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September 10 2016

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Outdoor evening gathering in a temple courtyard where a crowd of devotees sits on the ground in front of a deity murti. A man in a rust-red robe with long hair sits centre-front holding a microphone, while a standing attendant in orange holds a large yellow-orange umbrella overhead. Devotees wear white dhotis and saris, pink, yellow and orange garments, and several have braided or bunned hair. A large colourful deity statue with a crown stands at the upper right, and hanging decorations line the pillars. Many seated people are shown from behind.2016-09-10A seated gathering in an open temple courtyard around a central figure in a maroon robe holding a microphone and a sheet of paper. A bald man in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands behind him holding a large yellow parasol over the seated speaker. Behind them a large Ganesha murti decorated with a garland of yellow and orange flowers sits on a raised platform beside stone pillars. Many devotees sit on the floor in white, orange, pink and yellow clothing, several women with flowers in their hair, and a bald man in white in the foreground. A deity statue stands at the left edge.2016-09-10A seated gathering in a temple courtyard with a large decorated Ganesha murti garlanded with marigolds in the background. A man in a rust-red robe sits at the centre holding a microphone, with a man in an orange dhoti and shawl standing behind him holding a large white fan or umbrella-shaped cloth. Around them, many devotees sit on the floor in white, orange, yellow and pink clothes, several women with long braids, some holding water bottles. A bald man in glasses sits at lower left. Pillars, a red wall and a hanging lamp frame the scene.2016-09-10September 10 20162016-09-10Outdoor temple courtyard gathering where a bearded man in rust-red robes holds a microphone and sits cross-legged, speaking to a seated crowd. A standing monk in saffron-orange dress with a rudraksha mala holds a yellow parasol above the group. Many devotees sit on the ground in white dhotis, orange, pink, yellow and purple saris. A large deity murti decorated with red and yellow flower garlands stands at right, and a small figure stands at left, with stone pillars and a lamp-hung ceiling behind. Several people appear to be taking notes or listening attentively.2016-09-10September 10 20162016-09-10August 03 20082008-08-03A seated group gathers in a temple hall before a large decorated murti of Ganesha with a red and orange cloth, marigold garlands, and a trunk raised high. A bearded man in rust-red robes sits at the centre holding a microphone and speaking, with a sheet of paper on his lap. A shaved-headed man in orange robes and beaded necklaces stands at left beside a large glowing paper lantern. Women in orange, pink, green and white saris and salwar sit cross-legged around them, several with braids and flowers. Oil lamps hang from the ceiling and a gold-toned altar stands in the background.2016-09-10September 10 20162016-09-10 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20172017-02-21A photograph of a seated gathering in a temple-like hall with hanging brass bells and a large golden-orange umbrella held over a central figure. A man in orange-brown robes sits centre-right holding a microphone and speaking to a crowd seated on the floor. Around him, many people in white, orange and pink clothing sit attentively; several hold up phones or cameras. A standing attendant in orange robes stands behind the umbrella, another orange-clad figure stands at right near a camera tripod, and a large Ganesha murti adorned with marigold garlands stands at right. A small golden cow figure sits in the lower right foreground. Some visible photo credit text overlays the image.2016-09-10Night-time outdoor gathering on bare sandy ground. A large crowd of devotees sits cross-legged in a wide circle, mostly men in white dhotis and shirts, with several women in saffron or orange garments. Some wear orange shawls or saffron sashes. At the centre, a figure in orange robes sits beneath a tall yellow, red and blue ceremonial parasol with gold finials, held up by attendants. Further away, a lit structure with illuminated figures glows in the darkness. Devotees around the circle sit attentively, several with hands folded or bare feet on the ground.2009-01-13