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A large crowd of devotees sits in tiers on stone ghat steps beside a river, many dressed in white kurtas and sarees with red or orange shawls and scarves. Several people in the foreground wear orange and saffron garments, and a man at left has a bare torso with painted markings. A woman in white stands at upper left with a red shawl, and a metal trident is visible at lower center. Behind them an orange signboard carries Hindi text. The crowd is dense, with dozens of visible people, many in white with red shawls.

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July 27 20142014-07-27Large outdoor crowd gathered on riverside steps in front of a white temple with red trim and a red-and-white shrine tower. Many people sit tightly packed, most dressed in white with red or orange shawls and stoles, some with vermilion and vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the centre-right foreground, a bearded man with long dark hair and a white tilak-like forehead mark wears white clothes, a red shawl and a pendant necklace, seated beside an orange-red wooden cart railing with blue rope. Nearby, a woman in a grey blouse and a bearded man in a striped shirt rest their arms on the railing. Behind them stand many more devotees and onlookers, some with red and orange banners and umbrellas. Visible people.2014-07-27 +1 copiesJuly 27 20142014-07-27Outdoor riverside ghat ceremony with a large seated crowd on stone steps. A man in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland sits cross-legged on a raised platform beside a blue deity murti and a small offering arrangement. Saffron-clad sannyasis sit nearby and a man in white dhoti and white shirt stands at left holding a flower offering. Many devotees in white, red shawls and kurtas sit with hands folded. Trishul staffs stand upright and a red wooden palanquin-style structure is at centre. Cameras are raised among the crowd. Dark water lies in the foreground.2014-07-27July 27 20142014-07-27A large crowd of devotees sits on wide stone steps beside a river ghat, most dressed in white with red or orange shawls draped over their shoulders. Many people hold cameras or phones and lean forward to watch something out of frame. A woman in the foreground wears black and takes a photo, while a woman in a red-orange sari walks down the steps in the lower centre. A man at the left wears an orange garment and sits with bare arms. Several children sit among the adults. The steps are crowded with people, and a yellow metal structure stands at the left edge.2014-07-27Photograph of a crowded riverside ghat with stone steps where many devotees sit and stand in an outdoor ritual gathering. Many people wear saffron/orange shawls and orange robes, while others wear white kurtas and white dhotis; some hold their hands together in anjali. A red-pillared canopy stands at upper left. Several people sit on the steps near brass plates and offering trays with flowers and small lamps. Onlookers in street clothes stand along the edge. a person candidate not clearly identifiable from appearance.2008-07-03A photograph of a crowd standing and seated on red-painted stone steps beside a riverbank or ghat, behind a bamboo railing decorated with banana leaves and orange flags. Several people wear white clothing; a man in the centre-right wears a white kurta with an orange shawl, and a woman on the left wears a white head covering. Others wear orange and saffron saris and shawls, and a few men wear white and checked shirts. Beyond the railing, a draped tent canopy with cream and maroon cloth is visible. Some devotees appear to be holding small items.2010-07-25A large outdoor crowd of devotees sits packed on wooden and metal platforms, many with hands folded in namaste. Most wear white kurtas or salwar kameez with red dupattas or shawls. A young boy in a yellow shirt stands atop a wooden cart, and a man in a green t-shirt sits nearby. A woman in a purple headscarf and white clothes is at the left edge. A wooden cart has a sign reading 'Jai Mata Di' and a faded blue placard. A yellow vehicle at the right displays 'Jai Shree Ram'. The scene appears to be a gathering of devotees at an open-air event.2014-07-27 +1 copiesOutdoor riverside ghat at dusk with stone steps descending to water. Many devotees in saffron and orange shawls, some in white kurtas, sit and stand on the steps and under a red-pillared pavilion. A seated figure in orange robes sits near a central ritual setup with brass lamps and offerings. Other people press palms together in prayer, and a small crowd of spectators lines the upper steps. Blue and white barrier posts with chains mark the water edge. The scene resembles a Ganga aarti gathering.2008-07-03July 27 20142014-07-27July 14 20132013-07-14