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Outdoor ashram scene under a open-sided pavilion with a red-and-white frame. A large deity murti decorated with garlands and marigold strings stands on a red-draped altar, with a tall ornate ceremonial structure beside it. In front, a woman in a maroon-red sari sits on a low orange cushioned chair on a raised white platform, while another woman in maroon sits to the left near a brass plate of offerings and bananas. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands on the right playing a drum, and several people in orange and red-maroon robes sit on the ground in rows. Many young children in orange and maroon clothing sit cross-legged on the ground facing the altar, with a vessel of offerings and oil lamps nearby.

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Outdoor temple courtyard during a puja before a decorated deity murti draped with white and yellow flower garlands, set in a shrine with a red-and-white pillar and canopy. A figure seated on an orange throne at left, wearing a rudraksha-style neckpiece, faces the shrine. Many young boys in orange and red robes sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, while a priest in orange dhoti stands at an orange altar table at right beside a drummer. Festival bunting and palm trees frame the scene, with a decorated kalasha and offerings on the platform in front of the deity.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor temple-courtyard ritual under a corrugated roof strung with bunting. A large deity murti draped in garlands and white-and-red cloth stands on a decorated dais at centre. In the foreground, dozens of boys sit cross-legged on the ground in orange and red robes and rudraksha malas, facing the stage. On the left, a figure in a dark orange seated chair sits on a white steps platform beside a small offering table with fruit and brass vessels. Several monks in saffron robes stand around the dais; one stands at a wooden lectern beside a drum-bearing attendant. A silver-white vehicle is parked at the right edge.2014-10-02Outdoor ritual on a raised paved platform under a shade canopy, with a decorated deity murti of the goddess draped in yellow and orange marigold garlands at the centre and a large framed goddess image with garlands behind it. A man in saffron and maroon robes sits cross-legged before the altar, and a woman in white with a red shawl sits beside him. Around them, about twenty-five children and young boys in saffron and orange cloth sit on the ground, facing the altar, with several women in orange and white attending at the right. Brass vessels, flower offerings and a small shrine with a painted deity panel stand nearby, with striped cloth and palm plants framing the scene.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02An outdoor ashram courtyard under a open pavilion roof with bunting strung overhead. A seated figure in saffron robes and a garland sits on an orange-cushioned chair on a raised platform at left, with a bare-headed attendant in saffron standing beside. In the centre a robed devotee in saffron sits on a mat before a large deity murti adorned with white and red flower garlands, behind a stepped white and red pedestal. A young boy in white dhoti at right beats a small drum near the murti. Rows of children and young devotees in orange robes sit on the tiled floor in the foreground, some with tilaka and flowers in their hair, facing the platform. Trees and a red wall form the background.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A large outdoor puja under a open canopy in front of a decorated altar with a raised stone platform. Behind the altar stands a large deity murti garlanded with marigold and flower garlands, with pink and red drapery around it. Rows of children and young people in orange and saffron clothes sit cross-legged on mats on the paved ground, facing the altar. On the platform, a man in red-brown robes bends over offerings and brass vessels, while a figure in red stands near a raised seat draped with a red cloth. Banana plants, a kalasha-style pot and trays of fruit and flowers surround the ritual area. Several adults in white and orange robes stand at the side near a chair. Strong afternoon light and trees fill the background.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02