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A photograph of a ceremonial aarti at an outdoor pavilion. Several men in saffron-orange dhotis and orange shawls with red borders stand in a row, each holding a tall brass multi-tiered oil lamp aloft with one hand while others gesture toward them. A man in the foreground on the left raises his lamp with his arm extended. Behind them, women in white and pastel saris sit on a red carpet, and a bell is visible in the middle of the line. Blue and white draped tent fabric and patterned banners frame the scene. A partially visible man in white with an orange scarf sits at the far left edge.

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Outdoor ceremony under a white canopy with blue and white draped banners. In the foreground, a row of devotees in saffron-orange robes with red borders raise brass aarti lamps with flames toward the stage, holding them high with outstretched arms. Several women in orange and red saris sit on a red carpet behind them, with a white-draped altar table and a multicoloured floral-patterned pole at right. Behind the front row, other seated devotees and a man in a white shirt watch. The scene shows an aarti offering in progress.2008-01-01Outdoor ritual at an open tented pavilion with blue and white draped walls and decorative striped pillars. Several young men and women in saffron-orange robes stand in a row holding brass aarti lamps and ceremonial fans, offering worship. Devotees in white and orange sit on a red-carpeted floor behind them. A deity murti is visible on the right, and a red-cushioned seat stands on the left. Watermarked-style archive photo of a puja at a festival gathering.2008-01-01Four young men in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with maroon borders stand barefoot on a red carpet under a blue and white tent, raising lit oil lamps and brass vessels overhead in an aarti-style offering. Behind them, a decorated pillar with red, blue and yellow patterns rises, and seated devotees in white, orange and red clothing watch from the sides. A red throne-like chair appears at the left edge.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01Outdoor ritual photograph under a white tent with blue draped borders and colourful striped pillars. Four young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with gold beaded garlands raise arms high, some holding small bells and a ceremonial lamp, during a puja. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothes watch and fold hands, and an altar with red cloth and offerings is visible at left. Brass lamp stands and a golden-accented seat appear at right.2008-01-01Outdoor festival scene under a white tent with colourful striped decorative pillars and a blue-and-white banner behind. Several men in saffron-orange robes and long rudraksha and gold-bead necklaces stand in a row, raising arms and holding brass ritual implements, one holding a bell-like object overhead. Seated figures in orange and white clothing sit on a red carpet at left, and a red-draped altar with flower garlands and offerings is visible. Spectators in white kurtas and shirts sit in chairs at right, and a shaved-headed attendant in white stands behind the row. The rows of saffron-clad men are performing a ritual.2008-01-01Photograph of a row of saffron-robed sannyasis standing on a red carpet under a white marquee, raising silver ritual lamps and bells in worship. Each wears a saffron dhoti and shawl with red borders and a gold bead necklace. The foremost two hold small handbells, and the others lift ornate brass lamps overhead. Seated guests in the background watch from chairs, and a few white-clad attendants kneel near brass lamps on the carpet. Decorative painted pillars and a blue-and-white banner frame the scene.2008-01-01Outdoor temple-style event under a white canopy with red and blue draping. Four young men in saffron-orange robes with red borders and gold bead garlands stand in a row; the foremost shows long dark hair and a gold-tasselled garland, the others hold silver handbells and small cymbals. A seated man in saffron robes sits cross-legged on a red carpet at left, eyes closed. Behind them, a decorated red and gold altar, flower garlands, and white-clad devotees. Persons visible include several in the background.2008-01-01Outdoor pavilion event under a white tented canopy with red carpet. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand in a line raising brass aarti or puja lamps overhead. Seated devotees in orange and white line the carpeted aisle and a row of ornate red-cushioned seats at left. Decorative blue and white drapery with orange and blue striped pillars frames the backdrop, and brass elephant figures and kalasha-style vessels sit on a red-draped platform at right.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01