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A photograph of an outdoor ritual stage in front of a decorated deity display with large white floral backdrop, a painted goddess figure with multiple arms, a lion mount, and small figures in ornate costume. A seated man in an orange robe with orange-beaded necklaces sits on a red and gold throne at right, with several saffron-robed attendants standing behind him. In the foreground, a priest in white dhoti sits on the floor performing puja at a white platform covered with brass plates of offerings, coins, red powder, flowers and sweets, with an oil lamp at left. Two more white-clad priests assist nearby, and a few seated devotees, including girls in yellow, watch from the front edge. Green leaf garlands and colourful tassels hang overhead.

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October 15 20102010-10-15Outdoor ceremonial stage with a large decorated deity display behind, including a goddess murti with multiple arms and a lion mount, framed by white floral and sequined arches. Priests in white dhotis and shawls sit on a raised orange-draped platform before a white stone yagna altar and many offering plates of fruit, grains, sweets and flowers. A man in a white robe pours or offers at the altar. On the right, a figure in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-toned necklace sits on a red and gold throne, with saffron-clad sannyasis standing nearby. Hanging green leaves, banana-leaf decorations, and multicoloured tassels hang overhead. Several children and seated devotees watch from the front. A Kannada-language banner is visible in the background.2010-10-15Outdoor ritual scene at an ashram-style courtyard under a tented canopy. A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears orange clothing, a saffron shawl and a long orange garland, with long hair swept back; the appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference (probable), though not certain. Nearby, a shaved-headed priest in white sits behind a white altar, with another priest in white at the left, and orange-robed monks stand at the right. A decorated deity murti with a large white and blue frame, floral garlands and a red-and-white umbrella stands at left, and oil lamps and offering plates of fruit, sweets and flowers are arranged on the orange-draped altar. Devotees, including children, sit in the foreground. Bunting of green leaves and colourful tassels hangs overhead, and a red signboard with Kannada text stands behind.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15Outdoor ritual puja on a raised platform under a canopy, with a large decorated deity murti in the background garlanded with white flowers and a pink-faced Ganesha figure at left. A man in white ritual dress with a shaved head performs puja before a fire-lamp and offering plates of sweets, fruit and red items. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate red and gold throne at right, with orange-robed attendants standing nearby and devotees, including children, seated in front. Ceremonial bunting and mango-leaf garlands decorate the setting.2010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15October 15 20102010-10-15Night-time ritual pooja in an outdoor pandal decorated with orange and white floral arrangements and hanging leaf garlands. At center, priests in white dhotis with bare upper bodies and white tilak markings perform rites at a white stone altar holding a metal lamp and offering vessels. Behind them stands a large ornate deity murti with multiple arms and red garments, flanked by white floral-decorated figures. On the right, a figure in orange robes and a gold necklace sits on a red and gold throne, with another orange-robed sannyasi seated beside him. Brass trays of flowers, grains, and coconut-like offerings lie on white cloth in front.2010-10-15 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15Outdoor temple-style ritual stage with a large decorated deity murti at centre, including an elephant-headed Ganesha figure to the left and a goddess figure with a lion beside her, adorned with white flower garlands and a tall white arch. Priests in white dhotis sit before a raised platter of offerings, fruit, flowers and oil lamps. A seated figure in a red-and-orange garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne to the right, facing the assembled crowd. Devotees in white, yellow sashes and saffron sit on the ground in rows, with many women in white and yellow saris. Banana-leaf and tasselled festoons hang overhead beneath a white umbrella canopy, and a banner with Kannada-style text and a portrait sits at right.2010-10-15A night puja at a temple-like hall decorated with orange cloth, leaf garlands, paper lanterns and fringed umbrellas. At centre stands a large white-framed goddess murti with many arms, a lion mount beneath her. In front, a white altar holds a small fire and oil lamps. A priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace kneels and tends the fire while another priest in white stands behind him. A seated elderly man in saffron-orange robes with a turban and white beard sits in a cushioned chair at right, hands folded in reverence, next to an attendant in orange. Several young girls in red and gold dresses sit near the altar and small children in white shirts and dark clothing watch from the foreground. Visible printed banner text on the right wall.2010-10-16 +1 copies