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A large tented hall during a ritual feeding. Many men in saffron-orange dhotis with red-and-gold borders stand in lines, several bare-chested and wearing rudraksha malas, holding leaves or plates of food and raising them toward their mouths. Behind them, rows of women in orange and red saris stand and sit. In front, seated devotees sit on colourful striped mats in front of banana-leaf plates of food. A kalasha-style fabric canopy and hanging lanterns hang from the white tent ceiling, with a camera crane above. A man in front stands with his face lifted, holding food toward a bald man in orange. Several people in the foreground are bent over food plates.

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December 18 20162016-12-18A large white tented hall with hanging lanterns shows a line of bare-chested men in orange dhotis with red and gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas, standing on rows of colourful striped mats. Leaf plates of food and small lamps are laid out in rows across the mats. A cameraperson in white stands at left, a crane camera arm hangs overhead, and a gold-trimmed ceremonial archway with a multicoloured top appears at left. The scene reflects a large group ritual offering of food and rice balls. a person is not clearly identifiable among the men.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large tented ritual hall during a Maheshwara Puja, with a film crane and camera overhead. Many shirtless men in orange and saffron dhotis stand in lines carrying offerings, several with rudraksha malas around their necks and red markings on their arms. Seated devotees on a colourful striped mat in front of plates of food and flowers, while women in orange and red saris watch from the right. A gold-and-yellow canopy with multicoloured fringe stands at the back. Several onlookers in white and orange clothing fill the background. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in appearance.2016-12-18A large tented ritual hall with white draped ceiling and hanging brass lamps, where a crowd sits on striped multicoloured mats. In the foreground, many seated men and boys are bare-chested in saffron-orange dhotis with white sacred-thread lines, some with white ash marks on their bodies, and several with long dreadlocks. Behind them rows of seated devotees in orange and maroon robes face the front. At the far left, a golden ceremonial canopy stands near a standing group of white-clad priests and attendants holding umbrellas and ritual items, with a deity-like figure visible beside the canopy. Ornate colourful parasols and a film camera on a crane are visible. The scene suggests a large puja with food offerings in progress.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18Photograph of a large ritual hall with striped woven mats laid in long rows, each set with banana-leaf plates of food and small white candles or lamps. Many bare-chested men and some women in orange and saffron dhotis or wraps, with rudraksha malas and ornaments, stand in lines holding food offerings, while one man in orange kneels to arrange plates. Striped umbrellas, a gold ceremonial canopy, trident-topped stands and a red carpet frame the scene. Consistent with a food offering ritual; no identifiable central figure is clearly visible.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18