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Outdoor photo of a large crowd seated on red stone steps at a riverside ghat, with rows of black stone lingam-shaped pillars and small brass kalasha pots and oil lamps placed between them. Many devotees wear white or cream cloth, and others wear saffron-orange robes, with rudraksha malas and kumkum or vibhuti visible on several. Some hold their hands in anjali mudra or sit in meditation, while a few read or sit with offerings in front of them. A young child in orange and a man in white at lower left are visible, and a chain-link fence and trees stand behind the steps. The scene reads as a ritual gathering in the satsang tradition.

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Photo of a large group seated in rows on red stone ghat steps beside many grey Shivalinga stone sculptures, each with a small brass oil lamp, a sacred riverside ritual setting. Many participants wear white or cream clothes, some with red or orange shawls and beaded necklaces, and they sit with hands folded in prayer or anjali. A bare-chested man in white dhoti and red shawl sits at upper left with palms together. In the centre, a woman in white with a red shawl sits with palms pressed together beside a small child in white. A bare-chested man in white dhoti sits to her right with a red-and-white necklace, and a boy with a red shawl sits beside him. At lower left, a shaved-headed, bare-backed figure in an orange-and-gold dhoti stands facing the steps. Brass pots and lamps are placed among the rows. a person is not clearly visible.2016-10-10A large outdoor ritual gathering of devotees seated in rows on red-tiered stone steps. Many wear white dhotis and white saris with rudraksha malas, some bare-chested men in white cloths, and several women in white with rudraksha beads. Dark stone shivalingam-style pillars and small brass kalasha pots and oil lamps are placed on each step. A chain-link fence and greenery sit behind the crowd. A few people hold books or stand at the edges, and one man in an orange garment sits on the right. Several people in the front rows are visible. No single figure clearly stands out as a presiding master.2017-05-22July 31 20172017-07-31 +1 copiesA large outdoor gathering of women seated on tiered red stone steps lined with black stone lamp stands. Most wear saffron-orange sarees or robes, while a smaller group wears white. Many hold brass or copper oil lamps and small offering trays, and several sit with folded hands in meditation or prayer. Red flags with yellow emblems stand at the sides, and a chain-link fence runs along the front.2017-06-26Outdoor scene of a riverside ghat with red stone steps where many people sit in rows in white ritual clothing, many men bare-chested with white dhotis and rudraksha malas, women in white saris. Small black stone shivalingam-style pillars and small brass lamps stand on the steps. A lone figure in a saffron-orange robe stands in shallow water at the bottom edge, facing the steps. Flowering shrubs and a chain-link fence sit behind the steps. Photo credit overlay reads Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam, 2020.2017-05-29A large outdoor ritual on red-painted stone steps lined with black stone shivalinga-style lingams. Many bare-chested men wear white dhotis and rudraksha malas, seated on the steps with brass kalashas, bells and small oil lamps arranged before them. Several men wear saffron/orange cloths. Two young children in white sit among them and a woman in orange stands at left. Some men hold brass vessels and conch-like instruments. A metal fence and green trees are behind. No clearly identifiable a person candidate is distinguishable with confidence.2017-06-26July 17 20172017-07-17 +1 copiesJune 26 20172017-06-26Large group of devotees seated in rows on red stone ghat steps beside water, performing a ritual with small brass pots, lamps and black shivalinga-shaped stones placed before each person. Most men are bare-chested wearing white dhotis and white shawls, some in orange or saffron cloths; several women wear white saris and some sit in orange garments. Many sit cross-legged with hands joined or raised in worship, with puja items and small oil lamps in front of them. A few older participants in white stand out at the edges, and a metal stand with a small figure sits at lower left. Pink flowering bushes and a chain-link fence appear at the top. Suggests a Rudra abhishekam or pada puja style ritual gathering.2017-05-29May 24 20172017-05-24December 16 20162016-12-16August 14 20172017-08-14