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September 04 20162016-09-04April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14November 17 20152015-11-17 +1 copiesNovember 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a large tented ritual hall with white draped ceiling and red-trimmed edges, hanging red and gold lanterns overhead. In the foreground, many seated women in orange and saffron saris face a raised dais; their backs and long dark braids are visible. Floor mats in red, purple and striped patterns are covered with banana leaf plates of food and small cups. On the right, a gold-framed canopy with a decorative top stands above a platform where a figure in ornate red and gold garments sits, flanked by women in white and multicoloured saris holding ceremonial items. Colourful ceremonial umbrellas are arranged across the hall. A TV screen and speakers stand near the left side, and a few men in white dhotis and garlands stand at the back.2016-12-18February 13 20162016-02-13December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 26 20132013-12-26Outdoor ritual gathering under a corrugated roof with palm trees behind. A long row of devotees in saffron-orange and red sarees and dhotis stands with palms pressed together in namaste, some wearing orange head cloths. Rows of devotees in white dhotis and white kurta-style clothing stand nearby, and a cameraman in white dhoti with a gold-bordered shawl films the crowd on a shoulder camera. Floor covered with colourful striped mats and a white-and-coloured rangoli design. A flood light and cables hang from the roof, and a small temple shrine appears at the right edge.2017-08-25August 25 20172017-08-25