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A photograph in a temple hall showing a large ornate golden throne-like structure (peetha) with intricate gold carvings in the background. Three young men in saffron-orange robes and orange turbans play long brass horns (trumpets) on the left, near a chain barrier. In the centre, a man with long hair and a bare upper body wears a white dhoti with a gold-bordered yellow shawl and a small orange cross-body bag, standing beside a gold-embellished throne. A man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands on the right, and a red ceremonial flag is raised in the centre foreground. Framed pictures hang on the pale pink wall above.

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A procession inside a hall during a Dasara celebration: several men in white dhotis with maroon borders carry a golden palanquin holding a deity murti decorated with red and white garlands. In the foreground, a man holds a golden trident-topped staff and wears a gold necklace; beside him another man carries a golden staff and wears an ornate white-and-gold crown. A bare-chested man in a saffron dhoti leads the bearers, and a man with white hair in a grey shirt and red shawl stands at the right. Women in saris watch from the left, and tall orange-and-patterned banners hang above.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17Indoor festival procession down a red carpet between rows of devotees. In the centre, a barefoot man in saffron-orange cloth and a leopard-print waist wrap plays a long brass horn held to his mouth, with a drummer and other saffron-clad musicians behind him. On both sides stand devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and bare shoulders, some with hands folded in namaste, and women in gold-trimmed white saris with orange shawls. A red and gold ceremonial umbrella is visible at the top left, and a large screen shows a crowd. Along the row on the right, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a gold-beaded necklace stands near the aisle. No identifiable a person is clearly present in this view.2018-01-05September 17 20152015-09-17 +1 copiesA red-lit hall with a red carpeted stage shows a group of young musicians in saffron and orange dhotis with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas, playing drums and long brass horns called kombu. Several drummers strike a large barrel drum and a smaller hand drum. In the foreground a figure in white dhoti with a red plaid bag walks past, and at right a man in a deep red turban and red-orange robe with a golden border and a heavy floral garland stands at the edge of the stage with gold bangles, watching the performance. Framed photographs hang on the pale pink wall above wooden doors.2015-11-16January 05 20182018-01-05A photograph inside a white tented pavilion with a red carpet, showing a procession-like visit. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears a saffron-orange shawl over his shoulders and stands beside a bearded elderly man in saffron robes holding a walking staff. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and shirt holds a white fan, and a man in saffron with a rudraksha mala stands near golden peetha-style seats and a golden throne-like backrest. On the left, a man in white dhoti with a gold chain holds a tall orange-red staff topped by a yellow, sequined canopy. On the right, a young man in white with gold trim and a gold chain stands near a golden deity-style seat. Air conditioning units are mounted on the tent walls.2016-04-20A photograph inside a temple-like hall with dark red draped walls. In the foreground, tall gold oil lamps stand beside an ornate gilded shrine frame with a round gold halo panel. Along the right side, several people approach: a man in white dhoti and shawl, a man in saffron-orange robes with a white cloth over his shoulder, and two men in maroon-red dhotis with gold-yellow borders and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, one with a red turban. Women in white saris stand in a line behind them, hands folded. Behind the shrine, a deity murti and colourful cloth draping are visible.2015-09-14September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesMay 24 20162016-05-24September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesJuly 13 20152015-07-13