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Outdoor evening ritual on an orange-draped raised platform under a canopy. A person in a light blue turban and blue garment sits on a red and gold throne at the right of centre. Several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies sit cross-legged on the platform, some seated before puja items and brass vessels. A standing man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the right edge. Behind them is a decorated altar with deity images, garlands of green leaves hang overhead, and a banner with printed text is visible. Seated devotees are visible in the foreground.

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October 15 20102010-10-15Night-time outdoor ceremony on an open stage with an orange cloth-draped platform. Several shaven-headed men in white dhotis and yellow-bordered shawls sit cross-legged in front of a decorated altar with deity murtis, a white ceremonial umbrella, and brass offering plates. A figure in light blue clothing sits on a red cushioned throne-like chair at the right of the stage. A man in white with a yellow shawl and another in orange robes stand at the right edge. Hanging leaf garlands and colourful tassel decorations line the canopy above. Seated devotees in white and yellow, many with hair in braids, watch from the foreground.2010-10-15Evening outdoor ritual on a raised orange stage under a tin-roofed pavilion decorated with green leaf garlands, hanging cloth banners and a white umbrella-shaped canopy. A woman in a light blue sari sits on a red throne-like chair at the right of the stage. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on the stage, with brass plates, offerings and a sacred fire area in front of them. Behind them stand decorated deity murti with garlands. A man in a saffron-orange robe stands at the right edge beside a standing figure in white and yellow. Seated devotees in white and yellow clothing face the stage in the foreground, with a microphone visible at the right.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOutdoor ceremony at dusk on a raised stage in front of an orange-painted building, with a large white canopy and banana-leaf garlands overhead. Several deity murtis are arranged on the altar, including a pink Ganesha with a red garland at left and a central figure under a decorated arch. Priests in white dhotis, some bare-chested, sit at a white altar with brass lamps, plates of offerings and a kalasha, performing puja. In the foreground, a seated audience of mostly white-clad devotees and women in yellow and orange saris faces the stage. At right, a seated figure in a saffron robe sits on a red and gold peetha/throne, with a standing man in white and orange-trimmed clothing beside him. Printed banners on the wall carry text and the year 2010.2010-10-15Outdoor temple-style ritual stage with a large decorated deity murti at centre, including an elephant-headed Ganesha figure to the left and a goddess figure with a lion beside her, adorned with white flower garlands and a tall white arch. Priests in white dhotis sit before a raised platter of offerings, fruit, flowers and oil lamps. A seated figure in a red-and-orange garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne to the right, facing the assembled crowd. Devotees in white, yellow sashes and saffron sit on the ground in rows, with many women in white and yellow saris. Banana-leaf and tasselled festoons hang overhead beneath a white umbrella canopy, and a banner with Kannada-style text and a portrait sits at right.2010-10-15A temple ritual photograph on an orange-draped stage beneath a leaf-festooned canopy. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhoti and shawls, some with red and yellow sashes, sit in a row performing a puja before a decorated deity murti framed by white flower garlands and a large ornate arch. Oil lamps and brass vessels stand in front of them. At right, a seated figure in a red-cushioned throne wears a blue and gold garment and a gold necklace, with a garlanded attendant beside. Seated devotees in yellow scarves, backs to the camera, watch from the foreground.2010-10-15Night outdoor ritual on an open ground under strings of leaves and hanging decorative tassels. A figure in a light blue garment and garlands sits on an ornate red and gold throne at the back. In front, several men in white dhoti-style clothes and gold necklaces sit on white mats around a low wooden puja table with brass plates, bowls, oil lamps and offerings. A bare-chested man with a drum-like wooden instrument sits at left. A saffron-robed man stands behind the throne. Smoke rises in the background, and decorated deity figures and a red painted building are visible at left. Several more people in white and yellow sit at right.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA ceremonial puja before a large silver-framed deity murti with multiple arms, holding weapons, decorated with flower garlands. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhoti-style cloth with maroon borders sit on a white mat performing rites, one pouring from a vessel and another holding a tray. A seated woman in a blue top and orange-trimmed red chair, with hands folded, watches. Coloured canopy umbrellas and a green leaf garland hang overhead, and an orange-walled hall forms the backdrop. Visible people: about six priests and one seated woman.2010-10-15A photograph of an outdoor ritual stage in front of a decorated deity display with large white floral backdrop, a painted goddess figure with multiple arms, a lion mount, and small figures in ornate costume. A seated man in an orange robe with orange-beaded necklaces sits on a red and gold throne at right, with several saffron-robed attendants standing behind him. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti sits on the floor performing puja at a white platform covered with brass plates of offerings, coins, red powder, flowers and sweets, with an oil lamp at left. Two more white-clad priests assist nearby, and a few seated devotees, including girls in yellow, watch from the front edge. Green leaf garlands and colourful tassels hang overhead.2010-10-15