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Outdoor photograph of a ritual at a construction site in an open dirt yard lined with palm trees and a red-walled building with a green roof. A line of devotees in white clothes with orange shawls stands on blue and woven mats, many women among them. In the foreground a man in white and a woman in an orange shawl bend over a concrete base, tending brass vessels, a brass lamp stand and a bowl of offerings on a white-draped table. A large ornate red and gold umbrella stands nearby, and a saffron flag flies on a pole.

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November 20 20062006-11-20Outdoor ritual under an open-sided canopy of orange and yellow cloth draped over bamboo poles, with a red carpet and a red-and-white striped platform. A white shrine with a tall red pillar stands in the background, with a dark deity murti garlanded in yellow flowers. In the foreground, a seated priest in orange robes sits behind a white-draped altar holding brass pots, a kalasha-like vessel, flower garlands, fruit and a small lamp, while women and children in white sit on mats. A man in white stands at the left, and a white van with orange decoration is parked nearby. Colourful flag banners flank the scene.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a food distribution under a canopy with red, orange, green, blue and purple striped cloth. Devotees in white dhotis and saris with saffron-orange shawls line up at a white-draped serving table, holding steel bowls and leaf plates while others serve food from large steel pots. A bald man in white clothes stands near the table center, and a blue curtain and small deity murti area are visible at left beside a stone building. Several people are visible, roughly a dozen.2008-01-17Outdoor photo of a ritual at an open-sided pavilion with a green metal roof and red-painted pillars. In the foreground, a long line of devotees in orange and saffron saris and white garments stands on sandy ground. A priest in a red-brown robe stands at a golden throne-like seat (peetha) holding a ceremonial object above a figure seated on it. A man in white stands at a plain white mat with offerings, and a tall palm-leaf or grass decoration stands beside the altar. A small speaker and tripod stand at the right edge. Cows are visible in the shelter behind. The scene shows a satsang gathering with a puja in progress.2016-01-16Outdoor temple ceremony under a canopy of orange, yellow and green fabric with palm trees behind. A red carpet and a low white-and-red platform hold a figure seated behind offerings; a central figure in orange and gold is adorned with yellow garlands. Around the platform, devotees in white clothes stand and sit, several children among them, and a man in white stands at the front with a shaved head. A woman in a white sari stands at the right edge beside the platform. Brass pots with yellow flower garlands sit on the white table with fruit and plates. A white fan and a small white wooden bench appear at the lower left. In the background a decorated cart or ratha with a painted figure is visible, along with a white statue with a garland at left. The scene appears to be a puja or darshan.2008-12-24Outdoor ritual at a shaded open-air stage with striped mats and a red-and-white striped platform. Several people in saffron-orange robes stand and kneel around a white-draped altar bearing brass pots, marigold garlands, a small deity murti, and offerings; a bronze bell and lamp sit nearby. Women and girls in white dhotis and sarees stand, kneel, and join hands in prayer around the platform, with a crowd of devotees behind. Tall umbrella canopies in red and orange frame the scene, and a white shrine structure and trees appear in the background.2008-12-24November 20 20062006-11-20A photograph of an outdoor ritual pavilion under a canopy decorated with orange, green and yellow fabric and a colourful patterned banner. Devotees in white clothes sit on mats and a red carpet around a white-draped altar table holding a kalasha-style vessel, marigold garlands, a lamp and offerings. A man in white kneels at the table while others stand and sit nearby; a woman in white with a red bag sits to the left. Further back, saffron-robed figures and a decorated chariot-like cart stand near a white shrine and palm trees. A white fan and a reclining cushion with an orange cloth are in the foreground.2008-12-24December 23 20082008-12-23November 20 20062006-11-20December 30 20092009-12-30