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A large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits in tiered rows on red stone steps beside still water, many with palms raised in greeting or prayer. A central figure in orange sits on a raised seat under a large ornate umbrella with a gold fringe, while a second decorated umbrella with blue and gold trim stands at right beside a painted deity murti framed by colourful garlands. Attendants in white stand at the top of the steps. The water reflects the orange-clad rows. Several people at the front left wear white-robed attire and red-brown garments.

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March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10Large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sit in rows on red stone ghat steps beside water, many with hands raised in a greeting or prayer gesture. At the centre a seated figure in orange with a tall ceremonial crown and beaded necklaces sits near a decorated deity murti or altar draped in colourful cloth. Two large ornate umbrellas, one yellow and one red-and-teal, shade the scene, and a trident-like staff stands among the group. Water reflects the orange robes.2013-03-10Large photograph of a crowd of saffron-robed sannyasis and female devotees seated in tiers on red stone ghat steps beside water, with many hands raised in anjali. In the centre upper step, a figure in orange robes with rudraksha mala and a long braid sits beneath a large orange ceremonial umbrella with fringe, holding a staff or trident; his appearance is uncertain and the scene is not clearly identifiable as a person. To the right, an ornate shrine or decorated deity murti with garlands stands on a yellow-draped platform. Reflections of the robed crowd ripple in the water below.2013-03-10Outdoor photo of a large group of devotees in saffron-orange robes seated on red stone steps, many with palms pressed together in namaste or raised hands. Two large ornate umbrellas with gold and red canopies stand above the group; one canopy frames a decorated palanquin or deity platform with a murti under a red-and-green covering. A tall figure in orange at the center of the steps wears rudraksha beads and is seated near the front of the group. Nearby, a shaved-headed man in orange sits at the left edge. Scaffolding, a stage and a flag mast appear in the background under a pale sky.2013-03-10Photograph of a large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and female devotees seated in tiers on red stone ghat steps beside water, their palms raised in greeting. A seated figure at the centre wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace under a yellow-and-gold ceremonial umbrella, with trishula staffs planted nearby. To the right, a decorated shrine holds deity murtis garlanded with multicoloured flowers, with a yellow cloth draped over the seat. A saffron-clad attendant stands at the upper right under a teal-and-red umbrella.2013-03-10A large group of saffron-robed sannyasis and female devotees sits in tiered rows on red stone steps beside water, many raising their hands in greeting. A seated central figure with long dark hair, rudraksha beads and an orange cloth sits beneath a golden-fringed umbrella on a white-draped seat; a person candidate. A golden ornate canopy on the right frames a deity murti decorated with garlands in red and orange. Trishula staffs stand among the seated group, and a blue-and-red umbrella shades the right side.2013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10March 10 20132013-03-10A large group of saffron and orange clad sannyasis and devotees sit in tiered rows on red stone steps beside still water, many with palms pressed together in greeting. A seated figure in the centre wears a long dark-red robe with rudraksha malas and sits beneath a large golden parasol. Behind and to the left, trishula staffs stand upright among the crowd. On the right, a shrine-like altar with a gold frame holds deity images decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands, with a yellow cloth draped below.2013-03-10