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Night outdoor ceremony with a long-haired man in a red robe and gold-beaded garland seated on a red and gold throne. A standing devotee in a white shirt kneels and bends forward while an attendant in white holds a thin cord or thread near the seated figure's head. A woman in a white sari stands behind, with a crowd of onlookers in white and pastel clothing, some in a teal shirt, watching from behind. Foreground shows a brass lamp, a red kalasha-like vessel with pink flowers and a green plant, and a stone or tiled basin with yellow flower offerings and marigold petals. Palm trees and a decorated chariot or palanquin with colourful hangings appear at right. The scene looks like a puja or blessing. Crowd count is well over twenty.

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Outdoor ritual on an orange-draped platform before palm trees at dusk. A long-haired figure in red robes and a red shawl with a gold necklace sits on an ornate red and gold throne, smiling as an attendant in a light green shirt kneels and offers him something. Priests in white dhoti and shawl sit beside a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, a kalasha-like brass vessel and pink flowers. A man in a white t-shirt stands nearby, a few onlookers sit at the edge, and marigold petals and a vermilion-marked pot lie in the foreground. a person appears to be the seated figure on the throne, identified by the long swept hair, red robes and gold necklace.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor ceremony at dusk with palm trees behind. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a red garment, red shawl and a white-and-pink flower garland, with long dark hair. A priest in white dhoti with saffron border kneels at left, extending his hand toward a lit oil lamp on a brass stand. A devotee in white shirt kneels at right, bending forward to touch or offer something at the throne's base, near a shallow stone-edged basin with marigold petals. A kalasha-like brass vessel with green leaves and pink flowers sits in front. Standing spectators in pale green shirts, white shirts and white saris watch from behind.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor ritual at dusk beneath coconut palms. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne with gold trim wears a red garment and a long garland of gold-coloured beads, with long dark hair. A kneeling priest in white dhoti with a gold border holds a thread or wick over an oil lamp at the figure's hands, and a man in a white kurta kneels beside the throne with his hand raised to the forehead. A standing man in a pale shirt and trousers watches, and a woman in white and other seated devotees are behind. Flower petals and a vessel of flowers sit in the foreground, with a stone basin of marigold petals at right. a person is the seated figure, identified by the red robes, gold-bead garland, long hair and throne, though his face is not visible for confirmation.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22Outdoor evening ceremony at dusk with palm trees behind. A long-haired man in a red robe and red trousers, wearing a gold-link necklace and bangles, sits barefoot on an ornate red velvet throne with gold legs. Another person in white stands beside him with a white cloth draped over the throne. A kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with white forehead markings and a white thread, presses his palms together in namaskar before the throne. A brass oil lamp with a pink flower sits on the floor. Behind them stands a decorated ratha/chariot hung with colourful tassels and garlands, and a crowd of devotees in white and other colours watches.2010-12-22Outdoor ceremony at dusk beneath coconut palms. A long-haired figure in a red dhoti and red top, wearing a heavy garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on a red and gold ornate throne. Two priests in white dhotis and shawls attend, one holding a lit oil lamp and a brass vessel near a potted plant with pink flowers, another holding a ceremonial fan or stick. A man in a white shirt and beige dhoti kneels before the throne with folded hands while others in white watch from behind a low platform strewn with marigold petals. Seated devotees and women in cream saris line the background, and a red banner hangs from a pole.2010-12-22Evening outdoor ceremony at night. A long-haired figure in a red sleeveless top and red trousers, wearing a gold necklace and bare-footed, sits on an ornate red and gold throne while raising a hand. Before him a shaved-headed man in white kurta and white dhoti kneels on an orange cloth, holding a small orange object and touching his forehead in reverence. A brass oil lamp with flowers sits in front. Behind them a decorated chariot festooned with coloured tassels and garlands, and a crowd of devotees in white clothes watches. A microphone stand is visible at the left edge.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22