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A photograph of a ritual performance under a corrugated metal roof in a covered hall decorated with colourful paper garlands and hanging lanterns. Four men in saffron-orange shawls with rudraksha malas stand in a row, swinging brass handbells and holding small brass ritual vessels with outstretched arms. Behind them, another standing figure in white and a row of seated people in white clothes sit before a long table with rows of brass oil lamps, brass lamp stands and a conch shell. Seated devotees in the background watch, some in white and others in orange. A framed picture hangs on the wall. The scene appears to be a temple-style ceremony with bells and lamps.

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A covered outdoor stage under a corrugated metal roof shows a ritual performance. Four people in orange-saffron robes with gold-beaded necklaces stand at the back, holding small brass bells and ritual implements, while a person in white with an orange shawl stands at the far left and another in white with an orange shawl stands at the right. Several women in white saris sit along the front of the stage behind rows of polished brass oil lamps and brass lamp stands, some holding bells or small objects. Behind them, seated spectators in white and dark clothing fill the hall. Colourful hanging decorations, a mobile of small figures, red garlands and a wall poster with pictures hang in the background.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor-style covered hall with corrugated metal roof during a ritual with brass oil lamps. Four men in orange saffron dhotis and shawls with ceremonial gold necklaces stand in a row raising lit brass lamps overhead, while a man in white with an orange shawl on the far right raises a lamp and holds a bell. Seated along a long metal table, several women in white saris and white clothes with red borders tend tall brass lamps, a bell and brass vessels. A crowd of seated devotees watches from behind. Hanging decorations, a colourful mobile of toys and a framed picture are visible on the walls. This is a photograph of an aarti-style lamp offering in progress.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A covered outdoor temple-style area during a ritual. Four men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls stand along a long metal table, holding lit lamps aloft and ringing handbells; one of them wears a marigold garland. A younger man in white with an orange shawl stands at the far right holding a bell and lamp. Women in white saris sit cross-legged on a mat in front, surrounded by polished brass oil lamps, a tall brass lamp stand and brass bowls. Seated devotees fill the background. Hanging plastic toy-like ornaments and a red garland decorate the ceiling, and a framed picture hangs on the white wall. A ritual aarti-style offering of lamps is underway.2008-12-24Photo of a ritual aarti performed in an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof. Five young men stand in a row raising brass oil lamps with lit flames, four in saffron-orange robes and orange shawls with beaded necklaces and one in white with an orange shawl. Behind them a seated audience watches. In front, several women in white saris with black rudraksha-style necklaces sit on a mat beside rows of polished brass lamps, bells and a brass kalasha-style lamp stand. Colourful hanging decorations and a banner are visible on the back wall.2008-12-24Photograph of a temple aarti ceremony under a corrugated metal roof. Six people stand in a row holding tall brass lamps with lit flames on their tiers; most wear orange or saffron garments and white, and one wears white with an orange shawl. Seated before them on a mat, several women in white saris with gold-toned accessories play rows of brass bells and handheld cymbals. Behind, a large seated crowd of devotees in white watches, and a hanging ornament decorates the shrine area. Mention of a children's festival is not visible in the scene.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor temple ritual under a corrugated metal roof. Four men in saffron-orange shawls and white dhotis stand at a raised table, each holding a tall brass aarti lamp with a multi-tiered flame, and several lamps are burning. Behind them, saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees sit watching. In the foreground, women in white saris sit on a mat beside rows of brass oil lamps and a large brass conch-shaped vessel, arranged for the ceremony. Colourful hanging decorations and red-and-orange festoons decorate the back wall. Aarti with lamps, a standard temple puja scene.2008-12-24Outdoor ritual scene under a corrugated metal roof at an ashram. Seven women sit cross-legged in a row on a mat, wearing white saris with coloured borders, each tending a long line of brass oil lamps (deepas) laid along the floor, with a large brass bell-like vessel near them. Behind them, men in orange saffron robes and white dhotis hold up lit multi-tiered brass aarti lamps and lamp stands with flames, standing along a metal-railed platform. Devotees sit in the background. Coloured paper decorations and a hanging mobile of small figurines are visible at the upper right, and a painted white wall with a small blue sign is at the left. The scene suggests a lamp-lighting aarti or deepa puja.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24