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Outdoor photo of a large assembly on tiered red-carpeted stone steps beside a water tank. Hundreds of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees in orange and maroon fill the steps, with many white-clad attendants standing above. A central figure in orange sits on a raised seat under multiple orange and red umbrellas, with a trident-topped staff and ornamental gold-and-blue canopy behind. Empty orange thrones flank the steps, and a decorated canopy and palm fronds frame the scene.

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Outdoor ceremony on wide red stone steps beside water, with a large crowd of saffron-robed sannyasis and seated devotees in orange and maroon clothing. A central figure in a white-trimmed cloth stands at the front holding a microphone, while a seated figure in saffron stands out on a raised platform near a golden canopy structure. Orange and yellow umbrellas, trident-tipped staffs and white-clad attendants surround the gathering, with a decorated golden ratha or palanquin-like structure at top left and banana-tree posts lining the terrace.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27Outdoor ceremony on wide red-tiled steps beside a pool, with a large crowd of saffron- and orange-robed sannyasis and women in orange and maroon seated in rows. Many attendees wear white. A central figure sits on a raised seat at the top of the steps, adorned with garlands, with a red-and-gold canopy and an ornate golden palanquin or chariot structure behind. Yellow and orange umbrellas, red umbrellas and trident-topped staffs stand among the crowd, and a seated attendant near the front holds a long staff. Empty orange armchairs flank the steps.2013-12-27Outdoor photograph of a large crowd seated on tiered red-stone steps beside a pool of water, at a ceremony with many devotees in saffron and orange robes and white clothing. Saffron-robed attendants hold tall ceremonial staffs with trident-like tops. A golden ornate temple chariot or ratha with garlands and colourful drapes stands at the back under a row of tall poles hung with banana leaves. Several large orange, red and yellow parasols shade the seated rows. A central figure sits on a raised seat in the middle of the steps, wearing a white garment, but the figure is too small to judge in detail. A faint logo appears in the upper left.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27Outdoor photo of a large seated congregation on red-tiered stone steps beside a water tank. Many people in saffron and orange robes sit in rows, with some in maroon and red clothing and a few in white. A figure at the centre of the upper steps sits on a raised seat under a decorated canopy, with orange and red parasols nearby and a tall ornate chariot-like structure with coloured drapery at the top left. Trident-topped staffs and white-clad attendants stand along the steps. Crowds fill the background behind railings.2013-12-27Large outdoor gathering on tiered red steps beside a pool of pale green water. Many people in saffron and orange robes sit in rows, some holding long staffs topped with tridents, while others in white dhotis and white shirts stand along the upper steps. Orange and yellow umbrellas shade the area, and a decorated ceremonial structure with garlands and colourful cloth rises at the top. Orange cushioned seats are set on the steps, and a figure in saffron and red sits centrally near the middle platform, surrounded by attendants.2013-12-27Outdoor photo of a large ceremonial gathering on wide red stone steps beside a water pool. Hundreds of people in saffron and maroon robes sit in tiered rows, many with hands folded. Orange, red and yellow parasols stand among them, and a decorated golden canopy or palanquin with garlands sits at the top. A person in a dhoti and shawl stands at the left edge holding a long staff. Seated figures in white dress fill the upper steps, and a seated central figure on a raised seat is in the middle of the gathering. Flags and palm fronds line the background.2013-12-27December 27 20132013-12-27Outdoor photograph of a large assembly on red stone steps beside a water tank, with a golden ratha or chariot canopy at top left. Hundreds of people in saffron and orange robes sit in tiers, many with hands raised. Two men in white stand at the lower steps near a trident-topped staff. A central seated figure on a raised dais wears a golden-brown robe and ornate necklaces, flanked by orange and yellow umbrellas and empty ornate thrones on the steps. Many onlookers in white dhotis and saris stand along the top railing. Text not legible. The central figure is an unconfirmed candidate; the page places a person at this event but appearance cues are too limited to confirm.2013-12-27Large outdoor gathering on red stone ghat steps beside water, with a crowd of saffron- and orange-robed sadhus and devotees seated in rows. Many raise their hands in blessing or greeting. A seated central figure in saffron garb sits near a microphone stand on the steps. Numerous white-clad attendants and onlookers stand along a railing behind, under a decorated ornamental chariot or palanquin at the top with garlands. Several yellow and orange parasols shade the steps, and trident-topped staffs are planted among the seated group. Empty ornate wooden chairs flank the stage area.2013-12-27Outdoor photo of a large assembly of devotees in saffron and orange robes seated on tiered stone steps beside a water pool. Many monastics in orange sit in rows, some wearing rudraksha and hands raised in devotion. A central figure stands in a red-and-gold dhoti and sash with a long staff, facing the crowd. Behind them, a raised seated figure in white and gold sits beside a small table near a dais. Tall poles with bunting, palm fronds and orange and red parasols line the platform under a bright sky.2013-12-27