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A large ochre-red Ganesha murti with a gilded crown and trunk raised in blessing sits on a grey stone pedestal draped in gold cloth, under a white tented pavilion with pink borders and fairy lights. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a flower garland stands on the steps facing the deity, while a line of saffron-robed sannyasis and devotees with red headcloths stand on white-and-red steps, one holding a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella. A brass lamp stand stands at the left, and a man in white dhoti with beaded necklaces stands at the right. Gurupeyarchi padapuja setting with Ganesha worship.

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Outdoor temple-style courtyard under a white tent canopy with a red-and-white stepped platform. A large seated Ganesha murti in red and gold draping, with a gold crown and pearl garlands, is central. Several saffron-robed sannyasis with orange shawls stand and sit in rows, some with folded hands. A long-haired figure in a red-orange robe and garland of flowers faces the murti near a tall brass lamp stand. A man in orange holds a multicoloured ceremonial umbrella. On the right, a bare-chested man with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style adornment wears a white dhoti. Devotees in white and orange stand along the steps, consistent with a padapuja-style ritual honouring a deity murti.2017-09-02September 02 20172017-09-02Outdoor ritual scene under a white tented canopy at a temple-like courtyard. A large seated Ganesha murti with a golden crown and red-and-gold drapery sits on a grey pedestal, its hands raised in blessing, adorned with garlands and a gold necklace. In front, a figure with long braided hair and a red garland stands with his back to the camera on a striped mat, facing the murti. To the right, a man in saffron robes holds a tall ornate ceremonial umbrella with multicoloured fringe over a bare-chested man in white dhoti and ornaments standing on white and red striped steps. Around them, devotees in orange and red clothing stand with hands folded, while women in orange saris watch from the upper steps. Brass lamp stands and banana plants frame the scene.2017-09-02August 15 20172017-08-15August 15 20172017-08-15A large Ganesha murti with a red-brown body, golden crown and garlands sits on a raised pedestal under a metal roof, its trunk raised toward a brass lamp stand. On the right, a standing man with long dark hair wears a red-orange dhoti and a multicolour flower garland. Behind him, several people in orange-red robes and white-clothed devotees stand near a set of golden railings, with a decorated umbrella and greenery visible beyond. The a person candidate has long hair and a red-orange dhoti, but the figure is in a standing devotional pose with no distinctive ornaments beyond the garland, so identity is unsure.2017-08-15Photograph of a covered outdoor puja space at an ashram during a Ganesh festival. On the left, a large decorated Ganesha murti with an orange-painted trunk, wearing a red garland with yellow and orange flower strings, stands beside a brass lamp. In the foreground, several young men in saffron-orange clothes with orange head cloths sit on mats near a fire pit where a flame burns with flowers and offerings. A bare-chested priest with a saffron-orange turban and cloth sits at the fire on the right. Behind them, a row of about a dozen saffron-clad monastic disciples with orange head cloths stand with hands folded. On the right, a seated figure in red and gold clothing with a garland sits on a decorated golden throne under a striped canopy, with attendants standing nearby.2017-08-25August 16 20172017-08-16August 15 20172017-08-15A large painted Ganesha murti dominates the left foreground, with a red trunk, golden crown, and garlands of yellow, red and white flowers around its neck. A man stands at right, bare-chested with a dark swept-back hair and a long red-and-white flower garland, wearing a reddish-brown dhoti and gold armlets, holding a small metal vessel and pouring or offering water near the idol in what appears to be an abhishekam or puja. Two people in saffron clothes and a few other devotees are visible in the background under a corrugated metal roof, with green trees and hanging decorative items behind them.2016-08-27August 16 20172017-08-16Close view of a large Ganesha murti with an elephant head, painted pale pink and wearing a rust-red dhoti-style cloth, gold jewellery, layered gold and beaded necklaces, bangles and orange-tipped fingers, holding a golden noose-like object. Behind it, a man with long dark hair wearing a red-brown garment and a marigold garland stands near a golden railing, with pink flowers scattered on the figure. At left, two people in red and white ritual clothes sit beside a small flame and an oil lamp, with smoke drifting. A banner on the back wall shows a world map and a portrait of a man with a garland, trident-like staff and ornate necklaces. Dim ceiling lights and string lights frame the scene.2017-09-03