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August 25 20162016-08-25January 15 20162016-01-15 +1 copiesOutdoor temple-style ceremony on a raised stage under a white canopy, decorated with gold and multicoloured arches and kalasha-like pillars. A seated figure in a gold-and-red setting sits on an ornate golden throne at the back of the stage, with a large peetha-style arrangement and a small gold elephant figure in the foreground. Several standing men in saffron/orange robes stand on the red carpeted stage, one raising a hand, while others gather around. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls fill the carpeted floor in front, some with hands folded, surrounded by brass lamps and offerings.2008-01-01January 14 20172017-01-14Outdoor temple-style gathering under a canopy of palm trees and a shade structure, with a large kolam floor design in orange, green, white and purple on the paved ground. Two seated figures in orange robes sit facing a decorated deity murti with garlands, a bull (nandi) statue and a red-draped seat on the right, with a kalasha-like offering, flowers and a small oil lamp on a low table in front. Behind them, a large crowd of people in orange robes sits in rows, many with hands joined, and drummers and attendants stand near a figure seated on a raised orange-draped seat at left under a ceremonial umbrella. Foreground devotees in white clothes sit with their backs to the camera, watching the ritual.2016-01-15Photograph of an outdoor ritual gathering. Many devotees sit on mats in rows facing a raised stage with a decorated shrine and a golden deity murti under an ornate canopy. Several women in saffron and orange saris and men in orange and maroon clothing sit cross-legged; some have long dreadlocked hair. A priest in a maroon garment sits near a brass puja setup with oil lamps, flower garlands and a steel plate. A figure in a dark robe sits on a gold throne with a red cushion at the right edge, with a gold-tasselled umbrella overhead. Brass oil lamps and marigold garlands are placed in front of the attendees. Green and foliage-filled plants and red-and-white striped pillars frame the scene.2016-08-12Photo 11710105February 03 20172017-02-03September 19 20172017-09-19A ceremonial gathering under a tent with a golden ornate throne backdrop. A person with long dark hair, a red-and-gold garland, and a saffron-and-gold garment sits centrally on a throne. In front, a row of young saffron-robed students with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas sit with hands folded. On the right, two shaved-headed priests in orange robes with ceremonial necklaces perform a ritual near silver vessels, a kalasha and fruit offerings on a cloth. A small purple bird logo appears at the top left.2013-04-21Photo 11704452September 19 20172017-09-19