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Outdoor ritual scene at a temple site: a large copper-coloured kalasha or ornate pillar-shaped vessel stands on a white plinth, wrapped in garlands of white flowers and marigolds in yellow, orange and red. A woman in an orange sari with a flower garland holds a flame near it, smoke rising. Men and women in saffron and orange shawls and white clothing stand nearby, with a crowd behind them under sunlit palm and banana trees, and a white tent and bunting in the background. A white-clothed man with a garland holds a tray of offerings.

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Outdoor photograph of a ceremonial copper kalasha or ornate copper-clad shrine base on a white plinth, decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and a purple garland at the top. Banana leaves and tall trees frame the scene under a bright sky. Beside the plinth a priest in an orange-saffron robe holds a flame or lamp, with smoke rising. Behind them a crowd of devotees stands, several wearing orange shawls and white clothing, with a camera operator visible at the left edge. The setting suggests a temple-side ritual with a fire offering.2007-01-01December 23 20082008-12-23Outdoor temple scene with a decorated copper-toned kalasha-like shrine pillar wrapped in marigold and white flower garlands on a white-washed platform. A figure in a saffron-orange shawl and white-and-gold garland stands at right, long dark hair swept back, one arm raised toward a banana plant, appearing to offer or present something. Palm trees, banana leaves, and a string of small flags are overhead; several devotees in white and pastel clothing stand behind with hands folded, a man in a red-and-white shirt stands nearby, and a cameraperson is visible in the background. Flower petals and leaves are scattered on the steps.2007-01-01Outdoors in bright daylight, a large copper-toned kalasha-style vessel decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red blossoms stands on a white platform at a temple-like shrine. Beside it a banana plant with broad leaves grows. A woman in an orange and gold-bordered sari with a white flower garland stands at the platform, one arm raised toward the vessel, apparently performing an offering. Behind her a crowd of devotees in saffron and orange clothing, some in white, watches and gathers closely. Strings of small festival flags are strung between trees in the background, and sunlight flares through the palms.2007-01-01Outdoor temple ritual at a white stone platform beneath a large copper kalasha wrapped in marigold and white jasmine garlands. A woman in an orange saffron sari with a long white and red flower garland stands at right, hands folded, facing the kalasha. Coconut halves and loose flower petals lie on the platform. Behind her a crowd of devotees in white shirts and mixed clothing watches, with a man holding a camera. Banana plants and strings of small flags decorate the background.2007-01-01Outdoor temple ritual under palm trees and a banana plant. A man in a saffron-orange shawl and orange dhoti, with long dark hair and a white flower garland with a red-orange garland, raises a lit oil lamp in his right hand beside a banana tree. He stands before a copper-coloured temple structure decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and white jasmine strands, on a white stone platform scattered with flower petals and leaves. Behind him, a line of people in white and other clothes watches, and a young man in an orange shawl stands at right holding a brass bowl of offerings. Strings of small blue and purple pennants stretch between trees behind the platform.2007-01-01Outdoors beneath palm and banana leaves, a figure in an orange-saffron garment with a white flower garland stands at right holding a lit flame on a small vessel, offering aarti toward a tall copper-toned shrine pillar wrapped in garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. The pillar has carved deity figures near its top, set on a white stone platform decorated with flower strands and leaves. A cameraperson and a few onlookers stand behind, with bunting strung across the background. Swamiji (probable): a long-haired figure in saffron clothing with a garland, performing aarti.2007-01-01A photograph of a dwajastambha flag-mast ceremony outdoors under a bright sunlit sky with palm and leafy trees behind. A tall copper-toned, ornately carved base supports a flag-mast wrapped with a white cloth and draped with yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. Floral petals lie on the pale stone platform below. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands to the right, holding a lit lamp or aarti vessel toward the mast. A few devotees in white and orange clothing stand at the right edge, watching the ritual.2006-12-23A photograph of an outdoor temple scene with a tall ornate copper-toned kalasha-style shrine pillar wrapped in garlands of white jasmine, orange and red marigolds and yellow flowers, set on a white raised platform. A woman in an orange-and-saffron garment with long dark hair and a jasmine garland raises one hand in greeting toward the pillar area, holding a brass bowl. Two men in orange clothing stand at right, and a cameraman with a video camera is at center-left. Banana leaves, palm trees and a row of blue and white bunting frame the background, with a painted banner at left.2007-01-01December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor photo at a temple shrine decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands and banana leaves. A standing figure with long dark hair in an orange-saffron shawl over orange clothing raises one arm, holding a flame or lamp toward a copper-coloured kalasha-like shrine tower with a carved deity figure. A white platform in front holds leaves and offerings, and a black plaque with white lettering lies below. A cameraman in a light shirt films, and several men in white and a boy in a red sweater stand behind. Coconut palms and strung flags fill the background. Matches the page's Bidadi temple consecration context, but the figure's appearance is only moderately distinctive, so the identity is uncertain.2007-01-01December 23 20072007-12-23