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A photograph of a temple ritual in an open-sided pavilion. A bearded man in a rust-brown robe, a matching turban and a long flower garland stands at centre, with heavy gold necklaces and bangles. Behind him, attendants in orange and white dhotis and bare-chested boys with rudraksha malas carry a ceremonial umbrella and pots. Before a white-framed shrine stand large clay murtis of Ganesha and a goddess, garlanded with yellow and pink flowers. Hanging decorative streamers and a palm-lined garden complete the scene.

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October 11 20162016-10-11A temple courtyard during a ritual procession under a open-sided pavilion. In the centre, a man in a maroon-red robe with a tall ornate crown-like head covering, gold necklaces and a long white flower garland walks forward. Behind him, people in red and orange clothes carry umbrellas and objects, and a woman in a white sari stands with hands joined. Ahead, a white and red decorated shrine holds a deity murti of Ganesha with a trunk-shaped face and a white-clad goddess figure beside him, both garlanded with yellow and white flowers, on a golden-yellow platform. A gold-framed throne with a garland stands at the right, and an orange-robed figure with a tall staff stands near the pillar. Palm trees and green foliage surround the scene.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard under a white tent with yellow fabric drapes and lush green plants. On the right stands a large pink Ganesha murti dressed in gold garments and yellow marigold garlands, seated on a red-draped platform with flower offerings and brass plates. A bearded man in an orange-red dhoti or wrap, wearing a marigold garland and beaded necklaces, stands on a striped mat in front of the murti, near a small offering tray and oil lamp. A deity figure is visible in the background. Silver stanchions and a microphone are in the foreground.2017-09-30January 01 20172017-01-01October 08 20162016-10-08A festive outdoor pavilion event on a red carpet beneath a white canopy hung with colourful woven banners and crystal lamp shades. In the centre, a man in a rust-brown robe and a long pink-and-white flower garland stands with a gold pendant necklace, barefoot, facing forward. Beside him on the right, a shirtless man with a white dhoti and gold-toned mala walks forward. Large gold bull (Nandi) statues line the left foreground. Behind them, a crowd of people in orange and saffron robes stands with hands folded in namaskar. A small shrine with deity murtis and a gold-framed arch sits at the back.2017-10-01Photograph of a festival procession under a temporary tent with red carpet and a white canopy strung with flags and lights. In the foreground, a man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala walks beside a bearded man in a dark maroon-brown wrap, wearing a red-and-orange turban, a heavy gold necklace, a white flower garland and gold armlets, both barefoot. Behind them, a ceremonial palanquin decorated with silver umbrella, banana plants, marigold garlands and a deity shrine is carried forward. Robed women in saffron, red, purple and white saris line the procession, some holding brass lamps or trays, with devotees standing behind a rope on both sides. A raised wooden platform with a gold-trimmed edge stands on the right, and a video camera is visible in the background.2016-12-03A man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl walks barefoot across a tiled platform, wearing a long multi-coloured flower garland and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. Behind him, several attendants in saffron-orange robes and beaded malas carry a silver tray, a kalasha-style vessel and a decorated umbrella-like canopy. On the right stands a large painted Ganesha murti with a red trunk, garlanded in marigolds, sitting on a tiger-and-mouse painted base. A canopy of bright cloth and a world map banner hang overhead. Potted plants and steps lead toward the open-air setting.2016-08-27A procession under a tented pavilion with red carpet, where a bearded man in a maroon-brown robe and a garland of white and pink flowers walks barefoot down the center, wearing a gold pendant and a rudraksha mala. Beside him a man in white dhoti with a gold border and a sash of beads walks with folded hands. Behind them, a line of people in orange and saffron robes stands with palms pressed together. Golden bull or nandi statues stand in the foreground on the left. Behind the procession is a shrine with a deity murti and decorated arch, and hanging cloth banners with floral and bird motifs in orange, yellow and red hang overhead. Potted plants and tall trees form the background.2017-10-01October 08 20162016-10-08A covered outdoor temple-style hall with a red carpeted walkway and a raised red-carpeted dais. In the centre, a man with long dark hair and a dark red-brown dhoti walks forward wearing a white flower garland and holding a tray of flowers, with a red and orange cloth draped over his shoulders. Behind him, a line of devotees in saffron, orange, white and red saris and dhotis stands with hands folded. A decorated deity murti in gold and red sits under a canopy at the back, flanked by hanging garlands, banana plants and a white and red striped awning. Dozens of people line the right side and the back of the hall.2016-12-03