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Outdoor ghat-style steps lined with red stone tiers, many small oil lamps and brass pots placed along the steps, and tall trees behind. Dozens of people sit in rows in orange and red robes, some in white dhotis and shawls, many wearing rudraksha malas. Several bare-chested men sit at left and centre; a woman in white with a grey bob sits in the middle, and red flags stand at the lower corners. The seated crowd holds still in meditation or prayer, with the setting. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone, so no candidate is named.

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June 26 20172017-06-26 +1 copiesOutdoor 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.2017-06-26Large 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.2017-08-14July 31 20172017-07-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a large outdoor tiered red stone amphitheatre seating area with many people seated across the steps. Most are dressed in white ritual clothing, some with red or orange shawls and sashes, and several bare-chested men wear white dhotis. Small brass oil lamps stand on the steps beside them, and red flags are planted along the aisles. Men and women sit in rows, some with hands folded in prayer or meditation. A woman in an orange robe stands at the right edge near the railing. Chain-link fencing and trees fill the background.2017-06-26 +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.2017-05-29A 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.2017-06-26Large outdoor gathering of women seated on red stone steps of a ghat-like terrace, most wearing saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some in white clothing. Black stone shivalinga-style pillars stand between the seated rows, many with brass vessels and offerings placed before them. Red and orange flags on tall poles rise along the foreground, a white railing runs up the left side, and a tree and building stand behind. The scene suggests a puja or ritual assembly; no one clearly identifiable as a person is visible.2017-06-19May 24 20172017-05-24A 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.2017-05-29A photograph of a large outdoor ceremony on tiered red steps, with dozens of participants seated in rows. Many wear white garments and some wear saffron or orange robes; several sit before small black pots or vessels and brass bowls with lamps and offerings. Red flags with a stylised emblem stand along the steps, and a metal railing separates the seating area from a lower section where more people in white and saffron sit. Trees and a mesh fence frame the scene, with a camera tripod visible at the lower right. The participants appear to be engaged in a group puja or ritual sitting.2017-07-31 +1 copiesLarge 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.2017-05-22