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A photograph of an outdoor Ganesha puja at a shrine. A large painted murti of Ganesha sits on a throne-like seat with a red-and-orange backdrop, wearing a yellow garland, a red garland and ornaments, with mouse and lion figures at his base. Two men sit on a colourful striped mat in front of a yellow-tiled platform holding a silver kalasha and pooja vessels. The seated man on the left, bare-chested with white dhoti and rudraksha-style beads, speaks into a microphone. The man in the center wears an orange cloth and performs an aarti with a lamp. A woman in a white sari stands in the background among potted plants, and silver ritual implements sit on the platform.

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Outdoor ritual at a large seated Ganesha murti painted orange, red and gold, with a crown, garlands and a bare-chested body under a multicoloured shawl. Two young priests sit on a striped mat: the seated one in white dhoti with sacred ash lines, the other in orange cloth, rudraksha beads and a saffron-marked forehead, wearing a tall topknot, pouring from a small vessel. Brass bowls, a silver lamp stand, flowers, a coconut and banana leaves are arranged before a golden abhishekam platform. A devotee in white stands at the right beside steps lined with potted plants.2016-09-05September 03 20162016-09-03A homa is performed at an outdoor shelter beside a large colourful Ganesha murti seated on a throne-like base with a mouse and decorated with garlands. In the foreground a fire burns in a square yellow-painted fire pit decorated with white star and wave patterns. A man with long hair and rudraksha malas, wearing orange cloth, holds a ladle over the fire, while two shirtless men in orange wraps and a seated person in white attend nearby. Brass vessels, a small pot and offerings rest on the pit's edge and a red-and-orange cloth. Palm and banana plants and a world map banner appear behind.2016-09-05September 05 20162016-09-05A Ganesha Chaturthi ritual at an outdoor shrine. A large painted Ganesha murti with a red-orange face, long ears, a crown, garlands and a yellow flower necklace sits on a throne draped with brown and gold cloth, beside a tiger-and-mouse vahana. In front, a square yellow fire pit burns with a visible flame. Five men stand around it: one in white dhoti with orange-striped cloth and bare chest, three in saffron-orange dhotis with bare torsos and rudraksha malas, one bending forward offering or pouring from a brass vessel, and one younger attendant in orange near the left edge. Brass pots, bowls and garlanded kalasha-style items rest on the floor, and a banana plant and palm frame the scene.2016-09-05A large Ganesha murti with orange-red skin, elephant head, gold crown and garlands stands in an orange arch at an outdoor stage, flanked by a mouse vahana and tiger-motif ornaments. Three priests in saffron and orange dhotis and bare upper bodies sit on a low stage performing a puja with brass vessels, a kalasha, pink flower offerings and oil lamps, one holding a microphone. A woman in a white sari sits nearby. On the right, an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden canopy stands empty, with a portrait of a robed figure placed on it. Palm trees and a crowd of devotees in the foreground watch the ceremony.2016-09-05September 03 20162016-09-03 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20162016-09-03August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copiesPhotograph of a Ganesha festival homa in an open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof. A large Ganesha murti in dark red-brown dress with gold ornaments, pearl and bead necklaces and yellow marigold garlands sits at left. In the foreground two sannyasis in orange robes and orange head wraps sit on a striped cloth, bodies marked with white ash lines; one tends a golden fire pit where flames rise, while the other holds offering vessels. Flower offerings and a microphone stand are near the fire. At right a figure in an orange turban and red garland sits on a red and gold throne decorated with yellow flowers, seated at the back of the pavilion. Behind them are potted plants and trees.2017-08-25A ceremonial puja to a large painted Ganesha murti seated on a tiered orange-and-red platform under a temple canopy. The elephant-headed deity holds raised hands with ritual objects, wears a yellow-and-white garland and red-and-gold ornaments. A shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti sits at left beside a golden yajna pit with brass vessels and a silver pot. At right, a seated person in white clothing sits on the floor near a golden throne with red cushions, a golden umbrella overhead, and a small portrait placed on the throne. Potted plants, hanging ribbons and paper lanterns decorate the open-air hall.2016-09-05A photograph of an outdoor ritual before a large painted Ganesha murti with a red trunk and crown, decorated with a pearl necklace, bangles and flower garlands. A bare-chested priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with dark hair tied up, pours or offers from a metal ladle over the murti. A fire burns in front, with a brass bowl and silver ritual implements on a table. Striped red and white boundary walls, potted plants and hanging orange and blue tassel banners frame the open-air shrine with trees behind. The priest appears to be performing an abhishekam or homa-style offering.2016-09-05