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Inside a temple hall decorated with marigold garlands and a hanging ceremonial canopy, a woman in orange robes and an orange turban plays a small drum beside a dark stone shiva linga adorned with flower garlands and a silver face mask-like crown. Behind her, a man in an orange robe and black head covering stands with palms joined in namaste, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, while others in orange and white dhotis and orange turbans hold drums and stand in procession. A photographer in orange stands at right. The setting is a devotional ceremony in a Shiva temple hall.

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A procession inside a hall at a Shiva temple event. In the centre, a man with palms pressed together in namaste wears a tall black turban, a large gold ornate necklace, a flower garland and a brown-red dhoti-style cloth. Beside him, a man in white ritual clothing carries a staff. Several drummers and attendants in orange-red headwear and orange-red cloths walk alongside, one playing a drum. At left, a dark stone deity murti adorned with yellow and white flower garlands and silver ornaments is carried in procession, with an attendant holding a garland. Overhead is a striped canopy, and behind are framed pictures and marigold garlands on the wall, with a palanquin-like shrine at the back.2018-04-14A procession of devotees in orange and saffron garments walks along a red and white striped mat inside a decorated hall. In front, a bearded man in a brown robe and a long white and pink flower garland, with gold and rudraksha necklaces and a dark cap, holds his hands in anjali. Beside him a man in white dhoti and shawl with white beads carries a tall staff. Behind them, a figure in orange holds a silver-decorated peetha with flowers, and others play small cymbals and a drum. Figures wear orange turbans, rudraksha malas and vibhuti. A large banner of a crowd hangs behind. Photograph of a ritual procession.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14Crowded temple hall during a ceremony at a Shiva temple. In the foreground a large black stone Shiva lingam, decorated with white silver-look ornaments, marigold and red flower garlands, and an orange cloth, sits on a red-and-brown striped mat. A man in a brown dhoti and white-pink garland stands at the center, flanked by men and women in orange robes and rudraksha malas, some playing drums. A man on the right in white dhoti and shawl holds a long staff. Behind them a colourful striped parasol is raised, and many devotees in white and orange stand along the walls. Overhead hang garlands and a framed portrait on the back wall.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14A central man in a long brown-maroon garment wears a thick gold necklace and a large white-and-pink flower garland, walking down a red-and-yellow runner in a temple hall. Around him, drummers and attendants in saffron-orange turbans and wraps play hand drums, and some hold their palms together in greeting. An ornate umbrella with red, yellow and blue fringe is held overhead. Marigold garlands drape the golden shrine behind, and framed pictures hang on the walls. Rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces are worn by several young attendants. The setting is a temple procession with drums and garlands.2018-04-14A procession moves through a decorated hall with a golden-trimmed interior and red-draped alcoves. At the centre, a man in saffron-orange dhoti and a tall orange turban walks under a large multicoloured ceremonial parasol, wearing a flower garland of white and yellow blossoms and standing as if carried in a procession. Around him, women in maroon and rust saris press their palms together, and young drummers in orange cloth and beaded necklaces play large drums. A man in white dhoti with a rudraksha-style necklace walks beside the group, while onlookers in white and pastel clothes watch from the sides. Gold garlands and banners hang along the walls.2018-12-22November 17 20172017-11-17January 01 20172017-01-01A procession inside a decorated temple hall with a golden-roofed ceiling and yellow and red decorative umbrellas overhead. In the centre, a man with long swept-back hair wears an orange-brown dhoti, a multi-coloured bead mala, a heavy ornate gold-toned necklace and a bead bracelet, with hands in anjali mudra. Beside him a man with a long trident-like staff stands in a striped blue and gold sari-style dress. Behind them several people in orange and red turbans and saffron wraps hold hands together in prayer, while a small boy in an orange wrap and rudraksha beads plays a drum. On the right a large black deity murti with a white cloth and marigold garland is worshipped, and a green-leaved banana plant stands in the background. a person is the central figure with long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklace and rudraksha mala, performing anjali mudra during the procession.2018-04-14May 31 20182018-05-31