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Outdoor ritual gathering under a white tarpaulin canopy at a temple courtyard. Many devotees in saffron-orange cloths and some in white dhotis sit on colourful striped mats in rows, facing a standing woman in a white sari holding a paper, who appears to be reciting. Behind her, golden deity murtis of goddess figures stand in ornate gold arches, with a small shrine and palm trees in the background. Some men in white dhotis stand at the right. Several devotees wear rudraksha malas. Red and white banners hang on a pole at the left.

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September 27 20172017-09-27A large outdoor pandal under a white canopy shows a seated crowd of devotees facing a stage with decorated deity murtis, including goddess figures in gold-trimmed alcoves and a central shrine with a kalasha-like structure. Many men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls sit on striped mats, some wearing white headwear and rudraksha malas. Some devotees wear white dhotis, and a woman in a yellow blouse and white sari sits at left. A cameraman on a tripod films from the right, while people stand in the background near a white vehicle and palm trees.2017-09-27October 03 20142014-10-03October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor evening ritual at a temple courtyard with a large deity murti decorated with yellow and white flowers and garlands on a raised platform at the right. Dozens of saffron-robed and maroon-robed young students sit cross-legged on paving stones facing a low wooden altar and a fire pit with oil lamps. At the altar, several people in red garlands and white dhotis perform puja, one wearing a pink turban. Behind them, a wooden seat with orange cushions stands empty beside a lit shrine with a lamp, and strings of flags and marigold garlands hang overhead. Students in maroon with gold-trimmed shawls sit in the foreground, many with shaved heads.2014-10-03October 03 20142014-10-03October 02 20142014-10-02A large outdoor puja under a open canopy in front of a decorated altar with a raised stone platform. Behind the altar stands a large deity murti garlanded with marigold and flower garlands, with pink and red drapery around it. Rows of children and young people in orange and saffron clothes sit cross-legged on mats on the paved ground, facing the altar. On the platform, a man in red-brown robes bends over offerings and brass vessels, while a figure in red stands near a raised seat draped with a red cloth. Banana plants, a kalasha-style pot and trays of fruit and flowers surround the ritual area. Several adults in white and orange robes stand at the side near a chair. Strong afternoon light and trees fill the background.2014-10-02Outdoor temple-courtyard ritual before a large decorated deity murti of a goddess with many arms and an elaborate silver-white halo-like backdrop, adorned with marigold garlands. In front, a pot-shaped brass puja stand with a figure stands on a white and red striped platform. A man in a white dhoti stands at right playing a small hand drum beside the murti. At left, a seated figure in an orange chair wears orange cloth and a beaded necklace with a crown-like headpiece; he appears to be a presiding teacher, though identity is uncertain. Rows of young children in saffron-orange cloth sit on the tiled floor facing the altar, and women in orange sarees with flower-decorated hair sit at right. Bunting, a tent canopy and trees surround the courtyard.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02