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A large outdoor ritual at a stepped stone amphitheatre with red-carpeted tiers filled with seated participants, many in white clothing. On a red-draped stage in the foreground, two young men in saffron-orange dhotis stand barefoot with palms joined, one at left and one at right. To the left, a golden ornate throne with red cushions holds a seated figure draped in red and gold, and a bare-chested attendant in saffron sits beside it. Rows of brass oil lamps line the steps, and a colourful striped cloth hangs at the upper left. A seated figure in a red-and-gold throne setting is visible, but the person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance. Roughly 100 or more people are visible in the seating area.

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December 17 20162016-12-17Outdoor ritual at a stepped amphitheatre filled with seated participants in white, orange and colourful clothing, many with brass oil lamps set on the red tiers. In the foreground on a red mat, a young Gurukul-style boy with bare chest, orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands with palms joined in namaskar, while a smaller child in orange cloth stands at right. A gilded ornate throne or seat is at left. Banner with green and red trim at upper left.2016-12-17Outdoor photo of a large amphitheatre-style stone stepped seating area filled with seated audience members in white and mixed-colour clothing, many with lit oil lamps set on the red steps. On a red-carpeted stage in the foreground, a bare-chested young man in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands with raised arms, while a second figure in an orange dhoti stands at right beside a golden peetha or throne-like seat at left. Behind is a tall beige wall and a green, yellow and red striped flag. A purple bird logo appears at the upper left.2016-12-17A photograph of an outdoor amphitheatre-style event on a red-carpeted stage before tiered stone steps filled with seated audience members in white and coloured clothing. In the foreground, a young male Gurukul-style performer in orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with sacred thread and beaded necklaces, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a brass ceremonial staff. A second performer in an orange sari-like garment stands at the right edge with arms raised. A gilded ornate throne or peetha sits at the left edge. Rows of black kalasha-style pots line the steps. Hindu devotional ritual setting.2016-12-17A young man with long braided hair stands barefoot on a red stage in front of a stepped amphitheatre of seated participants, wearing an orange dhoti with a gold-edged yellow sash and bare upper body, arms held in front of him. Behind him, rows of seated people in white and pastel clothing sit among many brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels set on red steps beside a water body. The scene reads as a yoga or ritual session with a practitioner on stage.2016-12-16Outdoor ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage in front of tiered stone seating filled with seated participants in white and pastel clothing. In the foreground a young man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, bare-chested with white body markings, long dark hair, a beaded necklace and gold ornaments, stands with palms pressed together. Beside him a young girl in orange dress with gold trim stands with her arm raised. A tall brass trident stands at the left edge, and rows of brass oil lamps line the seating steps.2016-12-17Outdoor ritual gathering on tiered red stone steps filled with many seated and standing participants, most in white or pale clothing, some in colourful outfits, several with arms raised. In the foreground, a bare-chested young man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands on a red carpet with a rudraksha mala around his neck, hands folded at his chest, beside a tall golden staff. A smaller figure in orange cloth stands to the right. Gold ceremonial base at left and many brass vessels on the steps. No clear evidence of the a person candidate's presence in appearance.2016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17Outdoor ceremony on a red carpeted stage in front of tiered red steps filled with seated participants and rows of small black oil lamps. A bare-chested young man in orange dhoti and orange shawl stands at the front with both arms raised in an open ritual gesture, wearing rudraksha beads and bracelets. Beside him, a younger figure in orange also raises hands. A golden ceremonial structure and a ritual staff are at the left edge. Many participants in white and other colours sit on the steps.2016-12-17December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a large outdoor gathering on red stone steps at an open-air venue. In the foreground, a figure with long dark hair and bare upper body wears an orange-saffron dhoti with gold trim and stands on a red-and-patterned cloth, gesturing with one hand toward the seated crowd. Rows of seated devotees fill the steps, many in white ritual clothes, some in orange, purple and red garments, hands pressed together in namaskar. Brass oil lamps, small brass vessels and a tray of lit diyas sit along the steps and on the cloth. The background shows many people in meditative posture, with the scene.2016-12-05