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Photograph of a large group of people seated in rows on red-brick stepped terraces beside a still water tank at dusk. Most attendees wear white clothing, with a few in orange and other colours. A figure in orange and white stands near the left edge at the water's edge, and a white van is parked at the top of the steps under a pale evening sky. The steps descend toward the water, with a railing and a metal ladder-like structure along the left side.

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December 02 20102010-12-02December 02 20102010-12-02Dusk view of a large crowd seated in rows on red-painted stone steps beside a still water tank, with a sunset sky of pink and purple clouds overhead. Most people wear white clothes, with some in yellow, green, and orange. A man in white stands at the top left near a sound speaker, and a camera on a tripod sits at the lower left. A metal staircase rises along the right edge. The water reflects the seated people and the steps.2010-12-02A large crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white sits on red-painted stone steps beside still water, with their reflections visible in the pool. A few people in brighter clothing are scattered among them, and a cameraperson stands with a tripod at the left edge of the steps. A metal staircase and railing run diagonally on the right, with a tree and a building in the background under an overcast sky.2010-12-02A large crowd of devotees sits on tiered red stone steps leading down to water, under an overcast sky with trees at right. Many people wear white dhotis and white shirts or saris; others wear green, orange, yellow and blue clothing. A man in a red shirt and jeans stands near the centre of the steps, and two people in white stand together at left. The steps are edged by white metal railings.2010-10-17A large crowd of devotees sits on tiered red stone steps at dusk, with a pink and orange sky behind them. Most wear white clothing, with some in saffron, yellow, teal and red garments. Many sit cross-legged or lean forward, facing toward a stage area out of frame. A metal railing and dark trees appear at the upper right. No single person can be clearly identified as the speaker from this view.2010-12-02January 02 20092009-01-02Photograph of a crowd of devotees seated on red-and-white striped stone steps descending to a lake, with feet dipped in the water. Many wear white clothing; some wear blue, pink, yellow and turquoise garments. A few wear white caps or hats. A tree overhangs the steps at upper right, and a pile of earth sits behind the terrace. Speakers are mounted on the steps near the centre.2009-06-09A large crowd of devotees sits in tiers on stone steps beside a rectangular temple tank of still water at dusk. Most wear white ritual clothing; several women wear green and patterned saris and some men wear white dhotis and caps. Many have hands raised in namaskar or folded in prayer, and some are seated with eyes closed. On the left, a black stone Nandi bull with a marigold garland lies at the water's edge. Brick and stone terraces and a metal railing line the bank behind the seated crowd, with more people visible on upper steps. The scene suggests a collective puja or darshan at an outdoor tank.2016-03-07Night photograph of a large crowd seated on red-brick steps beside a water tank at a temple complex. Many people wear white dhotis and white kurtas, with some in pale sarees and others in darker or orange-toned clothing. Strings of green and white lights and a bright floodlight hang above, with potted plants lining the water edge. Lamps are set along the lower steps near the water. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2011-07-15November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of an outdoor ritual pool with red-brick stepped terraces at a temple complex. Numerous people in saffron and orange robes stand and sit along the tiered red steps, many near rows of red flags on poles. Several people in white and pink clothing walk along the stone steps at the water's edge, and a woman in an orange robe stands on the lower stairs. Grey stone deity sculptures line the upper terrace on the right, and a small brass vessel sits on the step at the bottom right. Blue sky with scattered clouds and tall trees appear behind the complex.2016-09-19