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A large group of men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies sits in rows on red-painted stone steps, many wearing rudraksha malas and sacred cords. Brass oil lamps and small metal vessels are placed on the steps before them, and a striped canopy with fringe stands at the upper right. Some men wear saffron cloths, and a large drum rests among the seated devotees. The assembly appears to be a ritual gathering, with many participants with hands folded or seated in meditative poses.

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May 24 20172017-05-24July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesMay 24 20172017-05-24July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesLarge 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.2017-05-29July 24 20172017-07-24Large outdoor ritual on red stone ghat steps beside water. Many people in white dhotis and white garments sit in rows on the steps, with others in saffron-orange clothing. Rows of small black stone lamps or pots are arranged on the steps. A central raised seat under a white canopy holds ornate gold-coloured items, with a striped woven mat spread below. A man in white at upper centre sits near the canopy. A drum rests on the steps at left. Several people in front hold items and perform ritual actions. A hillside of greenery and red flags appears at the top. Crowd is large but partly visible.2017-05-22A large group of devotees seated in rows on red-painted stone steps, each before a dark stone pedestal with brass vessels and small oil lamps. Most men are bare-chested, wearing white dhotis and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti marks on their chests. Several hold small items or work at offerings, with flower petals scattered on the steps. Red and orange flags stand at the left and right edges, and a metal railing runs along the right side. A figure in orange robes sits near the upper centre. A man at the lower left wears a red-brown cloth and a white-clad man at the lower right is bald and bearded. Some participants have long hair or blonde dreadlocks. The scene suggests a group ritual session.2017-07-31 +1 copiesMay 24 20172017-05-24Large group of devotees seated in tiers on red-painted temple steps during an evening ritual. Many men, mostly bare-chested, wear white dhoti-style cloths and rudraksha malas, and some wear red shawls or orange garments. Each step holds rows of small brass lamps and black stone pedestals with lit wicks and offerings. Red flags on poles stand at the front and a metal railing separates the seated rows. In the lower left, a figure with white face markings and red thread stands in the foreground. No single presiding figure can be clearly identified from appearance in this view.2017-08-14October 16 20162016-10-16July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copies