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A photograph inside a decorated temple pavilion with a corrugated roof and palm-leaf and marigold festoons hanging overhead. Painted pillars with floral and bird motifs line the hall. On the left, rows of white brick-like blocks and small brass or silver lamps sit on the floor, with a white-draped platform and deity decorations behind them. A woman in an orange sari with a long white-and-red garland walks at the centre, flanked by men in white dhotis and orange shawls. A young man in a white dhoti and orange shawl carries a striped drum, and several onlookers in white and orange follow the procession through the hall.

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A photograph inside a covered pavilion decorated with orange triangular pennants bearing a black emblem, strings of marigold and leaf garlands, and palm-leaf stalks at the pillars. A central figure in a saffron-orange garment with a gold border and a white and red flower garland stands on a red-and-white mat before a square enclosure of white bricks laid with yellow flowers. Around them, a large crowd of men and women in white dhotis, saris and kurtas, some wearing orange or saffron shawls and orange-and-white sashes, stands close together. On the right, a drummer in a saffron cloth plays a drum, and others hold small brass vessels and bells. The scene suggests a ritual or devotional gathering. The central figure's identity cannot be determined from appearance, so the a person field is unsure.2007-01-01A photograph of a crowded covered pavilion during a temple procession. In the foreground, a figure in an orange sash and orange garment with long dark hair and a white flower garland walks forward, and a man in white dhoti and orange shawl carries a silver vessel. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls walk among devotees in white clothing. The pavilion is decorated with banana trees, orange and saffron pennants, and tall painted pillars with floral and bird motifs. Rows of small white and silver offering trays line the left side of the walkway.2007-01-01A procession moves through a decorated pavilion with orange and white bunting and tall painted pillars. At centre, a smiling man in saffron-orange robes wears a long white and red flower garland and walks barefoot, with long hair swept back. Two attendants in saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklaces carry tall golden staffs beside him. Behind them, a woman in saffron sari holds a round decorated drum-like object, and a woman in white and gold-bordered sari with a saffron shawl follows. On the left, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms pressed together in greeting. On the right, a drummer in white plays a large drum. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the central figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garland and ceremonial attendants.2008-12-24 +1 copiesA procession inside a covered pavilion decorated with red, orange and white ribbons and colourful striped pillars with bird motifs. In the foreground, a stepped structure of white bricks is laid out on the floor with brass vessels and offerings in front. A man in an orange shawl over white clothes walks at the front holding a garland, with men and women in white dhotis and saris and orange scarves following behind. A bearded man in a white shirt holds a camera, and a silver kalasha-style vessel is carried nearby. A trident is visible among the procession, and a framed portrait of a deity is carried on a palanquin at the left. Several people line the aisle on the right.2007-01-01Outdoor ritual procession under a tin-roofed pavilion decorated with orange triangular pennants, green garland swags and banana-leaf pillars. In the centre, a figure with long hair and a long unbound tresses wears an orange saffron robe, a white flower garland and a gold waist-length necklace, carrying a small hand drum; behind him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls carry brass and gold deity murti or kalasha-like vessels on their heads. Two white brick square fire pits or homa platforms lie on the ground, surrounded by rows of brass plates with offerings. Devotees in white and cream sarees and white dhotis stand around, and a brass aarti or puja tray rests at the lower right. Two figures in orange and white dress carry offerings, and other devotees watch from the sides.2007-01-01Outdoor temple procession in a festival setting under a open pavilion with purple and orange pennant flags strung overhead. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a large white and red flower garland, walking barefoot on sandy ground. Behind him people in white dhotis and saris, several with orange shawls, carry trays and offerings. A tall decorated parasol with red fringe and multicolored umbrellas stand to the right. In the foreground are rows of small oil lamps on the ground, a row of white ritual blocks, a silver bowl, and a table holding fruit, flowers and a metal plate. Devotees with folded hands line the procession.2006-12-29Outdoor temple ceremony under a tented pavilion strung with orange triangular flags and leafy garlands. In the centre, a woman with long dark hair wears an orange sari with gold border and a white flower garland, holding a brass oil lamp and gesturing with her hands over a white brick-lined square fire pit or altar. Around her, men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with folded hands and raised brass vessels, while a few women in orange and yellow saris watch. A silver ceremonial bowl sits in the foreground beside brass lamps, flowers and ritual items on a red cloth. A camera operator films on the left. Roughly fifteen people are visible, a homa or puja-style offering in progress.2007-01-01A covered pavilion decorated with orange and white paper streamers, colourful pillars and garlands, with a long procession aisle lined with white stepped brick platforms and brass plates of offerings. A small ornate golden canopy stands at the far end holding a framed portrait of a figure in saffron. Devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls line the path; a central figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland stands at the front, and an attendant in white with an orange shawl stands nearby. Metal vessels, lamps and flower-decorated altars fill the left side. A cameraman films the scene at right.2007-01-01A photograph of a ceremony under a covered pavilion decorated with orange streamers and colourful painted pillars. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment with gold border and a white flower garland, raising a brass vessel overhead. Around them, men in white dhotis and orange shawls hold up ritual vessels and make gestures, and a man in white with hands joined stands nearby. Behind, a man in white plays a drum, and a framed portrait of a woman in orange is displayed on a garlanded stand. In the foreground, white stacked bricks form a tiered structure beside brass vessels and flowers, and a photographer in white and a cameraman are at the edge. a person: the central figure with long swept-back hair, saffron garment and garland matches the description, but identity is uncertain from appearance.2007-01-01A photograph inside a covered temple hall during a ritual procession. In the centre, a line of people in white dhotis and kurtas walks past a white brick-like stepped platform strewn with flower petals. Several men wearing orange-red shawls and white clothing carry silver vessels and pots. Behind them, a row of people in white and orange clothing stands, some holding ritual items. Along the right wall hang orange and red ribbons and festoons. On the left stand ornate silver and decorated structures, garlanded with flowers, a silver bowl on a table, brass lamps and a silver vessel on a red cloth. Bare electric bulbs hang from the ceiling.2007-01-01A photograph of a temple-style pavilion with a dark ceiling and fluorescent light. In the centre, a man in an orange sannyasi robe wears a long red-and-white flower garland with a smaller garland of yellow flowers, and looks upward. Behind him an orange-and-red ceremonial umbrella is held overhead. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with lanyards and a bronze vessel is carried by a man in white and yellow. A young boy in blue stands at left. Overhead, garlands of marigolds and bunches of coconuts and bananas decorate the pavilion. a person is shown in orange robes with a red-and-white garland, and the caption places him at a holy dip event. Around twelve people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple ritual under a canopy strung with orange and white pennant flags and green leaf garlands. At the centre, a figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-and-gold shawl and a white flower garland with a red-tasselled necklace, stands behind a white brick-and-cement square pit used for a yagna. Around them, men and women in white dhotis and orange shawls hold brass pots, lamps and vessels while standing in prayer with hands folded. To the left, a framed painted portrait sits on a gold-trimmed stand, and a silver vessel and brass pots are placed on red cloth in the foreground. A cameraman in white clothing films the scene.2007-01-01