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A large ceremonial tent hall with white draped walls and hanging lamps during a Maheshwara Puja-style ritual. Rows of men and women sit on the floor on colourful striped mats, many in orange and saffron robes, facing a central area where a white-clad priest stands at right holding a metal bucket, with a white cap and gold-bordered white dhoti. Several shaven-headed sannyasis in white and orange sit in front, some with ash markings, and leaf plates with food sit before them. At left a gold ornate palanquin-style canopy holds a deity murti beside colourful parasols. Some standing figures in red, pink and green saris and dhotis watch from the back, and a dark screen hangs on the wall.

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Large outdoor-style tent ritual gathering with a white fabric ceiling hung with decorative lamps and colourful umbrellas. Many people sit on a striped multicoloured mat in rows, mostly bare-shouldered and wearing saffron-orange cloth; several have long hair and white sacred threads. Standing figures in white dhotis and shawls line the back and sides near a gold-trimmed ceremonial stand and a screen. A camera crane is visible at left, and brass oil lamps and small offerings sit on the floor before the seated devotees and sannyasis.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large tented hall with white drapes, hanging lanterns and a central stage area holds a seated ritual gathering. In the foreground, many shirtless men and boys with long hair sit in rows wearing orange and saffron dhotis and white sacred threads, their backs to the camera, facing a dais. Banana-leaf plates with food and small cups are set on colourful striped mats in front of them. Behind them, women and men in orange and red saffron robes sit on the floor, and a cameraman stands on the right. Striped and red umbrellas stand among the seated crowd, and a large screen on the left shows a red and green image. Mention of a food offering and pinda tharpana comes only from the page, so the scene is described as a seated meal offering.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A large open-sided tent hall with white draped ceilings and hanging brass lanterns during a ritual feast. In the foreground, rows of shirtless men and boys in orange dhotis, with white sacred threads across their chests, sit cross-legged on colourful striped mats in front of leaf plates of food and small cups. Many sit with their backs to the camera. Behind them, rows of devotees in saffron and maroon robes, some with rudraksha malas, sit facing the central area. Ceremonial umbrellas in red, orange and blue stand between the rows, and a cameraman with a tripod films from the right. A large screen at the upper left shows a figure in orange. Attendants in white stand along the edges. Many people are visible, forming a large gathering.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18September 14 20152015-09-14A large tented hall during a seated ritual gathering. In the foreground, several bare-backed sannyasis with white sacred threads across their shoulders sit on a colourful striped rug, wearing saffron-orange lower garments, with long dreadlocks and shaved heads visible. Facing them, rows of women in saffron and orange saris and rudraksha malas sit on the rug, some smiling. White cups and small offerings are set along the mat. Multicoloured umbrellas hang overhead, paper lanterns dangle from the ceiling, and a cameraman with a tripod films the scene. A projection screen at upper left shows a figure in red and white. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2016-12-18A large tent interior where sadhus in saffron and orange robes sit in long rows on striped floor mats, each with a metal plate and water bottle. Men in white dhotis with red sashes walk between the rows serving rice from large steel buckets and pots. Behind them, a decorated shrine area with pink and gold ornamental arches holds deity murti under colourful hangings. Many people are visible in the scene, most in white or saffron, as a community meal (annadan) is served.2015-09-14 +1 copiesDecember 18 20162016-12-18 +1 copiesA large white-draped tent hall with a camera crane overhead and hanging lanterns. In the foreground, rows of shaven-headed sannyasis in saffron-orange cloth and bare-chested disciples in orange dhotis sit on colourful striped mats, many with rudraksha malas. At the far end, a gold canopied peetha with a seated figure in red and gold ceremonial attire is flanked by attendants in white and red, while white-clad devotees stand and sit nearby. Multicoloured parasols and a large screen complete the scene.2016-12-18