18Outdoor rain-soaked gathering at a Kumbh Snan session near Triyambakeshwar. A central figure in saffron-brown robes and a bead mala raises both arms above a wooden bench, surrounded by sannyasis in saffron and white dhotis wearing gold-coloured garlands and rudraksha malas. Many devotees in white clothes with red shawls sit close below, some with hands folded in anjali, others with raised arms. Water falls heavily through the scene, drenching clothes and hair. A red flag and a flower-decorated pole stand behind the group. The central figure has long dark hair and a red-brown wrap, with distinctive ornate gold neck adornments.2015-09-18