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A large photograph of many people seated in rows on red sandstone steps beside still water, performing a riverside ritual. Dozens of devotees wear white dhotis and white shawls, some bare-chested in orange or saffron cloths, while others are dressed in orange and saffron sannyasi robes. Many sit before small black and brown ritual vessels and brass lamps arranged along the steps, and a few stand with flower garlands. Orange flags on poles, flowering shrubs and a small shrine-like structure frame the scene. The water reflects the steps and seated figures.

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May 29 20172017-05-29A large crowd of devotees sits on red stone steps beside a rectangular water tank at an outdoor ashram event. Many people wear white dhotis and shawls, some with bare upper bodies, while others wear saffron or orange robes and garments. A few women in white and in orange sari-style dress are seated among them. A gilded ornate throne stands on a raised platform partway up the steps, draped with coloured cloth, and a cameraman's tripod and boom rig is set up on the left. Pale pink flowering shrubs, orange flags and a temple spire appear at the top of the image.2017-05-22 +1 copiesMay 29 20172017-05-29Photograph of a large outdoor ritual gathering on red sandstone steps beside a rectangular water tank. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white saris fill the steps, many with rudraksha malas, some bare-chested, all facing the water. Dark stone kalasha-style pots stand before many of them. In the foreground a woman in an orange saree stands at the water's edge, her long hair down, facing the tank. Orange flags and a small shrine with a pale stone structure appear at upper left, with green trees behind the railing. Setting suggests a satsang or puja by the water. Roughly 100 people are visible.2017-05-29Large 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.2017-05-22May 29 20172017-05-29Large 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 20172017-05-24A photograph of many devotees seated across tiered red steps in an outdoor ritual setting, with rows of black stone Shivalingas on each step. Most men wear white dhotis and sit bare-chested with rudraksha malas, while many others wear saffron-orange cloths. Brass vessels, bells and small oil lamps sit on the steps, and several people hold conch shells or pooja items. Red flags rise along the stairway railing, and a stage screen with a logo stands at the upper left. The setting suggests a collective puja or abhishekam of the lingas.2017-08-14A large crowd of devotees sits in tiered rows on red stone steps beside a reflective water tank, seen from across a metal railing. Many wear saffron-orange robes, while others wear white dhotis and shawls; some have bare upper bodies. Several sit cross-legged and some stand near the railing. Orange flags and a loudspeaker are mounted on poles above, and a white-clad figure walks along the left edge. Water reflects the seated rows. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2017-05-29Aerial view of a large outdoor ritual on tiered red-painted steps beside a water channel, with hundreds of participants seated in rows. Most wear white or light dhotis and sarees, with bright saris in pink, orange, green and blue scattered throughout. Many sit before small brass oil lamps arranged on each step. Several attendants in white dhotis move along the steps and stand near a wall with red-and-yellow flags. A cameraman with a tripod stands at the upper right. The crowd is too large for an exact count, so it is recorded as a large group.2016-12-03Outdoor photograph of a large red-tiered stone amphitheatre-style ghat beside a water channel, lined with red and white flags on poles. Many people sit in rows on the steps, a large group of men in saffron and orange robes and white dhotis, with women in colourful saris and salwar. Rows of small black ritual lamps or vessels line the steps, and drums sit near the front with several seated drummers. A red-draped table with offerings stands at the right edge by the water. A decorative parasol-style canopy is visible at upper left. Some figures appear to be seated in a puja or satsang gathering. No individual can be identified from appearance; the scene shows a group ritual or event.2016-12-03