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Large outdoor ritual gathering at dusk where a crowd of bare-chested devotees, many wearing rudraksha malas and white dhotis, sits facing a raised stage. On the stage, a seated figure in white and a saffron-clad person sit before a decorated deity murti framed by garlands and a golden canopy. Priests in white stand nearby, and an ornate chariot-like structure with a golden umbrella stands to the side. A camera crane is visible at upper left.

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Night-time ritual gathering in an open courtyard before a decorated shrine hung with colourful garlands, with a fire pit and oil lamps in front of a deity murti. A bare-chested priest in an orange-gold dhoti stands at the centre-left performing an offering with a raised implement. A figure in a red-and-orange wrap and a saffron headcloth sits on a red throne at the right, with a yellow-and-blue canopy overhead; the seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for a person, with long hair and saffron clothing, but the identity is uncertain. Hundreds of devotees sit cross-legged in rows wearing white and beige cloths, many with palms joined overhead in namaskar and the front rows sitting bare-chested with rudraksha malas visible.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07Night-time ritual in an open courtyard before a decorated deity murti shrine hung with marigold garlands and colourful bunting. Bare-chested men in white dhotis sit in rows on a red carpet, while a priest in white stands near a golden ornament at left and a man in a red-and-gold turban sits on an ornate golden seat at right, with a yellow ceremonial umbrella beside him. Two men in white dhotis kneel close to the shrine among oil lamps and offerings. Women in saris and older Western devotees in light clothing sit to the right of the carpet. A camera on a tripod records the scene. Dozens of people are visible.2016-12-07July 08 20172017-07-08December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A night ritual before a decorated shrine with a deity murti framed by garlands and a canopy. In the centre, a bearded man in a saffron-and-maroon robe with rudraksha beads sits on a gold-and-orange seat behind a flaming homa fire pit, with offerings and floral trays arranged around it. A woman in an orange sari sits to the right beside brass lamps and flower arrangements, while a man in white stands at the left near a gilded palanquin-style seat. Rows of shirtless men seated on the floor, wearing white dhotis and red neck cloths, face the altar, with a camera operator at left. Oil lamps and kalasha-style brass vessels line the platform. The setting is a temple courtyard with dark foliage behind.2016-12-12Large ritual gathering seated on the ground facing a raised shrine decorated with marigold and rose garlands. Several bare-chested priests in white dhotis and saffron-and-white cloth stand at the altar, one holding a ritual object over a fire pit with flames. Dozens of devotees in beige or cream clothing sit in rows with their backs to the camera. Behind the altar stand deity murtis draped in garlands, and gold-framed ceremonial lamps and a kalasha flank the shrine. On the right, a man in an ornate red and gold shawl and saffron-orange turban sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, a person candidate, with a rudraksha-style garland and a photographer nearby. Cues are limited, so identity is uncertain.2016-12-07Night outdoor shiva deeksha initiation at a temple-style open pavilion. Dozens of seated initiates, mostly seen from behind, sit in rows wearing white dhotis, bare upper bodies, sacred threads, and red headbands tied at the forehead. Many have white ash or sacred markings on their backs. A figure in a red cloth and orange-gold garland sits on a gold-and-red raised seat in front of a red and gold shrine with deity murti. Two attendants in blue and red garments stand in the background beside floral garlands, and cameras, speakers and stage lights are set up around the scene.2017-08-21August 21 20172017-08-21